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Dorothy Wall suffered an achilles injury in Saturday's defeat to Scotland

Ireland confirm Wall will miss Rugby World Cup

Ireland's Rugby World Cup preparations have taken another major blow with confirmation that versatile forward Dorothy Wall has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Rugby • 30 Apr

Ireland can beat England, insists Bemand

If Scott Bemand wants a yardstick for how much this Ireland team have changed in the last 12 months, Saturday in Cork should provide it for him.

Rugby • 10 Apr

From left, Eve Higgins, Niamh O'Dowd and Fiona Tuite celebrate after the famous win

Wafer and Wall: Beating Black Ferns a dream come true

Ireland flanker Aoife Wafer realised a dream in Vancouver overnight, as her two tries helped Ireland to a stunning victory over New Zealand in their WXV1 opener.

Rugby • 30 Sep 24

Dorothy Wall adds to Irish contingent at Sandy Park

Wall to depart Munster for Exeter Chiefs

Munster have confirmed that women's captain Dorothy Wall will leave the province to join Exeter Chiefs.

Rugby • 12 Jul 24

Wall starts in the second row alongside Sam Monaghan

Ireland 'taking lumps out of each other' in training

Dorothy Wall believes there's no comparison between this Ireland team and the one which fell to a heavy defeat to Wales in last year's Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 12 Apr 24

Dorothy Wall has played 23 times for Ireland

Wall: 'We needed to remember what it felt like to win'

Dorothy Wall says Ireland won't be in the Six Nations simply to make up the numbers, with Scott Bemand's side targeting a top-three finish in 2024.

Rugby • 19 Mar 24

Dorothy Wall will captain Munster in this Saturday's Interprovincial Championship opener against Ulster

Wall looking forward to working with 'exciting' Bemand

Dorothy Wall says she's eager to pick the brains of Scott Bemand, when the new Ireland women's head coach takes up his role this month.

Rugby • 12 Aug 23

Dorothy Wall trained fully on Tuesday morning

Wall and Djougang on track to be fit for Scotland trip

Ireland are confident that Dorothy Wall and Linda Djougang will both be passed fit for Saturday's must-win TikTok Women's Six Nations finale with Scotland in Edinburgh.

Rugby • 25 Apr 23

Dorothy Wall won her 19th cap in Saturday's defeat to Italy

Talk of record defeat to England is 'insulting' - Wall

Ireland flanker Dorothy Wall has hit back against the "insulting" nature of the coverage of their upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork.

Rugby • 19 Apr 23

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams (left) and senior coach John McKee (right)

Review of Wales defeat was 'pretty blunt' - John McKee

Senior coach John McKee says he's expecting a much improved performance from Ireland this Saturday, when they resume their TikTok Women's Six Nations against France at Musgrave Park.

Rugby • 28 Mar 23

Robbie Henshaw and Dorothy Wall won the men's and women's senior awards

Henshaw and Wall the big winners at RPI awards

Robbie Henshaw and Dorothy Wall claimed the major honours at this year's Zurich Irish Rugby Players Awards.

Rugby • 03 Dec 21

Beibhinn Parsons, left, and Dorothy Wall are regulars for the Ireland XVs

Parsons and Wall included in Ireland Sevens squad

Ireland XVs internationals Béibhinn Parsons and Dorothy Wall have been included in the Irish Sevens squad for the 2021-22 season.

Rugby • 10 Aug 21

Dorothy Wall: "The support's been huge."

Dorothy Wall on controlling nerves and shooting for top

Dorothy Wall is one of those sportspeople who played everything growing up. In a breakthrough spring, she's been able to tie together all the strings to her bow.

Rugby • 28 Apr 21

Dorothy Wall during the win over Wales in February

Experienced allies make Wall feel 'safe' in back three

Dorothy Wall says back three colleagues Claire Molloy and captain Ciara Griffin give her a sense of security ahead of her first start for Ireland in the Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 23 Oct 20

Eimear Considine had been named to start this morning

Changes to Ireland team after 'inconclusive' test

Adam Griggs has been forced into two changes to the Ireland team named this morning to face Italy in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash despite 'inconclusive' tests on one squad member later returning negative.