Ed Joyce appointed caretaker coach of Ireland women Cricket Ireland has announced that former international star Ed Joyce has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Ireland Women's cricket team. Cricket • 18 Jun 19
Ed Joyce appointed caretaker coach of Ireland women Cricket Ireland has announced that former international star Ed Joyce has been appointed as the interim head coach of the Ireland Women's cricket team. Cricket • 18 Jun 19
Garth shines but Ireland Women fall short v Windies A fine all-round performance by captain Kim Garth proved in vain as Ireland Women suffered a 45-run Twenty20 defeat to the West Indies. Cricket • 28 May 19
Garth shines but Ireland Women fall short v Windies A fine all-round performance by captain Kim Garth proved in vain as Ireland Women suffered a 45-run Twenty20 defeat to the West Indies. Cricket • 28 May 19
'I never owned an Ireland jersey – I had to earn it' Ireland international Leah Lyons talks about getting behind the 'Try and Stop Us' campaign in women's rugby and how a gesture from an Irish player in her youth Rugby • 21 May 19
'I never owned an Ireland jersey – I had to earn it' Ireland international Leah Lyons talks about getting behind the 'Try and Stop Us' campaign in women's rugby and how a gesture from an Irish player in her youth Rugby • 21 May 19
'We have made a massive leap forward' - Colin Bell Republic of Ireland boss Colin Bell believes his squad is now faster, fitter and stronger as they gear up for a serious crack at qualification for Euro 2021. Soccer • 25 Apr 19
'We have made a massive leap forward' - Colin Bell Republic of Ireland boss Colin Bell believes his squad is now faster, fitter and stronger as they gear up for a serious crack at qualification for Euro 2021. Soccer • 25 Apr 19
Ireland edged out by battling Italy for the first time Ireland suffered their first ever defeat to Italy as they went down 29-27 in a highly entertaining game in Parma. Rugby • 23 Feb 19
Ireland edged out by battling Italy for the first time Ireland suffered their first ever defeat to Italy as they went down 29-27 in a highly entertaining game in Parma. Rugby • 23 Feb 19
Ireland 'getting better and better' as Italy test looms Scrum-half Kathryn Dane believes Ireland put the pain of defeat to England firmly behind them with victory in Scotland and will improve again when they travel to face Italy this weekend. Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Ireland 'getting better and better' as Italy test looms Scrum-half Kathryn Dane believes Ireland put the pain of defeat to England firmly behind them with victory in Scotland and will improve again when they travel to face Italy this weekend. Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Dane the only change for Ireland's trip to Italy The Ireland Women's team to face Italy in the third round of the Six Nations shows just one change from the side that beat Scotland as Kathryn Dane makes her first start of the tournament. Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Dane the only change for Ireland's trip to Italy The Ireland Women's team to face Italy in the third round of the Six Nations shows just one change from the side that beat Scotland as Kathryn Dane makes her first start of the tournament. Rugby • 21 Feb 19
Ireland Women top pool at Sydney 7s Ireland Women topped their pool on the opening day of the Sydney 7s to set up a quarter-final with Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 01 Feb 19
Ireland Women top pool at Sydney 7s Ireland Women topped their pool on the opening day of the Sydney 7s to set up a quarter-final with Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 01 Feb 19
Ireland suffer narrow defeat to Belgium Elena Dhont scored the only goal of the game as the Ireland women's senior side were beaten 1-0 by Belgium at the Pinatar Arena. Soccer • 20 Jan 19
Ireland suffer narrow defeat to Belgium Elena Dhont scored the only goal of the game as the Ireland women's senior side were beaten 1-0 by Belgium at the Pinatar Arena. Soccer • 20 Jan 19
Seven uncapped players in Ireland's Six Nations squad Ireland Women's head coach Adam Grigg has named seven uncapped players in his 36-player Six Nations squad. Rugby • 21 Dec 18
Seven uncapped players in Ireland's Six Nations squad Ireland Women's head coach Adam Grigg has named seven uncapped players in his 36-player Six Nations squad. Rugby • 21 Dec 18
Lucy Mulhall leads Irish 7s team in Dubai Lucy Mulhall will captain the Ireland Women's 7s side to compete at the second round of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Dubai. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
Lucy Mulhall leads Irish 7s team in Dubai Lucy Mulhall will captain the Ireland Women's 7s side to compete at the second round of the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Dubai. Rugby • 26 Nov 18
Ireland face tough task against new-look England Ireland's women face a formidable challenge today as they travel to London for their second and final November international. Rugby • 24 Nov 18
Ireland face tough task against new-look England Ireland's women face a formidable challenge today as they travel to London for their second and final November international. Rugby • 24 Nov 18
'A bit of a whirlwind' - Roche primed for Italian job Stephanie Roche admits that she has experienced a whirlwind few months, as the Ireland striker confirmed a move to Italian Serie A side Florentia. Soccer • 08 Nov 18
'A bit of a whirlwind' - Roche primed for Italian job Stephanie Roche admits that she has experienced a whirlwind few months, as the Ireland striker confirmed a move to Italian Serie A side Florentia. Soccer • 08 Nov 18
Stephanie Roche signs for Italian club Florentia Ireland international Stephanie Roche is set to play in the Women's Seria A in Italy as the centre-forward has signed for Florentia. Soccer • 08 Nov 18
Stephanie Roche signs for Italian club Florentia Ireland international Stephanie Roche is set to play in the Women's Seria A in Italy as the centre-forward has signed for Florentia. Soccer • 08 Nov 18
Ireland Women 7s ready to step up Tokyo mission The Ireland Women's Sevens side are ready to ramp up preparations for the Tokyo Games after the IRFU confirmed 11 players have been handed full-time contracts. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Ireland Women 7s ready to step up Tokyo mission The Ireland Women's Sevens side are ready to ramp up preparations for the Tokyo Games after the IRFU confirmed 11 players have been handed full-time contracts. Rugby • 15 Oct 18
Ireland Women knock English out of World Cup Sevens Ireland Women have beaten England in the Rugby World Cup Sevens to qualify for the quarter-finals. Rugby • 20 Jul 18
Ireland Women knock English out of World Cup Sevens Ireland Women have beaten England in the Rugby World Cup Sevens to qualify for the quarter-finals. Rugby • 20 Jul 18
Last ball win for Bangladesh in T20 women's opener A brilliant diving outfield catch and an equally brilliant run out in the last three overs weren't quite enough for Ireland, as Bangladesh Women won a tense last-ball victory in the first of their T20 encounters at the YMCA Sports Club. Cricket • 28 Jun 18
Last ball win for Bangladesh in T20 women's opener A brilliant diving outfield catch and an equally brilliant run out in the last three overs weren't quite enough for Ireland, as Bangladesh Women won a tense last-ball victory in the first of their T20 encounters at the YMCA Sports Club. Cricket • 28 Jun 18
Ireland v Slovakia recap It wasn't always pretty but the Ireland Women's National battled their way to a crucial 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 06 Apr 18
Ireland v Slovakia recap It wasn't always pretty but the Ireland Women's National battled their way to a crucial 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 06 Apr 18
Some positives but Ireland ultimately well beaten Despite producing their best defensive performance of the tournament, Ireland Women proved no match for England when going down by 33-11 in their final Six Nations match at the Ricoh Arena. Rugby • 16 Mar 18
Some positives but Ireland ultimately well beaten Despite producing their best defensive performance of the tournament, Ireland Women proved no match for England when going down by 33-11 in their final Six Nations match at the Ricoh Arena. Rugby • 16 Mar 18
Recap: Women's Six Nations - Ireland v Wales Relive all the action from the Women's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at Donnybrook. Rugby • 25 Feb 18
Recap: Women's Six Nations - Ireland v Wales Relive all the action from the Women's Six Nations clash between Ireland and Wales at Donnybrook. Rugby • 25 Feb 18
Four changes for Ireland Women for Wales clash Ciara O'Connor, Leah Lyons, Orla Fitzsimons and Claire McLoughlin have all come into the Ireland team to face Wales in Donnybrook on Sunday (kick-off 3pm). Rugby • 21 Feb 18
Four changes for Ireland Women for Wales clash Ciara O'Connor, Leah Lyons, Orla Fitzsimons and Claire McLoughlin have all come into the Ireland team to face Wales in Donnybrook on Sunday (kick-off 3pm). Rugby • 21 Feb 18
Ireland Women still have to up it a few gears The win over Italy was a welcome boost for the Irish Women, but much improvement will still be needed when Wales come to town next weekend, writes Fiona Steed. Rugby • 17 Feb 18
Ireland Women still have to up it a few gears The win over Italy was a welcome boost for the Irish Women, but much improvement will still be needed when Wales come to town next weekend, writes Fiona Steed. Rugby • 17 Feb 18
Megan Williams to earn first Ireland cap against France Megan Williams will earn her first cap for Ireland after head coach Adam Griggs named a new-look Ireland Women's team for their Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
Megan Williams to earn first Ireland cap against France Megan Williams will earn her first cap for Ireland after head coach Adam Griggs named a new-look Ireland Women's team for their Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 31 Jan 18
Coughlan: Recruitment key after poor World Cup A World Cup on home soil did not go well for Ireland and now it's a case of going back to basics, says former international Fiona Coughlan as the women's side aim to bounce back in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 30 Jan 18
Coughlan: Recruitment key after poor World Cup A World Cup on home soil did not go well for Ireland and now it's a case of going back to basics, says former international Fiona Coughlan as the women's side aim to bounce back in the upcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 30 Jan 18
Mulhall shines in Sydney as Ireland Women win play-off Ireland Women's 7s ended their Sydney campaign with a win as they overcame the USA 19-10 in the seventh place play-off. Rugby • 28 Jan 18
Mulhall shines in Sydney as Ireland Women win play-off Ireland Women's 7s ended their Sydney campaign with a win as they overcame the USA 19-10 in the seventh place play-off. Rugby • 28 Jan 18
