Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Free hit territory for Ireland against the Black Ferns?

Damien O'Meara is joined by Hannah O'Connor and Neil Treacy to reflect back on Ireland's victory over Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup and how Scott Bemand's side will approach the final pool game against New Zealand with quarter-final passage already assured.

Rugby • 03 Sep

Leinster captain O'Connor calls time on career

Leinster captain Hannah O'Connor has retired after the province sealed a fourth Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship title.

Rugby • 01 Sep 24

Sam Monaghan in action for Gloucester-Hartpury

Ireland hopeful that Monaghan will be fit to face Italy

Ireland are hopeful that Sam Monaghan will be fit for next weekend's Women's Six Nations match against Italy after missing out against France on Saturday due to concussion.

Rugby • 21 Mar 24

Leinster's Dannah O'Brien, Connacht's Meabh Deely, Munster's Maeve Óg O'Leary and Ulster's Mya Alcorn pictured ahead of the Interprovincial Series

New year and new standards as women's game grows

The Interprovincial Series gets under way this afternoon, marking a hugely busy few months for women's rugby.

Rugby • 07 Jan 23

O'Connor played all five games in Ireland's Six Nations campaign

'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 herself as one of the more experienced in the group.

Rugby • 17 Aug 22

Hannah O'Connor: 'I try to cover up the bruises, not scare them!'

'That sore feeling rolls into excitement' - O'Connor

Ireland number 8 Hannah O'Connor is burning the candle at both ends as the team aim to finish the Six Nations on a high.

Rugby • 29 Apr 22

Jess Breach did not return from her head injury assessment

Tackle technique always part of training - O'Connor

Ireland's tackling technique cost them dearly last week but it hasn't been a special focus of attention ahead of their final TikTok Women's Six Nations match against Scotland.

Rugby • 28 Apr 22

Griffin has been described as "selfless" by her Munster and Ireland teammate Aoife Doyle

Griffin retirement an 'extra motivation' for Ireland

The retirement of Ciara Griffin will bring "extra motivation" to Ireland in their end-of-year Test with Japan this Saturday, according to Hannah O'Connor and Aoife Doyle.

Rugby • 18 Nov 21

Hannah OConnor