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Scott Bemand believes Ireland are closing in on a Six Nations victory

'Sideline' criticism always interesting, says Bemand

Scott Bemand says he has full confidence in his leadership group after Ireland came under criticism following their Women's Six Nations defeat to Italy.

Rugby • 04 Apr 24

Ireland's players react after the final whistle at the RDS

Bemand: Italy defeat 'a missed opportunity' for Ireland

Ireland coach Scott Bemand admitted his side lacked a clinical edge, as they fell to a first ever home defeat to Italy in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 31 Mar 24

Bemand had 'tough discussions' before team announcement

Ireland coach Scott Bemand revealed he had some "tough conversations" with disappointed players before he announced his team to face Italy in Sunday's Women's Six Nations at the RDS.

Rugby • 29 Mar 24

Sam Monaghan in action for Gloucester-Hartpury

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 were beaten 53-3 by France last season

Bemand: Ireland to 'fire some shots' at France

Scott Bemand says he expects Ireland to "fire some shots" at France in this Saturday's opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 19 Mar 24

Bemand: Top three finish Ireland's target in Women's 6N

Ireland coach Scott Bemand says qualification for the 2025 Rugby World Cup is the number one priority, ahead of the Guinness Women's Six Nations which gets under way later this month.

Rugby • 07 Mar 24

Béibhinn Parsons helped Ireland to win the SVNS tournament in Perth in January

Parsons & Higgins named in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Sevens players Béibhinn Parsons, Eve Higgins and Aoibheann Reilly have all been included in the Ireland squad for the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Rugby • 19 Feb 24

Sam Monaghan (r) and Edel McMahon lift the trophy

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

Edel McMahon scored Ireland's sixth try against Colombia

Bemand relishing step up in class for Ireland

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has welcomed the step up in class his side will face against Spain in the final of the WXV3.

Rugby • 26 Oct 23

Ireland have gone two games without conceding a try

Bemand hails Ireland 'machines' after WXV victory

Scott Bemand compared his Ireland side to "machines" as they made it two from two at the WXV3 with a comprehensive victory over Colombia.

Rugby • 22 Oct 23

Ireland take on Kazakhstan in their opening game on Friday

Bemand: WXV3 a chance to 'get the plane off the runway'

Ireland women's coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV3 campaign will be an opportunity to "get the plane off the runway" as they go in search of qualification for the next Rugby World Cup in 2025.

Rugby • 11 Oct 23

Beibhinn Parsons, left, and Dorothy Wall will both start at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai

Bemand names experienced Irish team to face Kazakhstan

New Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand has named an experienced team for their opening match of the inaugural WXV competition.

Rugby • 11 Oct 23

Ireland are aiming to turn a new leaf after two disappointing seasons

Bemand: 'Clarity and purpose' key in new Ireland set-up

New head coach Scott Bemand outlines his plans to get Ireland back to the top table of international rugby.

Rugby • 29 Sep 23

Wall aiming to realise Olympic dream with Ireland 7s

Former Meath footballer Vikki Wall has signed a contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union and is being integrated into their Sevens programme with the Paris Olympics next year in mind.

Rugby • 28 Sep 23

Scott Bemand