Ireland Womens Rugby Team

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Women's Six Nations: Ireland 5-49 England recap

McMahon returns as Ireland make three changes for Italy

Ireland have made three changes to their team to take on Italy in the Women's Six Nations in Parma on Sunday with Edel McMahon, Aoibheann Reilly and Fiona Tuite coming into the side.

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - All you need to know

Ireland bid to get their Women's Six Nations campaign on track when they visit Italy on Sunday. Find out all you need to know here.

'Honesty' key for Wafer as Ireland set high bar

Ireland number eight Aoife Wafer says the team will learn the lessons from their defeat to France quickly ahead of Sunday's meeting with Italy.