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Outgoing head coach Greg McWilliams lasted just 12 games in charge

'Time for a new voice' - Potts on McWilliams departure

The IRFU hope to be able to announce a new head coach for the women's national team in a couple of months and stressed that former head coach Greg McWilliams' departure was a mutual decision.

Rugby • 11 May 23

McWilliams won three of his 12 games in charge

IRFU confirms departure of women's coach McWilliams

The IRFU has confirmed the departure of women's head coach Greg McWilliams after less than 18 months in charge.

Rugby • 05 May 23

Ireland finished bottom of this year's Six Nations after five defeats from five

Irish problems run far deeper than a change of coach

With Ireland set to change head coach after finishing bottom of the Women's Six Nations, Neil Treacy writes that the IRFU's problems run far deeper than who is holding the whistle.

Rugby • 03 May 23

Greg McWilliams has reportedly resigned as Ireland women's head coach

IRFU 'in discussions' with McWilliams over departure

The IRFU say they are "in discussions" with women's head coach Greg McWilliams regarding his future, but have not clarified reports that he is stepping down with immediate effect.

Rugby • 02 May 23

Ireland beat Scotland last season in Belfast

McWilliams: Ireland must be 'clinical' against Scotland

Greg McWilliams has stressed the importance of Ireland being "clinical" against Scotland in the final Women's Six Nations fixture if they are to win and avoid a wooden spoon finish.

Rugby • 27 Apr 23

Ireland need a bonus-point win against Scotland to stand any chance of avoiding the wooden spoon

Fryday: We'll come out fighting against Scotland

Following a disappointing TikTok Six Nations campaign, Ireland go into their final game against Scotland knowing that only a bonus-point will give them a chance of avoiding the wooden spoon.

Rugby • 24 Apr 23

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams with Deirbhile Nic a Bháird after the final whistle at Musgrave Park

McWilliams hails Ireland attitude in defeat

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams praised the attitude of his side, but admits there are still big improvements to be made, after their 48-0 TikTok Six Nations defeat to England.

Rugby • 22 Apr 23

Greg McWilliams said he believes his side can beat England

Safety concerns valid for Ireland v England - Jackman

Bernard Jackman says safety concerns ahead of Ireland's Women's Six Nations clash with England are valid as the two sides are at the opposite ends of their development.

Rugby • 21 Apr 23

Ireland lost 69-0 to England last season

McWilliams: Aim is to make fans 'proud' against England

Greg McWilliams says Ireland are capable of producing a performance against England that will make the supporters "proud".

Rugby • 20 Apr 23

'This group is growing' - McWilliams staying positive

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says his side have to match their execution to their effort, after they fell to a third successive defeat in the TikTok Six Nations.

Rugby • 15 Apr 23

Ireland are looking to avoid a third defeat in a row

Constant negativity 'tough' on Ireland, says McWilliams

Greg McWilliams admits that dealing with all the negativity surrounding his young Ireland team is "tough".

Rugby • 14 Apr 23

Greg McWilliams' side take on Italy on Saturday

McWilliams rejects accusation that IRFU is sexist

Ireland Women head coach Greg McWilliams says he doesn't believe the Irish Rugby Football Union is a sexist organisation and has dismissed an article that appeared this morning as containing "historical" issues.

Rugby • 13 Apr 23

Méabh Deely was yellow-carded for this challenge on Cyrielle Banet

Sevens Six Nations call-ups not in McWilliams' thinking

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says he isn't considering drafting in any of the sevens squad for their remaining Women's Six Nations games despite the record nature of their defeat to France.

Rugby • 03 Apr 23

Ireland never got to grips with France's powerful running

McWilliams urges Irish fans to stick with team

Greg McWilliams says Ireland are improving and has urged fans to keep supporting the team in the wake of a record loss to France.

Rugby • 01 Apr 23

Ireland are looking for a first win over France since 2017

Cap numbers game not a concern, insists McWilliams

The Ireland backs that line out in Cork on Saturday will have an average of less than five caps each but Greg McWilliams insists he has no worries about the disparity with an experienced French backline.

Rugby • 31 Mar 23

France were 40-5 winners against Ireland when they met in 2022

Six Nations: Ireland v France - All you need to know

Team news, TV and radio details, and everything else you need to know as Ireland take on France in Round 2 of the Women's Six Nations

Rugby • 31 Mar 23

Ireland last played in their summer Test series against Japan

Preview: Fast Irish start vital for top half chances

Neil Treacy previews the opening round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations between Wales and Ireland in Cardiff.

Rugby • 25 Mar 23

McGrath is included for a debut after impressing for the Combined Provinces

Uncapped McGrath set for Ireland debut against Wales

Ulster prop Sadhbh McGrath will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.

Rugby • 23 Mar 23

Second row Nichola Fryday will once again captain Ireland for the TikTok Women's Six Nations

Eight uncapped players in Women's Six Nations squad

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players in his squad for the TikTok Women's Six Nations, but will have to make do without his Sevens stars for the opening rounds of the championship at the very least.

Rugby • 02 Mar 23

Ireland prop Linda Djougang is promoted to the starting line-up

Ireland trio start for Combined Provinces XV

Ireland internationals Leah Tarpey, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Linda Djougang will start for the Combined Provinces XV against Scotland's Thistles at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm).

Rugby • 03 Feb 23

Coach McWilliams has welcomed the new competition as a chance

Extended squad named for inaugural Celtic Challenge

Ireland women's head coach Greg McWilliams has named a panel of 42 players that will compete in the Celtic Challenge competition against their counterparts from Scotland and Wales.

Rugby • 23 Jan 23

Greg McWilliams will help coach the Combined Provinces XV

IRFU announce women's Combined Provinces XV competition

The IRFU have announced that, in partnership with the WRU and the SRU, they have created a pilot Celtic Challenge competition as preparation for the 2023 TikTok Six Nations Championships.

Rugby • 21 Dec 22

Grace Moore of Ireland is tackled by Mana Furata and Shione Nakayama of Japan

'We'll learn from today' - McWilliams staying positive

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says the positives of their summer tour to Japan far outweigh the negatives, despite falling to a 29-10 defeat in Saturday's second Test in Tokyo.

Rugby • 27 Aug 22

Ireland were 57-22 winners in last week's first Test

Japan v Ireland, second Test - All You Need To Know

Kick-off time, coverage details, team news and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland's second Test with Japan in Tokyo

Rugby • 26 Aug 22

Fryday will win her 29th cap on Saturday

'It's next level' - Japan tour a taste full-time life

Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says their tour of Japan has given the wider squad an ideal window into what life is like as a professional athlete.

Rugby • 26 Aug 22