Djougang demands more after 'bittersweet' victory Ireland's half-centurion Linda Djougang said the concession of five tries to Spain made victory bittersweet, despite her team qualifying the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Womens Rugby World Cup • 31 Aug
Djougang demands more after 'bittersweet' victory Ireland's half-centurion Linda Djougang said the concession of five tries to Spain made victory bittersweet, despite her team qualifying the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Womens Rugby World Cup • 31 Aug
Heroic Irish first half only delays English onslaught Ireland were beaten 49-5 by England in Virgin Media Park but, after a heroic first half from the hosts, we dared to hope the Red Rose might be denied another Six Nations tryfest. Rugby • 13 Apr
Heroic Irish first half only delays English onslaught Ireland were beaten 49-5 by England in Virgin Media Park but, after a heroic first half from the hosts, we dared to hope the Red Rose might be denied another Six Nations tryfest. Rugby • 13 Apr
'Strong support' for prospect of women's Lions tour A women's Lions tour is a step closer after The British & Irish Lions said that a feasibility study had been "completed with positive initial findings". Rugby • 28 Feb 23
'Strong support' for prospect of women's Lions tour A women's Lions tour is a step closer after The British & Irish Lions said that a feasibility study had been "completed with positive initial findings". Rugby • 28 Feb 23
'Things need to improve' - Inter-pro fallout continues Ireland internationals Stacey Flood and Sam Monaghan have both given their thoughts on the changing conditions provided to Connacht and Ulster's players for their Inter-pro meeting in Donnybrook last Saturday. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
'Things need to improve' - Inter-pro fallout continues Ireland internationals Stacey Flood and Sam Monaghan have both given their thoughts on the changing conditions provided to Connacht and Ulster's players for their Inter-pro meeting in Donnybrook last Saturday. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Griggs: More to Parsons than highlight reel moments Adam Griggs has seen the career of Beibhinn Parsons at close quarters and says there is much more to the Galway teenager's game than simply highlight reel moments. Rugby • 15 Apr 21
Griggs: More to Parsons than highlight reel moments Adam Griggs has seen the career of Beibhinn Parsons at close quarters and says there is much more to the Galway teenager's game than simply highlight reel moments. Rugby • 15 Apr 21
One uncapped player in Ireland team for Wales clash Leinster's Judy Bobbett will make her Ireland debut in Sunday's November International against Wales at the UCD Bowl, where she will join Nichola Fryday in the second row. Rugby • 08 Nov 19
One uncapped player in Ireland team for Wales clash Leinster's Judy Bobbett will make her Ireland debut in Sunday's November International against Wales at the UCD Bowl, where she will join Nichola Fryday in the second row. Rugby • 08 Nov 19
Recap: England 37-15 Ireland Ireland suffered a 22-point defeat but stuck with the world's second ranked team for long periods during an open game at Twickenham. Rugby • 24 Nov 18
Recap: England 37-15 Ireland Ireland suffered a 22-point defeat but stuck with the world's second ranked team for long periods during an open game at Twickenham. Rugby • 24 Nov 18
Cool customer Kirszenstein is Galway's Mr 10% Strength and conditioning coach Lukasz Kirszenstein has become a valuable asset to the Galway hurlers. Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins and Ireland's Jenny Murphy discuss their experiences of working with him. Hurling • 04 Mar 18
Cool customer Kirszenstein is Galway's Mr 10% Strength and conditioning coach Lukasz Kirszenstein has become a valuable asset to the Galway hurlers. Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins and Ireland's Jenny Murphy discuss their experiences of working with him. Hurling • 04 Mar 18
Leinster's Griggs is new Ireland Women's head coach The IRFU have announced Adam Griggs will be head coach of the Ireland Women's XV side for the 2018 Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Nov 17
Leinster's Griggs is new Ireland Women's head coach The IRFU have announced Adam Griggs will be head coach of the Ireland Women's XV side for the 2018 Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Nov 17
IRFU apologise for causing 'concern and confusion' The IRFU has apologised for "causing unintentional concern and confusion" after advertising for a part-time women's XVs coach and announced that Mary Quinn and Su Carty will chair their strategic review around the future of the game in Ireland. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
IRFU apologise for causing 'concern and confusion' The IRFU has apologised for "causing unintentional concern and confusion" after advertising for a part-time women's XVs coach and announced that Mary Quinn and Su Carty will chair their strategic review around the future of the game in Ireland. Rugby • 24 Oct 17
Murphy emotional on her match-winning return Jenny Murphy admits that her try-scoring return to an Ireland jersey was emotional following nearly two years on the sidelines. The Leinster centre touched down for the match-winning score against Scotland in the dying seconds of Friday's Six Nations game. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Murphy emotional on her match-winning return Jenny Murphy admits that her try-scoring return to an Ireland jersey was emotional following nearly two years on the sidelines. The Leinster centre touched down for the match-winning score against Scotland in the dying seconds of Friday's Six Nations game. Rugby • 04 Feb 17
Recap: Opening-night Six Nations wins for Ireland Ireland's women and Under-20s fought hard for their victories as both sides edged their hosts in the Six Nations opening weekend. Six Nations • 03 Feb 17
Recap: Opening-night Six Nations wins for Ireland Ireland's women and Under-20s fought hard for their victories as both sides edged their hosts in the Six Nations opening weekend. Six Nations • 03 Feb 17
Five uncapped players in Ireland women's squad Head coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland women's squad for the RBS 6 Nations Championship with five uncapped players included in the 30-strong group. Six Nations • 26 Jan 17
Five uncapped players in Ireland women's squad Head coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland women's squad for the RBS 6 Nations Championship with five uncapped players included in the 30-strong group. Six Nations • 26 Jan 17
One change for Ireland women for France clash Ireland women’s head coach Tom Tierney has made one change to the side that beat Wales in Donnybrook last Sunday for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with France. Rugby • 11 Feb 16
One change for Ireland women for France clash Ireland women’s head coach Tom Tierney has made one change to the side that beat Wales in Donnybrook last Sunday for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with France. Rugby • 11 Feb 16
Steed: Ireland must improve attack to beat England Ireland Women will need to improve their attacking play if they are to beat England, but will not fear the world champions, according to former international star Fiona Steed. Six Nations • 27 Feb 15
Steed: Ireland must improve attack to beat England Ireland Women will need to improve their attacking play if they are to beat England, but will not fear the world champions, according to former international star Fiona Steed. Six Nations • 27 Feb 15
Ireland women crush Italy in Six Nations opener Tom Tierney's first competitive game in charge of the Ireland Women saw them outscore Italy by five tries to one in a 30-5 Six Nations win in Florence. Six Nations • 07 Feb 15
Ireland women crush Italy in Six Nations opener Tom Tierney's first competitive game in charge of the Ireland Women saw them outscore Italy by five tries to one in a 30-5 Six Nations win in Florence. Six Nations • 07 Feb 15
Coghlan: Irish eyeing top spot in 'group of death' Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan has said taking top spot in the toughest of groups is Ireland’s first target in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 01 Aug 14
Coghlan: Irish eyeing top spot in 'group of death' Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan has said taking top spot in the toughest of groups is Ireland’s first target in the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 01 Aug 14
Ireland face tough task as World Cup begins The Women’s Rugby World Cup is about to get under way in France, and Ireland are among the 12 teams who will compete for the title. Rugby • 31 Jul 14
Ireland face tough task as World Cup begins The Women’s Rugby World Cup is about to get under way in France, and Ireland are among the 12 teams who will compete for the title. Rugby • 31 Jul 14
‘Time to go’ as Irish prepare for World Cup opener Head coach Philip Doyle has named an experienced side for Ireland’s opening game in the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States on Friday. Rugby • 31 Jul 14
‘Time to go’ as Irish prepare for World Cup opener Head coach Philip Doyle has named an experienced side for Ireland’s opening game in the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup against the United States on Friday. Rugby • 31 Jul 14
Women's coach Doyle to step down after WC Ireland women’s rugby head coach Philip Doyle has announced that he will step down from his post after next month's World Cup in France. Rugby • 02 Jul 14
Women's coach Doyle to step down after WC Ireland women’s rugby head coach Philip Doyle has announced that he will step down from his post after next month's World Cup in France. Rugby • 02 Jul 14
Column: Sky is the limit for Women's rugby Read former Ireland international Rosie Foley on the story of Irish women's rugby form small beginnings in 1970s to the major achievements of the current team. Six Nations • 20 Feb 14
Column: Sky is the limit for Women's rugby Read former Ireland international Rosie Foley on the story of Irish women's rugby form small beginnings in 1970s to the major achievements of the current team. Six Nations • 20 Feb 14
Ireland women's Aviva tie details confirmed The Ireland women’s rugby team will make their Aviva Stadium debut directly after Ireland’s clash with Italy on 8 March. Rugby • 15 Jan 14
Ireland women's Aviva tie details confirmed The Ireland women’s rugby team will make their Aviva Stadium debut directly after Ireland’s clash with Italy on 8 March. Rugby • 15 Jan 14
