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Dublin , Ireland - 10 August 2025; Ireland players celebrate with the trophy after their side's victory in match three of the Women's T20 International Series between Ireland and Pakistan at Castle Avenue Cricket Ground in Dublin. (Photo By Seb Daly/Sport

Ireland denied clean sweep by Pakistan in T20 series

Ireland were unable to complete a T20 series clean sweep after Muneeba Ali's unbeaten century helped Pakistan claim an eight-wicket victory in Dublin.

Cricket • 10 Aug

Carla Ward during a Republic of Ireland women training session at North Area Athletic Complex in Arvada, Colorado

USA v Republic of Ireland - All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland take on the USA in an international friendly in the early hours of Friday morning. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 26 Jun

Scott Bemand's side start their season against Australia on 14 September

Bemand confirms new Ireland Women coaching ticket

Ireland Women head coach Scott Bemand has confirmed Gareth Steenson, Hugh Hogan and Alex Codling as part of his new coaching team.

Rugby • 22 Aug 24

Gaby Lewis struck an unbeaten 119 to lead Ireland to first-ever win over Sri Lanka

Lewis century leads Ireland to first win over Sri Lanka

Gaby Lewis struck an unbeaten 119 from 75 balls as Ireland Women held on to beat Sri Lanka Women by 7 runs, and in the process register their first-ever win over the Asia Cup champions.

Cricket • 14 Aug 24

Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 21-27 Italy

All the action from the RDS, as it happened, where Italy recorded a first Guinness Women's Six Nations victory on Irish soil.

Rugby • 31 Mar 24

Declan Danaher was London Irish's longest-serving player of the professional era

Ireland Women name Danaher as new defence coach

The IRFU has appointment Declan Danaher as defence coach with the Ireland women's squad.

Rugby • 29 Jan 24

McCabe looks back with pride on year of firsts

As end-of-year retrospectives go, there aren't too many that will contain a list of firsts as long as Katie McCabe's.

Soccer • 18 Dec 23

Ten-try Ireland smash Colombia to record second WXV win

Ireland made it two wins in a row in the WXV3 with a 64-3 victory over Colombia in Dubai.

Rugby • 21 Oct 23

Kyra Carusa helped San Diego Wave to their first piece of silverware

Carusa helps San Diego Wave to maiden NWSL Shield

Ireland forward Kyra Carusa picked up silverware on Sunday, as part of the San Diego Wave side that won the team's first ever NWSL Shield.

Soccer • 16 Oct 23

Tyler Toland is back in the Irish squadIreland squad

Toland recalled to Ireland's first post-Pauw squad

Tyler Toland has been recalled to the Republic of Ireland squad, the first named since the departure of manager Vera Pauw.

Soccer • 15 Sep 23

Niamh Fahey appears to have suffered a recurrence of a calf injury

Fahey a doubt for upcoming Nations League games

Niamh Fahey is a doubt for Ireland's upcoming UEFA Nations League double-header, after picking up an injury playing for Liverpool on Wednesday.

Soccer • 13 Sep 23

Beibhinn Parsons will add to Ireland's firepower in the backline

Bemand names returning Parsons & Higgins in first squad

New Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand has included Beibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins in his first squad ahead of the inaugural WXV3 competition in Dubai.

Rugby • 30 Aug 23

Mary Waldron took 148 wickets for Ireland

Ireland's record cap-holder Waldron retires

Ireland's most-capped female cricketer Mary Waldron has announced her international retirement after a career that included 184 appearances and 148 dismissals.

Cricket • 28 Jul 23

Robyn O'Connor (c) and Beth Buttimer (r) are both back in the Ireland U18 squad

Ireland Women U18 squad for Six Nations festival named

The Ireland Women's squad for the upcoming U18 Women's Six Nations Festival at Wellington College in England has been named by head coach Larissa Muldoon.

Rugby • 03 Mar 23

An assured 49 from Orla Prendergast helped Ireland to victory

Ireland beat Bangladesh in T20 World Cup warm-up

Orla Prendergast ended up one run short of an unbeaten half-century as Ireland secured an eight-wicket victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up encounter against Bangladesh in Cape Town.

Cricket • 03 Feb 23

Ireland captain Fryday not among first 29 women pros

The IRFU has released the names of the 29 players who have taken up the first women's professional rugby full-time contracts on offer in this country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees.

Rugby • 02 Nov 22

The IRFU has offered 37 professional XVs rugby contracts

Jackman: Contract 'flexibility' will help Ireland women

Bernard Jackman believes it's "understandable" that some Irish women's rugby internationals have turned down contract offers and hopes they remain part of the team.

Rugby • 27 Oct 22

Orla Prendergast (l) and Gabby Lewis delivered half-centuries as Ireland advanced

Ireland beat Scotland to reach semis at T20 qualifying

Under extremely hot conditions, Gaby Lewis and Orla Prendergast produced heroic batting performances to inspire Ireland Women to a 19-run victory over Scotland and ensuring a semi-finals berth at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers in Abu Dhabi.

Cricket • 21 Sep 22

Jo Brown scoring for England against Canada in 2017

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 international allegiance is "not a thing".

Rugby • 25 Aug 22

Ireland are looking for a first win under new head coach Greg McWilliams

Preview: Cutting out errors vital as Ireland chase win

Musgrave Park welcomes Ireland Women for the first time as the team chase a first win of the Six Nations against Italy.

Rugby • 10 Apr 22

Neve Jones made 25 metres with the ball in hand against France

Ireland hooker Jones keen to 'smash some players'

Ireland may have plenty of room for improvement following two defeats from two in the Women's Six Nations, but the defence of Neve Jones has been one of the biggest positives.

Rugby • 09 Apr 22

Greg McWilliams: 'We have a plan we put in place and we are sticking to that plan'

'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 22

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 22

Christy Haney is aiming to make an impact with Ireland

Haney ready to make mark after rugby trial by fire

From softball in America to hard knocks in the south of France, it's been quite a journey for Christy Haney.

Rugby • 06 Apr 22

Moloney Ireland recall not on cards at the moment

Cliodhna Moloney is not in line for an immediate recall to the Ireland squad but the door is not shut on the Wasps hooker, according to scrum coach Rob Sweeney.

Rugby • 05 Apr 22