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Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Former Irish rugby international Lynne Cantwell will be inducted to the World Rugby Hall of Fame later this month.

Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Hannah O'Connor and Alison Miller for instant reaction after Sunday's 18-13 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Rugby • 14 Sep

14 September 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland scores her side's first try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 13-18 France - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on France in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup

Rugby • 14 Sep

Cork , Ireland - 16 May 2025; Conor Murray of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Virgin Media Park in Cork. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Conor Murray calls full-time on playing career

Former Ireland and Munster scrum-half Conor Murray has retired from rugby after deciding against continuing his playing career abroad.

Rugby • 12 Sep

22 March 2025; Ruth Campbell 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

Ireland v France: All you need to know

Ireland take on France this Sunday in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Rugby • 13 Sep

Can Ireland pick themselves up for RWC quarter-final?

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast, as Ireland prepare themselves for their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 10 Sep

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Jonny Holland reflects on Ireland's pool defeat to New Zealand as Scott Bemand's side dust themselves down and refocus on the quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 09 Sep

7 September 2025; Ireland players, from left, Edel McMahon, Sam Monaghan and Niamh O'Dowd stand for the national anthems before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer,

Monaghan: 'We're doing everything in our power to win'

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says her side will do "everything in our power" when they take on France in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter.

Rugby • 08 Sep

7 September 2025; Ireland players, from left, Sadhbh McGrath, Ruth Campbell, Grace Moore, Aoife Dalton and Anna McGann after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, En

Bemand backs Ireland to recover from NZ hammering

Scott Bemand doesn't believe Ireland's heavy defeat to New Zealand will have a damaging effect on his side for next week's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 08 Sep

New Zealand's wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores the team's third try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Yo

New Zealand show no mercy against Ireland to top Pool C

There was no repeat of Ireland's famous win against New Zealand from 12 months ago, as the Black Ferns looked ruthless in gaining revenge for last year's WXV shock.

Rugby • 11 Sep

31 August 2025; Ireland players huddle before 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

Can Ireland create their own 'Miracle of Brighton'?

It's not far off ten years to the day since the 'Miracle of Brighton'. What are the chances we get another game for the ages this afternoon?

Rugby • 07 Sep

24 August 2025; Ireland co-captains Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon line up before 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 proud ahead of Brighton homecoming v NZ

She was born in New York, raised in Meath and plays her rugby in Gloucester, but this week in Brighton has been a homecoming for Sam Monaghan.

Rugby • 06 Sep

24 August 2025; Stacey Flood 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

Flood banking on Olympic experience ahead of NZ rematch

Between the strong Irish support expected to travel to Brighton, and the likelihood of neutrals siding with the underdog, the majority of Sunday's bumper crowd will probably be surfing the green wave.

Rugby • 06 Sep

20 April 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland in action against Jenni Scoble of Wales during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Wales and Ireland at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. Photo by Kian Abdullah/Sportsfile

Bemand 'confident' Wafer will be fit for quarter-final

Scott Bemand says Aoife Wafer remains on track to be fit for next weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against either France or South Africa, but Sunday's Pool C decider against New Zealand has come too soon for the back row.

Rugby • 05 Sep

31 August 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland before 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

Updated Monaghan fit for Black Ferns game but Wafer remains out

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has been passed fit for Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup clash against New Zealand, but Aoife Wafer remains sidelined.

Rugby • 05 Sep

31 August 2025; Ireland head coach Scott Bemand before 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

Bemand has to weigh up risk and rewards of selection

Scott Bemand has come big calls to make in his team to take on New Zealand this Sunday.

Rugby • 04 Sep

31 August 2025; Eimear Corri-Fallon of Ireland warms up before 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

Corri-Fallon: 'These are days we've all trained for'

Having missed out on Ireland's famous win against New Zealand a year ago, Eimear Corri-Fallon is hoping to make up for lost time in Brighton this weekend.

Rugby • 05 Sep

31 August 2025; Anna McGann of Ireland celebrate with team-mate Emily Lane, right, after scoring their seventh 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

Ireland must move up a gear for next phase of World Cup

At the time of writing, there are some tickets left on general sale for Ireland against New Zealand on Sunday in Brighton, but it's dozens rather than hundreds or even thousands.

Rugby • 04 Sep

24 August 2025; Brittany Hogan 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

Hogan ready to 'go to the well' against Black Ferns

Last year's win against New Zealand took more out of Brittany Hogan than she had ever experienced in her rugby career. If Ireland are to pull off a repeat of last year's epic win this weekend, she knows it will take even more.

Rugby • 04 Sep

Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious

Denis Fogarty says Aoife Wafer is "bursting to go" for her first appearance at the Rugby World Cup, but that the back row will only feature against New Zealand if she's ready.

Rugby • 03 Sep

Free hit territory for Ireland against the Black Ferns?

Damien O'Meara is joined by Hannah O'Connor and Neil Treacy to reflect back on Ireland's victory over Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup and how Scott Bemand's side will approach the final pool game against New Zealand with quarter-final passage already assured.

Rugby • 03 Sep

31 August 2025; Enya Breen, right, and Sadhbh McGrath of Ireland after 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 on track, but improvements needed v Black Ferns

Scott Bemand had every right to stress the positives after Ireland's 43-27 win against Spain yesterday, but the head coach will know that significant improvements will be needed if they're to secure top spot in Pool C.

Rugby • 01 Sep

24 August 2025; Ireland players stand for the playing of the national anthems before 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

Preview: Ireland must keep eyes on prize against Spain

Scott Bemand did his best to deny it, but it's hard to shake the feeling that Ireland are coming into Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Spain with one eye on next week against New Zealand.

Rugby • 31 Aug

9 August 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Canada at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Djougang: Winning 50 caps for Ireland 'beyond a dream'

Linda Djougang says reaching 50 caps for Ireland is beyond her wildest dreams.

Rugby • 29 Aug

No complacency for Spain selection, insists Bemand

Scott Bemand has dismissed suggestions he has one eye on New Zealand ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Spain on Sunday.

Rugby • 29 Aug

Irish Rugby

Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 13-18 France - recap

Conor Murray calls full-time on playing career

Ireland v France: All you need to know

Can Ireland pick themselves up for RWC quarter-final?

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Monaghan: 'We're doing everything in our power to win'

Bemand backs Ireland to recover from NZ hammering

New Zealand show no mercy against Ireland to top Pool C

Can Ireland create their own 'Miracle of Brighton'?

Monaghan proud ahead of Brighton homecoming v NZ

Flood banking on Olympic experience ahead of NZ rematch

Bemand 'confident' Wafer will be fit for quarter-final

Updated Monaghan fit for Black Ferns game but Wafer remains out

Bemand has to weigh up risk and rewards of selection

Corri-Fallon: 'These are days we've all trained for'

Ireland must move up a gear for next phase of World Cup

Hogan ready to 'go to the well' against Black Ferns

Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious

Free hit territory for Ireland against the Black Ferns?

Ireland on track, but improvements needed v Black Ferns

Preview: Ireland must keep eyes on prize against Spain

Djougang: Winning 50 caps for Ireland 'beyond a dream'

No complacency for Spain selection, insists Bemand