Brown's international swap 'not an issue' - McWilliams Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams is looking forward to seeing England convert Jo Brown in action against Japan this Saturday and insists her switch of … Rugby • 25 Aug 22
Three changes for Ireland as Brown makes debut v Japan Former England international Jo Brown is set to make her Ireland debut in Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo. Rugby • 25 Aug 22
'They're the future of Irish rugby' - McWilliams Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says his youthful back line showed they can be "the future of Irish rugby", after his side produced an emphatic … Rugby • 20 Aug 22
Debutants shine for Ireland in nine-try win v Japan Ireland came from 15-0 down early on to score nine tries in an emphatic 57-22 win against Japan in their first Test in Shizuoka. Rugby • 20 Aug 22
Japan 22-57 Ireland, first Test - Recap Look back on how Ireland came from 15-0 down to hammer Japan in their first Test in Shizuoka Rugby • 20 Aug 22
Japan v Ireland, first Test - All You Need To Know Kickoff time, coverage details, team news and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland's first tour match against Japan. Rugby • 26 Aug 22
New era - Fryday ready for Ireland's 'fresh start' Ireland's tour of Japan marks a "fresh start" for the Irish women's rugby team, according to captain Nichola Fryday. Rugby • 19 Aug 22
'Perfect opportunity' - McWilliams happy to experiment It's still early days for Greg McWilliams, but whether it's by circumstance or design, it's clear his selection policy is open minded. Rugby • 19 Aug 22
Doyle passing on experience after coming 'full circle' Ireland wing Aoife Doyle says it's important for Ireland's experienced players to take on extra responsibility, with four debutants named in the team for Saturday's … Rugby • 18 Aug 22
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 • 18 Aug 22
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 • 18 Aug 22
'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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
'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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
Player development more important than result v England Ireland face a daunting task against England but small goals are achievable. Rugby • 24 Apr 22
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 22
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 22
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 22
