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Enya Breen

The latest of the Cork contingent in the squad, Enya Breen started her rugby with Carrigaline before a move to Bantry Bay.

profiles • 15 Aug

22 March 2025; Enya Breen of Ireland before the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Breen: Eight-year wait makes World Cup special

Enya Breen was there at one of the lowest points in Irish rugby and that makes the upcoming World Cup all the more special for the Cork woman.

Rugby • 26 Jul

Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Ruth Campbell celebrate Ireland's fourth try against the USA

Bemand: Ireland want to thrive, not just survive

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and captain Enya Breen react to Friday's 26-14 WXV win against the USA in Vancouver.

Rugby • 12 Oct 24

Ireland's players celebrate their try in the 21-8 defeat to Canada

WXV has made Ireland 'respected again as a team'

Ireland's performances at the WXV have made other nations stand up and take notice, according to stand-in captain Enya Breen.

Rugby • 10 Oct 24

Enya Breen returned from injury to play in four of Ireland's five Six Nations games

Breen: Ireland ready to take a step up in class

Ireland centre Enya Breen believes Ireland are ready for whatever comes their way, as they prepare for Saturday's Test with Australia, and the step in class at this month's WXV in Canada.

Rugby • 12 Sep 24

Breen: Ireland ready to take a step up in class

Ireland centre Enya Breen believes Ireland are ready for whatever comes their way, as they prepare for Saturday's Test with Australia, and the step in class at this month's WXV in Canada.

Rugby • 11 Sep 24

Enya Breen missed the win over Connacht through injury

Munster's Breen set to be fit for Interprovincial final

Munster have been given a boost ahead of Saturday's Vodafone Women's Interprovincial final against Leinster on Saturday, with centre Enya Breen expected to be fit for the trip to Belfast.

Rugby • 28 Aug 24

Enya Breen (12) is mobbed by her team-mates after scoring the winning try and conversion against Scotland two years ago

Scotland in Belfast brings back fond memories for Breen

In the last few campaigns when Ireland's women's team had to endure far more bad days than good, Enya Breen's scene-stealing moment in Belfast two years ago was a rare moment to savour.

Rugby • 27 Apr 24

Enya Breen started in the centre against Wales

Ireland back Enya Breen to miss rest of Six Nations

Ireland back Enya Breen has been ruled out of the rest of the TikTok Women's Six Nations with a knee injury.

Rugby • 29 Mar 23

Munster are in pole position to retain their title after last week's win against Leinster

Breen remains a doubt for Munster ahead of decider

Munster could be without Ireland international Enya Breen once again for this Saturday's Vodafone Interprovincial Series finale against Connacht at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 17 Jan 23

Naoupu won 48 caps for Ireland in her Test career

'Her contribution to Irish rugby can't be overstated'

Ireland internationals Enya Breen and Katie O'Dwyer have both paid tribute to their former teammate Sene Naoupu, who announced her retirement from Test rugby yesterday.

Rugby • 16 Aug 22

Enya Breen charges over for the match-winning try

'Inspirational' fight got Ireland through - McWilliams

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says the dramatic nature of their Six Nations win against Scotland could prove to be an important one for their development.

Rugby • 30 Apr 22

Breen will win her 12th cap if selected against England

Breen: Ireland can't be overawed by English challenge

Ireland have to embrace the challenge of this week's TikTok Women's Six Nations trip to face runaway leaders England in Leicester on Sunday, according to centre Enya Breen.

Rugby • 21 Apr 22

Ireland players react to the defeat to Wales in UCD

Griggs: Players devastated, but lessons to be learned

As difficult as it must have been, Ireland Women's head coach Adam Griggs tried to focus on the positives from a dramatic 15-13 defeat at the hands of Wales at the UCD Bowl.

Rugby • 11 Nov 19

Enya Breen

Enya Breen

Breen: Eight-year wait makes World Cup special

Bemand: Ireland want to thrive, not just survive

WXV has made Ireland 'respected again as a team'

Breen: Ireland ready to take a step up in class

Breen: Ireland ready to take a step up in class

Munster's Breen set to be fit for Interprovincial final

Scotland in Belfast brings back fond memories for Breen

Ireland back Enya Breen to miss rest of Six Nations

Breen remains a doubt for Munster ahead of decider

'Her contribution to Irish rugby can't be overstated'

'Inspirational' fight got Ireland through - McWilliams

Breen: Ireland can't be overawed by English challenge

Griggs: Players devastated, but lessons to be learned

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