Monaghan: We're playing for 'phenomenal leader' McMahon Sam Monaghan says Ireland will be playing for their injured co-captain Edel McMahon when they take on France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter. Rugby • 12 Sep
Monaghan: We're playing for 'phenomenal leader' McMahon Sam Monaghan says Ireland will be playing for their injured co-captain Edel McMahon when they take on France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter. Rugby • 12 Sep
Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva The Ireland Women's rugby team will play their first standalone Test match at the Aviva Stadium next May against Scotland. Rugby • 12 Sep
Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva The Ireland Women's rugby team will play their first standalone Test match at the Aviva Stadium next May against Scotland. Rugby • 12 Sep
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
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
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
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
Monaghan: Revenge not on menu for 'evolved' Ireland Sam Monaghan insists there is no danger of Ireland underestimating Spain as they bid to secure a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place. Rugby • 30 Aug
Monaghan: Revenge not on menu for 'evolved' Ireland Sam Monaghan insists there is no danger of Ireland underestimating Spain as they bid to secure a Rugby World Cup quarter-final place. Rugby • 30 Aug
Monaghan keen to kick on after winning World Cup start Sam Monaghan feels Ireland have plenty of room for improvement despite beginning their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 28-point hammering of Japan. Rugby • 28 Aug
Monaghan keen to kick on after winning World Cup start Sam Monaghan feels Ireland have plenty of room for improvement despite beginning their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 28-point hammering of Japan. Rugby • 28 Aug
Sam Monaghan Ireland's co-captain and leader, Sam Monaghan's return to action is a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup. profiles • 15 Aug
Sam Monaghan Ireland's co-captain and leader, Sam Monaghan's return to action is a much-needed boost ahead of the World Cup. profiles • 15 Aug
Monaghan eyeing New Zealand rematch at World Cup Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is looking forward to going head-to-head with world champions New Zealand on rugby's biggest stage next year. Rugby • 18 Oct 24
Monaghan eyeing New Zealand rematch at World Cup Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is looking forward to going head-to-head with world champions New Zealand on rugby's biggest stage next year. Rugby • 18 Oct 24
'So proud' - Ireland revel in World Cup qualification Pride was the buzz word for Ireland's player of the match Brittany Hogan after qualification for the 2025 Women's Rugby Cup was secured following a tense 15-12 victory over Scotland in their final Six Nations match. Rugby • 27 Apr 24
'So proud' - Ireland revel in World Cup qualification Pride was the buzz word for Ireland's player of the match Brittany Hogan after qualification for the 2025 Women's Rugby Cup was secured following a tense 15-12 victory over Scotland in their final Six Nations match. Rugby • 27 Apr 24
Monaghan: I wouldn't be here without Clíodhna Moloney Sam Monaghan explains why she owes Clíodhna Moloney a debt of gratitude, as the hooker prepares for her return to international rugby. Rugby • 13 Apr 24
Monaghan: I wouldn't be here without Clíodhna Moloney Sam Monaghan explains why she owes Clíodhna Moloney a debt of gratitude, as the hooker prepares for her return to international rugby. Rugby • 13 Apr 24
Monaghan returns as Bemand makes four changes for Italy Sam Monaghan will captain Ireland in this Sunday's Women's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with head coach Scott Bemand making four changes to his side from the opening defeat to France. Rugby • 29 Mar 24
Monaghan returns as Bemand makes four changes for Italy Sam Monaghan will captain Ireland in this Sunday's Women's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with head coach Scott Bemand making four changes to his side from the opening defeat to France. Rugby • 29 Mar 24
Monaghan set to return for Ireland against Italy Ireland have received a boost ahead of Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy, with Sam Monaghan on course to return from injury. Rugby • 27 Mar 24
Monaghan set to return for Ireland against Italy Ireland have received a boost ahead of Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy, with Sam Monaghan on course to return from injury. Rugby • 27 Mar 24
Ireland hopeful that Monaghan will be fit to face Italy Ireland are hopeful that Sam Monaghan will be fit for next weekend's Women's Six Nations match against Italy after missing out against France on Saturday due to concussion. Rugby • 21 Mar 24
Ireland hopeful that Monaghan will be fit to face Italy Ireland are hopeful that Sam Monaghan will be fit for next weekend's Women's Six Nations match against Italy after missing out against France on Saturday due to concussion. Rugby • 21 Mar 24
Snow and sunburn - Monaghan braced for France welcome Sam Monaghan knows what to expect when Ireland run out at the Stade Marie-Marvingt to begin their Women's Six Nations campaign against France and is ready to embrace the challenge. Rugby • 21 Mar 24
Snow and sunburn - Monaghan braced for France welcome Sam Monaghan knows what to expect when Ireland run out at the Stade Marie-Marvingt to begin their Women's Six Nations campaign against France and is ready to embrace the challenge. Rugby • 21 Mar 24
Ireland 'belief' key to WXV3 victory, says Monaghan Ten points down with just 20 minutes to play, Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team never lost belief that they could get the job done. Rugby • 30 Oct 23
Ireland 'belief' key to WXV3 victory, says Monaghan Ten points down with just 20 minutes to play, Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team never lost belief that they could get the job done. Rugby • 30 Oct 23
Monaghan wants Ireland to build on WXV win Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team aim to build on last weekend's big win over Kazakhstan as they prepare to take on Colombia in the WXV3. Rugby • 21 Oct 23
Monaghan wants Ireland to build on WXV win Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team aim to build on last weekend's big win over Kazakhstan as they prepare to take on Colombia in the WXV3. Rugby • 21 Oct 23
Monaghan excited about locking horns with team-mates Sam Monaghan can't wait to test herself against her club team-mates when Ireland host England on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Apr 23
Monaghan excited about locking horns with team-mates Sam Monaghan can't wait to test herself against her club team-mates when Ireland host England on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Apr 23
Ireland looking inwards ahead of daunting England trip Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says he and his players will be focusing entirely on themselves ahead of their daunting TikTok Women's Six Nations visit to England on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Apr 22
Ireland looking inwards ahead of daunting England trip Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says he and his players will be focusing entirely on themselves ahead of their daunting TikTok Women's Six Nations visit to England on Sunday. Rugby • 19 Apr 22
Meath's Sam Monaghan on her unlikely road to Test rugby Sam Monaghan's Ireland debut didn't go to plan but the Wasps second row is aiming to put things right on Sunday. Rugby • 17 Sep 21
Meath's Sam Monaghan on her unlikely road to Test rugby Sam Monaghan's Ireland debut didn't go to plan but the Wasps second row is aiming to put things right on Sunday. Rugby • 17 Sep 21
'Things need to improve' - Inter-pro fallout continues Ireland internationals Stacey Flood and Sam Monaghan have both given their thoughts on the changing conditions provided to Connacht and Ulster's players for their Inter-pro meeting in Donnybrook last Saturday. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
'Things need to improve' - Inter-pro fallout continues Ireland internationals Stacey Flood and Sam Monaghan have both given their thoughts on the changing conditions provided to Connacht and Ulster's players for their Inter-pro meeting in Donnybrook last Saturday. Rugby • 16 Sep 21
Far from straightforward but 10 jersey 'not cursed' Adam Griggs says it's important that more experienced players help out his new out-half as Ireland bid to qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Sep 21
Far from straightforward but 10 jersey 'not cursed' Adam Griggs says it's important that more experienced players help out his new out-half as Ireland bid to qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Sep 21
