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 • 8 hrs
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 • 8 hrs
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 • 10 hrs
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 • 10 hrs
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 • 15 hrs
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 • 15 hrs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bemand rotates as Ireland make seven changes for Spain Scott Bemand has shuffled his deck ahead of Sunday's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C meeting with Spain, after making seven changes to his side for the game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 29 Aug
Bemand rotates as Ireland make seven changes for Spain Scott Bemand has shuffled his deck ahead of Sunday's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C meeting with Spain, after making seven changes to his side for the game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 29 Aug
Jones: Ireland savouring 'every moment' of RWC journey Among the many great images from Ireland's opening Rugby World Cup win against Japan last Sunday, one of the more heart-warming moments was the sight of Dorothy Wall congratulating her team-mates in the changing room. Rugby • 29 Aug
Jones: Ireland savouring 'every moment' of RWC journey Among the many great images from Ireland's opening Rugby World Cup win against Japan last Sunday, one of the more heart-warming moments was the sight of Dorothy Wall congratulating her team-mates in the changing room. Rugby • 29 Aug
Reilly embracing the competition to be Ireland's No 9 There's no position in the Ireland women's rugby team as hotly contested right now as scrum-half. Rugby • 29 Aug
Reilly embracing the competition to be Ireland's No 9 There's no position in the Ireland women's rugby team as hotly contested right now as scrum-half. Rugby • 29 Aug
Higgins: Ireland not distracted by Black Ferns rematch Eve Higgins insists there is no chance Ireland will have one eye on New Zealand when they face Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup this Sunday. Rugby • 28 Aug
Higgins: Ireland not distracted by Black Ferns rematch Eve Higgins insists there is no chance Ireland will have one eye on New Zealand when they face Spain at the Women's Rugby World Cup this Sunday. Rugby • 28 Aug
Codling: Lineouts are 'the reason I'm on this planet' Ireland women's forwards coach Alex Codling will look back at fondness on his time in the job when he joins Munster after the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 28 Aug
Codling: Lineouts are 'the reason I'm on this planet' Ireland women's forwards coach Alex Codling will look back at fondness on his time in the job when he joins Munster after the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 28 Aug
Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win v Japan Neil Treacy is joined in the RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former internationals Niamh Briggs and Hannah Tyrrell to look back on Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan to open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland have lift-off after impressive RWC win v Japan Neil Treacy is joined in the RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former internationals Niamh Briggs and Hannah Tyrrell to look back on Ireland's impressive 42-14 win against Japan to open their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign. Rugby • 24 Aug
WRWC: Ireland 42-14 Japan - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland begin their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C campaign against Japan in Northampton. Rugby • 24 Aug
WRWC: Ireland 42-14 Japan - recap Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland begin their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C campaign against Japan in Northampton. Rugby • 24 Aug
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know Ireland take on Japan in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 at Franklins Gardens in Northampton. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C clash. Rugby • 23 Aug
Ireland v Japan: All you need to know Ireland take on Japan in their opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 at Franklins Gardens in Northampton. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C clash. Rugby • 23 Aug
How much does Ireland's lack of RWC experience matter? While only one player in Ireland's squad has experienced a World Cup, half of Scott Bemand's side don't show the scars of 2021 qualifying failure. Rugby • 23 Aug
How much does Ireland's lack of RWC experience matter? While only one player in Ireland's squad has experienced a World Cup, half of Scott Bemand's side don't show the scars of 2021 qualifying failure. Rugby • 23 Aug
Outclassed Ireland finish warm-ups with Canada defeat Scott Bemand's Ireland will head off for the World Cup off the back of a disappointing 47-26 defeat to Canada in Belfast. Rugby • 09 Aug
Outclassed Ireland finish warm-ups with Canada defeat Scott Bemand's Ireland will head off for the World Cup off the back of a disappointing 47-26 defeat to Canada in Belfast. Rugby • 09 Aug
World Cup warm-up recap: Canada overpower Ireland Ireland ramped up their World Cup preparations in Belfast but Canada, ranked second in the world, proved too strong as they recorded a 47-26 win. Rugby • 09 Aug
World Cup warm-up recap: Canada overpower Ireland Ireland ramped up their World Cup preparations in Belfast but Canada, ranked second in the world, proved too strong as they recorded a 47-26 win. Rugby • 09 Aug
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug
O'Driscoll appointed IRFU president The Irish Rugby Football Union held its annual council meeting on Friday, where Dr John O'Driscoll was elected the 136th president of the union. Rugby • 08 Aug
Lions hooker Sheehan handed four-match suspension British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clear-out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test in Sydney. Rugby • 05 Aug
Lions hooker Sheehan handed four-match suspension British and Irish Lions hooker Dan Sheehan has been suspended for four matches following his illegal clear-out of Australia's Tom Lynagh during Saturday's third Test in Sydney. Rugby • 05 Aug
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
Casey hopes Irish 'mentality' impresses Lions coaches Craig Casey suggested that the chance of a late call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad was part of the motivation for Ireland's ruthless demolition job against Portugal. Rugby • 13 Jul
Casey hopes Irish 'mentality' impresses Lions coaches Craig Casey suggested that the chance of a late call-up to the British and Irish Lions squad was part of the motivation for Ireland's ruthless demolition job against Portugal. Rugby • 13 Jul
Ireland hit ton in Test mismatch against Portugal Ireland recorded their biggest ever Test victory, 106-7, scoring 16 tries in a complete mismatch against Portugal in Lisbon. Rugby • 12 Jul
Ireland hit ton in Test mismatch against Portugal Ireland recorded their biggest ever Test victory, 106-7, scoring 16 tries in a complete mismatch against Portugal in Lisbon. Rugby • 12 Jul
