Expectation rather than hope for England at World Cup While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final … Rugby • 07 Oct 22
IRFU announces 'independent review' into RWC failure The IRFU has announced that it has ordered an "entirely independent" review into Ireland Women's XV failure to qualify for the World Cup. Rugby • 20 Oct 21
Some selection calls disrespected game - Hayes Fiona Hayes, a stalwart of the Ireland team that won two Six Nations titles and beat New Zealand in 2014, admits she was "baffled" by … Rugby • 29 Sep 21
Poor Irish discipline gave Scotland confidence - Easson Ireland's lack of discipline gave Scotland confidence that they would get enough chances to win their World Cup qualifier. Rugby • 27 Sep 21
Preview: World Cup place at stake for Ireland Ireland will need to improve in many areas in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Rugby • 25 Sep 21
Laser-focused Ireland intent on getting job done Ireland captain Ciara Griffin admits that the shock defeat to Spain has helped to focus the team. Rugby • 24 Sep 21
Griggs names unchanged Ireland team for Scots clash Head coach Adam Griggs has named an unchanged Ireland side for their must-win Rugby World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday. Rugby • 24 Sep 21
Crucial Ireland World Cup qualifier live on RTÉ Ireland's must-win Rugby World Cup qualifier against Scotland on Saturday will be shown live on RTÉ2 and the RTÉ Player. Rugby • 22 Sep 21
'Unthinkable' that Ireland won't qualify - Parsons Beibhinn Parsons say it's "unthinkable" that Ireland won't qualify for next year's World Cup in New Zealand. Rugby • 22 Sep 21
Griffin ready to embrace the pressure in Italy Ireland captain Ciara Griffin is ready to embrace the high-pressure situation of their crucial Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier with Italy. Rugby • 18 Sep 21
Griggs: Spain defeat is out of our system Ireland head coach Adam Griggs is confident that the side's grieving process will be complete ahead of their make-or-break Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier with … Rugby • 18 Sep 21
Four changes to Ireland team for Italian job Ireland coach Adam Griggs has made four changes to his side for the Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier showdown against Italy in Parma on Sunday … Rugby • 18 Sep 21
Ireland v Italy live on RTÉ Player Ireland's must-win Rugby World Cup qualifier against Italy today will be live on the RTÉ Player. Rugby • 19 Sep 21
Mulhall set for Ireland debut in Spain WC qualifier Lucy Mulhall will make her Ireland XVs debut in the first game of the World Cup 2021 European qualifying tournament against Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 12 Sep 21
Ireland Parma-bound as RWC qualifiers confirmed Ireland will face Spain, Italy and Scotland in their Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign, which takes place in Parma later this month. Rugby • 03 Sep 21
December dates for Ireland Women's World Cup qualifiers Ireland Women will begin their delayed Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifying campaign at the start of December, with Scotland and Italy among their opponents. Rugby • 11 Aug 20
