Van der Flier and Monaghan take POTY awards

Josh van der Flier and Sam Monaghan were the big winners at this year's Rugby Players Ireland awards, being names, winning the Accenture XV's Player's …

Rugby players of year nominees announced

Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen have been nominated for the Players' Player of the Year award.

Ryan return perfectly timed for Leinster title tilt

Leinster coach Robin McBryde hailed the performance of James Ryan as the second row made his comeback from injury against Leicester.

RTÉ Rugby pod: 6 Nations debrief, Champions Cup returns

Neil Treacy, Eddie O'Sullivan and Fiona Hayes recap the week's big rugby news on the RTÉ Rugby podcast

Fitting finale for Ireland to push on to next level

Greg McWilliams hopes that Saturday night's dramatic win over Scotland can be a turning point for his Ireland side.

Fryday delighted with 'bittersweet' win over Scots

Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says her side always believed they could get the job done against Scotland

Breen saves the day for never-say-die Ireland

Ireland finished their Women's Six Nations campaign with a last-gasp victory over Scotland, winning 15-14 with a late converted try.

TikTok Women's 6 Nations: Ireland 15-14 Scotland recap

Enya Breen was the hero as Ireland staged a late comeback to beat Scotland 15-14 in Belfast

England complete inevitable Grand Slam with French win

Two tries from Bristol prop Sarah Bern helped England claim the Grand Slam with a 24-12 victory over France in 'Le Crunch' in Bayonne.

Parma pain may add 'fuel' to Ireland fire against Scots

Ireland aim to finish off their Women's Six Nations campaign with victory over Scotland.

Tyrrell can understand departures during Six Nations

Hannah Tyrrell says she can understand why some players departed Ireland's Six Nations squad in the middle of the tournament.

'That sore feeling rolls into excitement' - O'Connor

Ireland number 8 Hannah O'Connor is burning the candle at both ends as the team aim to finish the Six Nations on a high.

Tackle technique always part of training - O'Connor

Ireland's tackling technique cost them dearly last week but it hasn't been a special focus of attention ahead of their final TikTok Women's Six Nations …

Irwin to make Ireland bow as Monaghan returns

Vicky Irwin will make her Ireland debut in Saturday's Women's Six Nations match against Scotland, while Sam Monaghan returns from injury.

No 'silver bullet' solutions to women's game problems

There is no "silver bullet" solution to the problems facing the development of women's rugby in the country, according to Eddie O'Sullivan.

RTÉ Rugby pod: Women's 6 Nations and URC playoffs race

Professional v amateur reality hits home for Ireland

Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says England's resources told after they hammered Ireland 69-0.

England prove too strong for depleted Ireland

Ireland were overwhelmed 69-0 by a professional England outfit who remain on target for a Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.

McWilliams: First-half positives can be built on

Greg McWilliams admitted that he always expected Ireland to lose heavily against England but wants his side to focus on the positives.

Recap: Six Nations: England 69-0 Ireland

Relive all the action from Welford Road as England hosted Ireland in the Women's Six Nations

Italy see off Scotland to claim first Six Nations win

Scotland slipped to the bottom of the TikTok Women's Six Nations standings with a 20-13 defeat to Italy in Parma.

Player development more important than result v England

Ireland face a daunting task against England but small goals are achievable.

Unions must put resources together to build Six Nations

Ireland can expect a massive crowd when they face England in the Women's Six Nations on Sunday at Welford Road and Greg McWilliams wants the …

Naoupu, Considine recalled, Scuffil-McCabe to make bow

Molly Scuffil-McCabe will make her Ireland debut on Sunday against England, while Niamh Byrne is set to earn her first cap off the bench.

Doyle details Irish challenges as gap to England grows

Women's rugby, and Ireland's status in women's rugby, has changed quite a bit since Aoife Doyle won the first of her eight caps.