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7 September 2025; Amee Leigh Costigan of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather'

Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Costigan says her team are well prepared for whatever conditions prevail with heavy rain due for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday.

Rugby • 14 hrs

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Fiona Tuite of Ireland seen during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens on August 31, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)

Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war'

Flanker Fiona Tuite says Ireland have full confidence that they can beat France in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and that the team are preparing for a 'war'.

Rugby • 18 hrs

8 March 2014; The Ireland team ahead of the game. Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship, Ireland v Italy, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Stephen McCarthy / SPORTSFILE

Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva

The Ireland Women's rugby team will play their first standalone Test match at the Aviva Stadium next May against Scotland.

Rugby • 12 Sep

England , United Kingdom - 7 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland warms up before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France

Aoife Wafer will make her first appearance at the Women's Rugby World Cup against France on Sunday after recovering from injury.

Rugby • 12 Sep

6 August 2025; Kicking coach Gareth Steenson during an Ireland Women Rugby squad training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Sandy Park return a 'proud moment' for Steenson

Ireland's inside trader Gareth Steenson hopes he can add some home comforts to the squad's preparation for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 11 Sep

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Linda Djougang of Ireland attempts to escape the tackle from Layla Sae of New Zealand during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on September 07,

Djougang: 'I just want to give everything'

Linda Djougang believes Ireland's tough test against New Zealand last weekend will stand to them in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with France.

Rugby • 12 Sep

7 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Wafer 'looking really good' and on course for France

Aoife Wafer looks on course to play some part in Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday as the flanker trained with the squad on Wednesday afternoon.

Rugby • 10 Sep

22 March 2025; Aoife Dalton, right, and Eve Higgins of Ireland during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Dalton and Higgins happy to stay centre stage

It's double trouble at the top table at the Ireland press conference in the heart of Exeter on Wednesday afternoon.

Rugby • 11 Sep

Ireland's players (front) look on as New Zealand's players perform the Haka

'Wounded' Ireland won't linger on Black Ferns loss

Bernard Jackman doesn't believe that Ireland's World Cup pool defeat to New Zealand will linger long in the system as focus turns to a quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 10 Sep

7 September 2025; Eve Higgins of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Higgins: Ireland will learn Black Ferns lessons

After drawing a blank for the first time since April 2023, a run spanning 23 games, centre Eve Higgins believes Ireland will learn lessons from their heavy defeat to New Zealand when they take on France on Sunday.

Rugby • 09 Sep

7 September 2025; Grace Moore of Ireland is tackled by Tanya Kalounivale and Layla Sae of New Zealand during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by

Ratings: Moore best of Irish in New Zealand rout

Ireland suffered a chastening 40-0 defeat to New Zealand in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 07 Sep

7 September 2025; New Zealand players celebrate winning a penalty on their own try line during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/S

Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 0-40 New Zealand

Relive all the action from Brighton as Ireland took on New Zealand for top spot in Rugby World Cup Pool C.

Rugby • 07 Sep

EXETER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31:New Zealand's Braxton Sorensen-McGee celebrates scoring with New Zealand's Jorja Miller during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Japan at Sandy Park on August 31, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Ph

'We deserve respect' - Ferns stars don't faze Ireland

New Zealand have plenty of star power but Edel McMahon insists Ireland won't be singling out any particular threat in Sunday's World Cup Pool C showdown.

Rugby • 05 Sep

29 September 2024; Ireland players, including Enya Breen and Aoife Dalton, left, celebrate at the final whistle of the WXV1 Pool match between New Zealand and Ireland at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo by Rich Lam / World Rugby via Sportsfi

One year on - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns

Ireland face New Zealand for the first time since recording a famous win over the world champions last year.

Rugby • 06 Sep

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Bremner of New Zealand and Edel McMahon of Ireland walk onto the ground before the WXV1 Pool match between New Zealand and Ireland at BC Place on September 29, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo

Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know

Ireland take on the Black Ferns on Sunday to decide who tops Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup - find out all you need to know about the match here.

Rugby • 06 Sep

'Points conceded isn't always down to tackles missed or defensive errors'

Big decisions for Ireland ahead of Black Ferns test

It's been a great Women's Rugby World Cup so far for Ireland but now is when the competition goes to another level, writes Jonny Holland.

Rugby • 02 Sep

31 August 2025; Dannah O'Brien of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

O'Brien: Black Ferns tie a 'stepping stone' for Ireland

Dannah O'Brien says that Ireland will use Sunday's Pool C showdown against New Zealand as a "stepping stone" to their World Cup quarter-final.

Rugby • 02 Sep

31 August 2025; Grace Moore of Ireland scores her side's fifth try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland ratings: Moore and O'Brien best against Spain

Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a bonus-point win over Spain. Here's how we rated the players.

Rugby • 31 Aug

31 August 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland celebrates after team-mate Eve Higgins scored their third try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Spo

Ireland secure quarter-final place after win v Spain

Ireland scored seven tries in a 43-27 win over Spain as they moved into pole position to qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Rugby • 31 Aug

31 August 2025; Amee Leigh Costigan of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's second try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Women's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain

Relive all the action from Franklin's Gardens as Ireland took on Spain in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 31 Aug

24 August 2025; Sam Monaghan of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Monaghan: Revenge not on menu for 'evolved' Ireland

Sam Monaghan insists there is no danger of Ireland underestimating Spain as they bid to secure a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place.

Rugby • 30 Aug

13 September 2021; Brittany Hogan of Ireland wins possession in a lineout during the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifying Tournament match between Spain and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Ireland v Spain: All you need to know

Ireland take on Spain on Sunday in their second game of Pool C in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Find out all you need to know about the game here.

Rugby • 31 Aug

13 September 2021; Beibhinn Parsons of Ireland in action during the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe Qualifying Tournament match between Spain and Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know

Ahead of Ireland's clash with Spain on Sunday, here's everything you need to know about Ireland's second opponents at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Rugby • 29 Aug

24 August 2025; Fiona Tuite of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's fourth try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Tuite determined to keep Ireland energy up after win

Fiona Tuite is more than happy to be a flexible forward after scoring her first international try for Ireland against Japan on Sunday.

Rugby • 26 Aug

21 March 2025; Aoife Wafer, left, and Edel McMahon during the Ireland rugby captain's run at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McMahon delighted to have Wafer back on board

Co-captain Edel McMahon welcomed the arrival of Aoife Wafer into the Ireland camp after the injured flanker joined up with the squad ahead of their World Cup win over Japan.

Rugby • 25 Aug

Ireland Womens Rugby Team

Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather'

Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war'

Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva

'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France

Sandy Park return a 'proud moment' for Steenson

Djougang: 'I just want to give everything'

Wafer 'looking really good' and on course for France

Dalton and Higgins happy to stay centre stage

'Wounded' Ireland won't linger on Black Ferns loss

Higgins: Ireland will learn Black Ferns lessons

Ratings: Moore best of Irish in New Zealand rout

Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 0-40 New Zealand

'We deserve respect' - Ferns stars don't faze Ireland

One year on - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns

Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know

Big decisions for Ireland ahead of Black Ferns test

O'Brien: Black Ferns tie a 'stepping stone' for Ireland

Ireland ratings: Moore and O'Brien best against Spain

Ireland secure quarter-final place after win v Spain

Women's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain

Monaghan: Revenge not on menu for 'evolved' Ireland

Ireland v Spain: All you need to know

Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know

Tuite determined to keep Ireland energy up after win

McMahon delighted to have Wafer back on board