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'Sport is fascinating because what is written on paper is partially irrelevant to how the game plays out'

Leinster hampered by lack of quality time together

SWANSEA, WALES - JANUARY 12: Iestyn Hopkins of Ospreys celebrates scoring their team's second try during the EPCR Challenge Cup match between Ospreys and USAP at Swansea.com Stadium on January 12, 2024 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Image

Connacht collapse sees them lose out to Ospreys

BATH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Joe Cokanasiga of Bath celebrates scoring his team's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup match between Bath Rugby and Munster Rugby at The Recreation Ground on December 06, 2025 in Bath, England. (Photo by Michael Ste

Champions Cup: Bath 40-14 Munster - recap

Dublin , Ireland - 6 December 2025; Jordan Larmour of Leinster is tackled by Cadan Murley of Harlequins during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile via Getty I

Larmour the merrier as seven-try Leinster dominate

12 April 2025; Nicole Fowley of Ireland is tackled by Maddie Feaunati of England during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at Virgin Media Park in Cork. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Out-half Fowley retires from international rugby

12 April 2025; Munster supporters during the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final match between Bordeaux Begles and Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas in Bordeaux, France. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster set to come out swinging in latest Euro bid

29 November 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and DHL Stormers at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

McMillan confident Crowley will be fit for Gloucester

Ulster's Zac Ward celebrates his try against Racing 92

Second-half deluge sees Ulster demolish Racing 92

Fixtures & Results More

Pools

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Pool A

Pts

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L

D

W

P

Team

England

15

191

0

0

3

3

Australia

8

33

1

1

1

3

USA

8

-2

1

1

1

3

Samoa

0

-222

3

0

0

3

Pool B

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

Canada

15

121

0

0

3

3

Scotland

10

23

1

0

2

3

Fiji

5

-69

2

0

1

3

Wales

2

-75

3

0

0

3

Pool C

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

New Zealand

15

129

0

0

3

3

Ireland

10

4

1

0

2

3

Japan

5

-63

2

0

1

3

Spain

1

-70

3

0

0

3

Pool D

Pts

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L

D

W

P

Team

France

14

150

0

0

3

3

South Africa

10

18

1

0

2

3

Italy

7

32

2

0

1

3

Brazil

0

-200

3

0

0

3

Ireland Women's World Cup Squad

Claire Boles

Hailing from Enniskillen in Fermanagh, Claire Boles is a combative …

Enya Breen

The latest of the Cork contingent in the squad, Enya …

Beth Buttimer

Still only 19, it's has been an upward curve for …

Ruth Campbell

A former Naas player, Ruth Campbell has surged through the …

Eimear Corri-Fallon

A Portlaoise lady with an impressive CV, Eimear Corri-Fallon is …

Amee-Leigh Costigan

The pacy Tipperary woman is one of Ireland's greatest ever …

Aoife Dalton

After starting her rugby career in Tullamore, Aoife Dalton has …

Méabh Deely

One of three Ballinasloe RFC club women in the panel, …

Linda Djougang

A late comer to rugby, Linda Djougang has been a …

Stacey Flood

One of the mainstays in Ireland squads of late, Stacey …

Nicole Fowley

She might be the oldest player in the Ireland squad, …

Eve Higgins

A native of Dublin, Eve Higgins' rugby journey started at …

Brittany Hogan

Another player to come from a famous club, in Ballynahinch, …

Neve Jones

Neve Jones has played rugby since mini's and was a …

Ivana Kiripati

A debutant at the start of August, Ivana Kiripati has …

Emily Lane

Cork woman Emily Lane started her rugby journey at Mallow …

Siobhán McCarthy

Another Clare native in Ireland's pack, Siobhán McCarthy has made …

Anna McGann

Hailing from Athlone, Anna McGann's self-described "chaotic" lifestyle translates to …

Nancy McGillivray

A talented young centre, Nancy McGillivray is now an Irish …

Sadhbh McGrath

With an Ireland debut at 18 and known leadership qualities, …

Edel McMahon

Munster born, but a Connacht legend, Edel McMahon found rugby …

Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald

A Galway native who also took up the game during …

Sam Monaghan

Ireland's co-captain and leader, Sam Monaghan's return to action is …

Grace Moore

London-born but Irish-qualified through family, Grace Moore is another multi-sport …

Dannah O'Brien

Yet another Tullow player to represent Ireland, Dannah O'Brien has …

Niamh O'Dowd

Wexford's Niamh O'Dowd is another player quickly making a name …

Béibhinn Parsons

Ireland rugby's youngest ever international at 16, Béibhinn Parsons has …

Ellena Perry

A former England international who has changed allegiance, Ellena Perry …

Aoibheann Reilly

A third squad member to hail from Ballinasloe, Aoibheann Reilly …

Molly Scuffil-McCabe

A Dublin native but playing in New Zealand currently, it's …

Fiona Tuite

Dublin-born but an Ulster forward, Fiona Tuite has been coming …

Aoife Wafer

A modern star of the sport, Wexford's Aoife Wafer is …