'You can't carry too many' - Ireland set to name squad The players already know, and at 10 o'clock this morning, Ireland rugby fans will know who's going on the plane to England for the World Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug
'You can't carry too many' - Ireland set to name squad The players already know, and at 10 o'clock this morning, Ireland rugby fans will know who's going on the plane to England for the World Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug
Double try-scorer McGann relishing Ireland competition Ireland wing Anna McGann says competition is fierce and driving standards among the squad ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 10 Aug
Double try-scorer McGann relishing Ireland competition Ireland wing Anna McGann says competition is fierce and driving standards among the squad ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 10 Aug
Bemand: We wanted a high-stakes challenge Scott Bemand says he won't blame rustiness for Ireland's first-half performance against Canada but stopped short of claiming it was "unacceptable". Rugby • 09 Aug
Bemand: We wanted a high-stakes challenge Scott Bemand says he won't blame rustiness for Ireland's first-half performance against Canada but stopped short of claiming it was "unacceptable". Rugby • 09 Aug
Preview: Ireland aim to build more World Cup momentum Ireland face the might of Canada in this afternoon's second World Cup warm-up match looking to build on last weekend's comeback victory over Scotland. Rugby • 09 Aug
Preview: Ireland aim to build more World Cup momentum Ireland face the might of Canada in this afternoon's second World Cup warm-up match looking to build on last weekend's comeback victory over Scotland. Rugby • 09 Aug
Bemand: We need the finest talent available Scott Bemand has defended his decision to parachute two players into the mix for World Cup selection during Ireland's warm-up games. Rugby • 08 Aug
Bemand: We need the finest talent available Scott Bemand has defended his decision to parachute two players into the mix for World Cup selection during Ireland's warm-up games. Rugby • 08 Aug
McMahon and Haney injury concerns ahead of World Cup Ireland have been hit with another double injury blow ahead of the World Cup with co-captain Edel McMahon and Christy Haney unavailable for Saturday's final warm-up match against Canada. Rugby • 07 Aug
McMahon and Haney injury concerns ahead of World Cup Ireland have been hit with another double injury blow ahead of the World Cup with co-captain Edel McMahon and Christy Haney unavailable for Saturday's final warm-up match against Canada. Rugby • 07 Aug
Ireland make 10 changes for Canada clash in Belfast Ireland have made 10 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Canada in Belfast, with prop Ellena Perry in line for a debut off the bench. Rugby • 08 Aug
Ireland make 10 changes for Canada clash in Belfast Ireland have made 10 changes to their starting XV for Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Canada in Belfast, with prop Ellena Perry in line for a debut off the bench. Rugby • 08 Aug
'This is just the start for us now' - Moore Ireland flanker Grace Moore is confident that Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up win over Scotland in Cork was just the start of the latest chapter of this team's story. Rugby • 03 Aug
'This is just the start for us now' - Moore Ireland flanker Grace Moore is confident that Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up win over Scotland in Cork was just the start of the latest chapter of this team's story. Rugby • 03 Aug
Bemand delighted as Ireland refuse to panic Scott Bemand said he was delighted how Ireland responded to going behind early against Scotland as they began their World Cup warm-up campaign with victory. Rugby • 02 Aug
Bemand delighted as Ireland refuse to panic Scott Bemand said he was delighted how Ireland responded to going behind early against Scotland as they began their World Cup warm-up campaign with victory. Rugby • 02 Aug
Ireland start green wave rolling with comeback win Ireland recovered from a slow start to record a fine 27-21 victory over Scotland in their opening Women's World Cup warm-up match in Cork. Rugby • 02 Aug
Ireland start green wave rolling with comeback win Ireland recovered from a slow start to record a fine 27-21 victory over Scotland in their opening Women's World Cup warm-up match in Cork. Rugby • 02 Aug
World Cup warm-up: Ireland v Scotland recap Relive all the action from Cork as Ireland hosted Scotland in their first warm-up game ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 02 Aug
World Cup warm-up: Ireland v Scotland recap Relive all the action from Cork as Ireland hosted Scotland in their first warm-up game ahead of the World Cup. Rugby • 02 Aug
New-look Ireland aim to start green wave against Scots Ireland's World Cup preparations step up a gear this afternoon with Scotland the visitors to Cork's Musgrave Park. Rugby • 02 Aug
New-look Ireland aim to start green wave against Scots Ireland's World Cup preparations step up a gear this afternoon with Scotland the visitors to Cork's Musgrave Park. Rugby • 02 Aug
Bemand targets 'momentum' in World Cup warm-ups While top level sport is all about results, Scott Bemand is fully aware of the bigger picture at play. Rugby • 01 Aug
Bemand targets 'momentum' in World Cup warm-ups While top level sport is all about results, Scott Bemand is fully aware of the bigger picture at play. Rugby • 01 Aug
Wafer 'tracking well' as Ireland up gears ahead of WC Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer will be given every chance to make the Ireland World Cup squad as the star forward battles back from a knee injury. Rugby • 31 Jul
Wafer 'tracking well' as Ireland up gears ahead of WC Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer will be given every chance to make the Ireland World Cup squad as the star forward battles back from a knee injury. Rugby • 31 Jul
Ireland's Monaghan and Parsons return to face Scotland Sam Monaghan and Béibhinn Parsons will make their long-awaited comebacks from injury when Ireland host Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jul
Ireland's Monaghan and Parsons return to face Scotland Sam Monaghan and Béibhinn Parsons will make their long-awaited comebacks from injury when Ireland host Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 31 Jul
Mature Moloney-MacDonald relishing World Cup bid Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald is willing to pass on any expertise that she can to her team-mates as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England. Rugby • 31 Jul
Mature Moloney-MacDonald relishing World Cup bid Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald is willing to pass on any expertise that she can to her team-mates as they prepare for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in England. Rugby • 31 Jul
Breen: Eight-year wait makes World Cup special Enya Breen was there at one of the lowest points in Irish rugby and that makes the upcoming World Cup all the more special for the Cork woman. Rugby • 26 Jul
Breen: Eight-year wait makes World Cup special Enya Breen was there at one of the lowest points in Irish rugby and that makes the upcoming World Cup all the more special for the Cork woman. Rugby • 26 Jul
Ireland targeting 'momentum' from World Cup warm-ups It's not even a full year since the second chapter of the new Ireland resurgence began and Edel McMahon wants to use upcoming warm-up games against Scotland and Canada to springboard into the Women's World Cup. Rugby • 24 Jul
Ireland targeting 'momentum' from World Cup warm-ups It's not even a full year since the second chapter of the new Ireland resurgence began and Edel McMahon wants to use upcoming warm-up games against Scotland and Canada to springboard into the Women's World Cup. Rugby • 24 Jul
Bemand names Irish preparation squad for World Cup Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has revealed his 37-player preparation squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England in August and September. Rugby • 29 May
Bemand names Irish preparation squad for World Cup Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has revealed his 37-player preparation squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England in August and September. Rugby • 29 May
Woodman-Wickliffe marks return with seven-try showing Portia Woodman-Wickliffe's return from retirement paid dividends for New Zealand at the weekend when the veteran winger scored seven tries to help the world champions thrash the United States and retain the Pacific Four title. Rugby • 26 May
Woodman-Wickliffe marks return with seven-try showing Portia Woodman-Wickliffe's return from retirement paid dividends for New Zealand at the weekend when the veteran winger scored seven tries to help the world champions thrash the United States and retain the Pacific Four title. Rugby • 26 May
Ireland star Wafer to join Harlequins after World Cup Ireland forward Aoife Wafer has joined Harlequins and will start with the Premiership Women's Rugby team following the World Cup. Rugby • 22 May
Ireland star Wafer to join Harlequins after World Cup Ireland forward Aoife Wafer has joined Harlequins and will start with the Premiership Women's Rugby team following the World Cup. Rugby • 22 May
Wafer named Six Nations player of the tournament Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has been named as the Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Tournament 2025. Rugby • 19 May
Wafer named Six Nations player of the tournament Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has been named as the Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Tournament 2025. Rugby • 19 May
Women's Six Nations recap: Scotland 26-19 Ireland Ireland end their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 defeat to Scotland at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Rugby • 26 Apr
Women's Six Nations recap: Scotland 26-19 Ireland Ireland end their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 26-19 defeat to Scotland at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Rugby • 26 Apr
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's trip to Scotland Number 8 Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland with a knee injury. Rugby • 24 Apr
Wafer ruled out of Ireland's trip to Scotland Number 8 Aoife Wafer has been ruled out of Ireland's final Guinness Six Nations game against Scotland with a knee injury. Rugby • 24 Apr
O'Dowd hoping Ireland finish on a high at Hive Niamh O'Dowd is not used to kicking her heels when Ireland are playing and is determined to return with a bang when the team finish off their Guinness Six Nations campaign against Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Apr
O'Dowd hoping Ireland finish on a high at Hive Niamh O'Dowd is not used to kicking her heels when Ireland are playing and is determined to return with a bang when the team finish off their Guinness Six Nations campaign against Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 25 Apr
