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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Happy Monday as green wave hits World Cup Ireland can look back at a job well done after a comprehensive opening Rugby World Cup win over Japan where they put their money where their mouth was. Rugby • 25 Aug
Happy Monday as green wave hits World Cup Ireland can look back at a job well done after a comprehensive opening Rugby World Cup win over Japan where they put their money where their mouth was. Rugby • 25 Aug
Bemand: We got out of the game what we wanted Scott Bemand said Ireland got what they wanted from the opening Rugby World Cup gambit as they recorded a 42-14 victory over Japan. Rugby • 24 Aug
Bemand: We got out of the game what we wanted Scott Bemand said Ireland got what they wanted from the opening Rugby World Cup gambit as they recorded a 42-14 victory over Japan. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland get perfect start with six-try win over Japan Ireland scored six tries in a comprehensive 42-14 win over Japan to get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a perfect start. Rugby • 25 Aug
Ireland get perfect start with six-try win over Japan Ireland scored six tries in a comprehensive 42-14 win over Japan to get their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign off to a perfect start. Rugby • 25 Aug
Preview: Ireland out to 'stamp authority' against Japan Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Japan and have targetted a fast start at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 24 Aug
Preview: Ireland out to 'stamp authority' against Japan Ireland begin their Rugby World Cup campaign against Japan and have targetted a fast start at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 24 Aug
Parsons: Ireland won't get caught napping against Japan Béibhinn Parsons reckons a 12 noon kick-off is the "perfect time" for a Test match and says Ireland won't be caught napping against Japan. Rugby • 24 Aug
Parsons: Ireland won't get caught napping against Japan Béibhinn Parsons reckons a 12 noon kick-off is the "perfect time" for a Test match and says Ireland won't be caught napping against Japan. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland sample Gardens with 'positive' Wafer update Ireland completed their preparations for their opening Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan with a training session at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Saturday morning. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland sample Gardens with 'positive' Wafer update Ireland completed their preparations for their opening Women's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan with a training session at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on Saturday morning. Rugby • 24 Aug
Bemand delighted with Campbell's 'raw edge' Ruth Campbell's "edgy physicality" is one of the reasons she's earned a starting spot in Ireland opening World Cup clash against Japan on Sunday, according to Scott Bemand. Rugby • 23 Aug
Bemand delighted with Campbell's 'raw edge' Ruth Campbell's "edgy physicality" is one of the reasons she's earned a starting spot in Ireland opening World Cup clash against Japan on Sunday, according to Scott Bemand. Rugby • 23 Aug
O'Dowd: Confident Ireland spurred on by 'green wave' Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd feels the squad are in a confident state of mind ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener with Japan, backed by the belief of supporters and coaches alike. Rugby • 23 Aug
O'Dowd: Confident Ireland spurred on by 'green wave' Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd feels the squad are in a confident state of mind ahead of their Rugby World Cup opener with Japan, backed by the belief of supporters and coaches alike. Rugby • 23 Aug
Ireland squad issue message of support for Ikahihifo Ireland captain Edel McMahon has issued a message of support to Shannon Ikahihifo who announced that she is fighting cancer. Rugby • 22 Aug
Ireland squad issue message of support for Ikahihifo Ireland captain Edel McMahon has issued a message of support to Shannon Ikahihifo who announced that she is fighting cancer. Rugby • 22 Aug
McMahon returns as Ireland make four changes for Japan Co-captain Edel McMahon has been passed fit and takes her place in the team to face Japan for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener in Northampton on Sunday. Rugby • 22 Aug
McMahon returns as Ireland make four changes for Japan Co-captain Edel McMahon has been passed fit and takes her place in the team to face Japan for Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener in Northampton on Sunday. Rugby • 22 Aug
Wall backs 'underrated' Hogan to step up for Ireland Brittany Hogan doesn't get the credit she deserves, and talk of a "back row crisis" in the Ireland team has been overstated, according to Dorothy Wall. Rugby • 22 Aug
Wall backs 'underrated' Hogan to step up for Ireland Brittany Hogan doesn't get the credit she deserves, and talk of a "back row crisis" in the Ireland team has been overstated, according to Dorothy Wall. Rugby • 22 Aug
Women's Rugby World Cup: Six stars to watch out for Six stars set to shine that you will want to watch out for in the Women's Rugby World Cup including Ireland's Aoife Dalton. Rugby • 21 Aug
Women's Rugby World Cup: Six stars to watch out for Six stars set to shine that you will want to watch out for in the Women's Rugby World Cup including Ireland's Aoife Dalton. Rugby • 21 Aug
England expects as Ireland aim to make World Cup impact The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this evening with hosts England overwhelming favourites to claim a third title and a first since 2014, while Ireland are aiming to make an impression of their own. Rugby • 22 Aug
England expects as Ireland aim to make World Cup impact The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this evening with hosts England overwhelming favourites to claim a third title and a first since 2014, while Ireland are aiming to make an impression of their own. Rugby • 22 Aug
Flood: We can't be afraid of what people think of us Ireland full-back Stacey Flood insists the team will embrace the pressure that comes with a higher profile in the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 21 Aug
Flood: We can't be afraid of what people think of us Ireland full-back Stacey Flood insists the team will embrace the pressure that comes with a higher profile in the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 21 Aug
Bemand under pressure to fill Wafer, King and Wall role How will Ireland make up the numbers left behind by Aoife Wafer, Erin King and Dorothy Wall? Rugby • 20 Aug
Bemand under pressure to fill Wafer, King and Wall role How will Ireland make up the numbers left behind by Aoife Wafer, Erin King and Dorothy Wall? Rugby • 20 Aug
Wafer set to join Ireland squad at weekend Ireland held their first full training session just outside Northampton today but injured back row Aoife Wafer is continuing her rehab in Dublin. Rugby • 20 Aug
Wafer set to join Ireland squad at weekend Ireland held their first full training session just outside Northampton today but injured back row Aoife Wafer is continuing her rehab in Dublin. Rugby • 20 Aug
