England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Wall: Weeks like this drove me through injury rehab When Dorothy Wall and Erin King were deep in their injury rehab this summer, World Cup dreams crushed, these were the days driving them through the pain. Rugby • 11 Apr
Wall: Weeks like this drove me through injury rehab When Dorothy Wall and Erin King were deep in their injury rehab this summer, World Cup dreams crushed, these were the days driving them through the pain. Rugby • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
Ireland will be 'energised' by Twickenham experience Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes his side will be "energised" by the occasion of Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener in front of a record crowd in London. Rugby • 09 Apr
Ireland will be 'energised' by Twickenham experience Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes his side will be "energised" by the occasion of Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener in front of a record crowd in London. Rugby • 09 Apr
Fogarty: 'We want to turn one of these teams over' Ireland assistant Denis Fogarty believes his side are capable of causing an upset against one of the Guinness Women's Six Nations' 'big two' this year. Rugby • 08 Apr
Fogarty: 'We want to turn one of these teams over' Ireland assistant Denis Fogarty believes his side are capable of causing an upset against one of the Guinness Women's Six Nations' 'big two' this year. Rugby • 08 Apr
Hogan ready for Six Nations after 'daunting' Prem move Brittany Hogan speaks to Neil Treacy about Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, her Aviva Stadium dream, and taking the Premiership plunge with Sale Sharks. Rugby • 04 Apr
Hogan ready for Six Nations after 'daunting' Prem move Brittany Hogan speaks to Neil Treacy about Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, her Aviva Stadium dream, and taking the Premiership plunge with Sale Sharks. Rugby • 04 Apr
Ireland to face Wallabies in 2027 Rugby World Cup warm-up Ireland will take on the Wallabies in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in 2027, just over two weeks out from their tournament opener. Rugby • 31 Mar
Ireland to face Wallabies in 2027 Rugby World Cup warm-up Ireland will take on the Wallabies in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in 2027, just over two weeks out from their tournament opener. Rugby • 31 Mar
RFU 'not in a discussion' with Ireland head coach Farrell Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney insists there has been no contact with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as part of England's succession planning beyond next year's World Cup. Rugby • 27 Mar
RFU 'not in a discussion' with Ireland head coach Farrell Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney insists there has been no contact with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as part of England's succession planning beyond next year's World Cup. Rugby • 27 Mar
McCloskey shortlisted for 6N Player of the Championship Stuart McCloskey has been included on a four-man shortlist for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Rugby • 20 Mar
McCloskey shortlisted for 6N Player of the Championship Stuart McCloskey has been included on a four-man shortlist for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Rugby • 20 Mar
Bemand: We can be World Cup contenders in 2029 Scott Bemand believes Ireland can be World Cup contenders in 2029, after agreeing a three-year contract extension as head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team. Rugby • 18 Mar
Bemand: We can be World Cup contenders in 2029 Scott Bemand believes Ireland can be World Cup contenders in 2029, after agreeing a three-year contract extension as head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team. Rugby • 18 Mar
Jackman: 'Invigorated' Farrell will pen new Irish deal Bernard Jackman is confident Andy Farrell will sign a contract extension as Ireland head coach after coming within a whisker of leading his team to an unlikely Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 18 Mar
Jackman: 'Invigorated' Farrell will pen new Irish deal Bernard Jackman is confident Andy Farrell will sign a contract extension as Ireland head coach after coming within a whisker of leading his team to an unlikely Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 18 Mar
Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Mar
Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Mar
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland W6N squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named nine uncapped players in his squad of 36 ahead of next month's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 19 Mar
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland W6N squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named nine uncapped players in his squad of 36 ahead of next month's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 19 Mar
Evolving Ireland have template in place to hit new levels After the negativity surrounding the defeat to France, the remainder of the Six Nations has seen Ireland rebuild their attacking strategy. Rugby • 17 Mar
Evolving Ireland have template in place to hit new levels After the negativity surrounding the defeat to France, the remainder of the Six Nations has seen Ireland rebuild their attacking strategy. Rugby • 17 Mar
The rise of Rob - Baloucoune hoping to build on 6N awards Ireland winger Robert Baloucoune is hoping his superb Six Nations campaign and the individual and team honours that came with it can be the kickstart to a long and successful career in green. Rugby • 17 Mar
The rise of Rob - Baloucoune hoping to build on 6N awards Ireland winger Robert Baloucoune is hoping his superb Six Nations campaign and the individual and team honours that came with it can be the kickstart to a long and successful career in green. Rugby • 17 Mar
Ireland U20s seal Triple Crown after swatting Scots aside The Irish U-20 side followed in the footsteps of the senior squad and captured the Triple Crown when they put Scotland to the sword in Cork with seven players scoring tries in the 47-14 win in Cork. Rugby • 15 Mar
Ireland U20s seal Triple Crown after swatting Scots aside The Irish U-20 side followed in the footsteps of the senior squad and captured the Triple Crown when they put Scotland to the sword in Cork with seven players scoring tries in the 47-14 win in Cork. Rugby • 15 Mar
Paris rebound shows Farrell's influence as strong as ever It's only five and a half weeks ago that Andy Farrell sat in the Stade de France media room and delivered a scathing assessment of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener in Paris. Rugby • 17 Mar
Paris rebound shows Farrell's influence as strong as ever It's only five and a half weeks ago that Andy Farrell sat in the Stade de France media room and delivered a scathing assessment of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations opener in Paris. Rugby • 17 Mar
O'Toole: 'It's been an absolute journey for me' One of Ireland's breakout stars of the Six Nations, Tom O'Toole, believes the squad are "building nicely" after their strong Six Nations finish. Rugby • 15 Mar
O'Toole: 'It's been an absolute journey for me' One of Ireland's breakout stars of the Six Nations, Tom O'Toole, believes the squad are "building nicely" after their strong Six Nations finish. Rugby • 15 Mar
Farrell 'proud as punch' as Ireland power past Scotland Andy Farrell believes his Ireland squad have grown "massively" in this Guinness Six Nations, after they finished their campaign with a brilliant 43-21 win against Scotland. Rugby • 14 Mar
Farrell 'proud as punch' as Ireland power past Scotland Andy Farrell believes his Ireland squad have grown "massively" in this Guinness Six Nations, after they finished their campaign with a brilliant 43-21 win against Scotland. Rugby • 14 Mar
Ireland win Triple Crown but France nick 6 Nations title Ireland capped their Guinness Six Nations off on a high with an outstanding 43-21 win against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown, but Andy Farrell's side fell agonisinly short of the outright title after a Super Saturday for the ages. Rugby • 17 Mar
Ireland win Triple Crown but France nick 6 Nations title Ireland capped their Guinness Six Nations off on a high with an outstanding 43-21 win against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown, but Andy Farrell's side fell agonisinly short of the outright title after a Super Saturday for the ages. Rugby • 17 Mar
Preview: Triple Crown tees up potential Super Saturday Who would have thought that after their opening defeats to France and Italy, Ireland and Scotland would be facing off in the final round with their title hopes alive? Rugby • 14 Mar
Preview: Triple Crown tees up potential Super Saturday Who would have thought that after their opening defeats to France and Italy, Ireland and Scotland would be facing off in the final round with their title hopes alive? Rugby • 14 Mar
McCarthy: 'I've loads more to give and to get better at' Joe McCarthy says he's far from the finished product, as he looks to help Ireland finish their Six Nations campaign on a high against Scotland. Rugby • 14 Mar
McCarthy: 'I've loads more to give and to get better at' Joe McCarthy says he's far from the finished product, as he looks to help Ireland finish their Six Nations campaign on a high against Scotland. Rugby • 14 Mar
Lenihan: Ireland are in the Scottish heads Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Saturday's final round of Guinness Six Nations games with the Triple Crown on the line between Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 13 Mar
Lenihan: Ireland are in the Scottish heads Donal Lenihan looks ahead to Saturday's final round of Guinness Six Nations games with the Triple Crown on the line between Ireland and Scotland at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 13 Mar