New out-half O'Brien has 'a poise that I can't explain' Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says there is "no pressure" on 18-year-old Dannah O'Brien, after handing the out-half a debut for Saturday's first tour match … Rugby • 39 mins
Four debuts in Ireland team to face Japan Méabh Deely, Natasja Behan, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O'Brien have all been handed debuts by Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams for Saturday's first Test against … Rugby • 3 hrs
'You just hope you get the chance' - O'Connor It speaks to the nature of the Ireland squad currently in Japan, that even with just 12 caps in Test rugby, Hannah O'Connor can count … Rugby • 17 Aug
Fryday holds judgement on transgender issue Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says she will reserve judgement on the IRFU's new policy on transgender women until she has looked further into the subject. Rugby • 11 Aug
McWilliams brings in fresh faces for Japan series Greg McWilliams has named eight uncapped players in his Ireland squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Japan. Rugby • 20 Jul
Ireland heading to Japan for two-Test summer series Ireland will travel to Japan this summer for a two-Test series in Shizuoka and Tokyo. Rugby • 18 Jun
Fitting finale for Ireland to push on to next level Greg McWilliams hopes that Saturday night's dramatic win over Scotland can be a turning point for his Ireland side. Rugby • 04 May
'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 … Rugby • 30 Apr
TikTok Women's 6 Nations: Ireland 15-14 Scotland recap Enya Breen was the hero as Ireland staged a late comeback to beat Scotland 15-14 in Belfast Rugby • 04 May
Fryday delighted with 'bittersweet' win over Scots Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says her side always believed they could get the job done against Scotland Rugby • 04 May
Irwin to make Ireland bow as Monaghan returns Vicky Irwin will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Scotland, while Sam Monaghan returns from injury. Rugby • 28 Apr
McWilliams: First-half positives can be built on Greg McWilliams admitted that he always expected Ireland to lose heavily against England but wants his side to focus on the positives. Rugby • 28 Apr
Player development more important than result v England Ireland face a daunting task against England but small goals are achievable. Rugby • 24 Apr
Unions must put resources together to build Six Nations Ireland can expect a massive crowd when they face England in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday at Welford Road and Greg McWilliams wants the … Rugby • 22 Apr
Naoupu, Considine recalled, Scuffil-McCabe to make bow Molly Scuffil-McCabe will make her Ireland debut on Sunday against England, while Niamh Byrne is set to earn her first cap off the bench. Rugby • 22 Apr
Doyle details Irish challenges as gap to England grows Women's rugby, and Ireland's status in women's rugby, has changed quite a bit since Aoife Doyle won the first of her eight caps. Rugby • 22 Apr
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 … Rugby • 21 Apr
Ireland looking inwards ahead of daunting England trip Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says he and his players will be focusing entirely on themselves ahead of their daunting TikTok Women's Six Nations visit … Rugby • 19 Apr
England game would benefit Parsons - Hayes Beibhinn Parsons would benefit from staying with the Ireland team for the upcoming Six Nations match against England, according to two-time championship winner Fiona Hayes. Rugby • 14 Apr
More to come from Ireland after Italy win - McWilliams Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says there is still more to come from his side after they claimed their first win of the TikTik Women's … Rugby • 11 Apr
Ireland off the mark after bonus-point win v Italy It was labelled a 'must win' game, and Ireland did so in impressive fashion, scoring five tries in a 29-8 bonus-point win against Italy in … Rugby • 11 Apr
'It's very important to get that win' - McWilliams Previously reluctant to set goals for his Ireland team, Greg McWilliams makes no bones about targetting a win against Italy on Sunday. Rugby • 08 Apr
Parsons back as Ireland make six changes for Italy Beibhinn Parsons is back in the Ireland team as one of six changes for their Women's Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday. Rugby • 08 Apr
McWilliams left to rue self-inflicted wounds Greg McWilliams admitted that Ireland's error count was a major factor as his side fell to a 40-5 loss against France in the Women's Six … Rugby • 02 Apr
Cronin highlights the Briggs influence in out-half swap Nicole Cronin is the latest tenant in the Ireland number 10 jersey, having only switched from scrum-half to out-half eight months ago, as Neil Treacy … Rugby • 02 Apr
