One year on - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns Ireland face New Zealand for the first time since recording a famous win over the world champions last year. Rugby • 06 Sep
One year on - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns Ireland face New Zealand for the first time since recording a famous win over the world champions last year. Rugby • 06 Sep
Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know Ireland take on the Black Ferns on Sunday to decide who tops Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup - find out all you need to know about the match here. Rugby • 06 Sep
Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know Ireland take on the Black Ferns on Sunday to decide who tops Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup - find out all you need to know about the match here. Rugby • 06 Sep
Bemand has to weigh up risk and rewards of selection Scott Bemand has come big calls to make in his team to take on New Zealand this Sunday. Rugby • 04 Sep
Bemand has to weigh up risk and rewards of selection Scott Bemand has come big calls to make in his team to take on New Zealand this Sunday. Rugby • 04 Sep
Corri-Fallon: 'These are days we've all trained for' Having missed out on Ireland's famous win against New Zealand a year ago, Eimear Corri-Fallon is hoping to make up for lost time in Brighton this weekend. Rugby • 05 Sep
Corri-Fallon: 'These are days we've all trained for' Having missed out on Ireland's famous win against New Zealand a year ago, Eimear Corri-Fallon is hoping to make up for lost time in Brighton this weekend. Rugby • 05 Sep
Ireland must move up a gear for next phase of World Cup At the time of writing, there are some tickets left on general sale for Ireland against New Zealand on Sunday in Brighton, but it's dozens rather than hundreds or even thousands. Rugby • 04 Sep
Ireland must move up a gear for next phase of World Cup At the time of writing, there are some tickets left on general sale for Ireland against New Zealand on Sunday in Brighton, but it's dozens rather than hundreds or even thousands. Rugby • 04 Sep
Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his squad and made 12 changes to the starting XV, ahead of their final Pool A clash with Australia on Saturday evening in Brighton. Rugby • 04 Sep
Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his squad and made 12 changes to the starting XV, ahead of their final Pool A clash with Australia on Saturday evening in Brighton. Rugby • 04 Sep
Hogan ready to 'go to the well' against Black Ferns Last year's win against New Zealand took more out of Brittany Hogan than she had ever experienced in her rugby career. If Ireland are to pull off a repeat of last year's epic win this weekend, she knows it will take even more. Rugby • 04 Sep
Hogan ready to 'go to the well' against Black Ferns Last year's win against New Zealand took more out of Brittany Hogan than she had ever experienced in her rugby career. If Ireland are to pull off a repeat of last year's epic win this weekend, she knows it will take even more. Rugby • 04 Sep
Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious Denis Fogarty says Aoife Wafer is "bursting to go" for her first appearance at the Rugby World Cup, but that the back row will only feature against New Zealand if she's ready. Rugby • 03 Sep
Wafer 'in contention' for return but Ireland cautious Denis Fogarty says Aoife Wafer is "bursting to go" for her first appearance at the Rugby World Cup, but that the back row will only feature against New Zealand if she's ready. Rugby • 03 Sep
O'Brien: Black Ferns tie a 'stepping stone' for Ireland Dannah O'Brien says that Ireland will use Sunday's Pool C showdown against New Zealand as a "stepping stone" to their World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 02 Sep
O'Brien: Black Ferns tie a 'stepping stone' for Ireland Dannah O'Brien says that Ireland will use Sunday's Pool C showdown against New Zealand as a "stepping stone" to their World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 02 Sep
Ireland on track, but improvements needed v Black Ferns Scott Bemand had every right to stress the positives after Ireland's 43-27 win against Spain yesterday, but the head coach will know that significant improvements will be needed if they're to secure top spot in Pool C. Rugby • 01 Sep
Ireland on track, but improvements needed v Black Ferns Scott Bemand had every right to stress the positives after Ireland's 43-27 win against Spain yesterday, but the head coach will know that significant improvements will be needed if they're to secure top spot in Pool C. Rugby • 01 Sep
Djougang demands more after 'bittersweet' victory Ireland's half-centurion Linda Djougang said the concession of five tries to Spain made victory bittersweet, despite her team qualifying the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Womens Rugby World Cup • 31 Aug
Djougang demands more after 'bittersweet' victory Ireland's half-centurion Linda Djougang said the concession of five tries to Spain made victory bittersweet, despite her team qualifying the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Womens Rugby World Cup • 31 Aug
Ireland ratings: Moore and O'Brien best against Spain Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a bonus-point win over Spain. Here's how we rated the players. Rugby • 31 Aug
Ireland ratings: Moore and O'Brien best against Spain Ireland booked their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals thanks to a bonus-point win over Spain. Here's how we rated the players. Rugby • 31 Aug
Bemand thrilled after Ireland secure early QF spot Scott Bemand insists Ireland are right where they need to be at the Women's Rugby World Cup, after they secured their quarter-final spot with a game to spare following this afternoon's 43-27 win against Spain in Northampton. Rugby • 31 Aug
Bemand thrilled after Ireland secure early QF spot Scott Bemand insists Ireland are right where they need to be at the Women's Rugby World Cup, after they secured their quarter-final spot with a game to spare following this afternoon's 43-27 win against Spain in Northampton. Rugby • 31 Aug
Ireland secure quarter-final place after win v Spain Ireland scored seven tries in a 43-27 win over Spain as they moved into pole position to qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 31 Aug
Ireland secure quarter-final place after win v Spain Ireland scored seven tries in a 43-27 win over Spain as they moved into pole position to qualify for the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. Rugby • 31 Aug
Women's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain Relive all the action from Franklin's Gardens as Ireland took on Spain in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 31 Aug
Women's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain Relive all the action from Franklin's Gardens as Ireland took on Spain in Pool C of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 31 Aug
Preview: Ireland must keep eyes on prize against Spain Scott Bemand did his best to deny it, but it's hard to shake the feeling that Ireland are coming into Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Spain with one eye on next week against New Zealand. Rugby • 31 Aug
Preview: Ireland must keep eyes on prize against Spain Scott Bemand did his best to deny it, but it's hard to shake the feeling that Ireland are coming into Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C game against Spain with one eye on next week against New Zealand. Rugby • 31 Aug
Dalton: Ireland have grown since last Spanish meeting The 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifier defeat to Spain has gone down in infamy, but the most recent meeting of the sides two years ago has quietly grown to be a significant day for this current Irish team. Rugby • 30 Aug
Dalton: Ireland have grown since last Spanish meeting The 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifier defeat to Spain has gone down in infamy, but the most recent meeting of the sides two years ago has quietly grown to be a significant day for this current Irish team. Rugby • 30 Aug
Djougang: Winning 50 caps for Ireland 'beyond a dream' Linda Djougang says reaching 50 caps for Ireland is beyond her wildest dreams. Rugby • 29 Aug
Djougang: Winning 50 caps for Ireland 'beyond a dream' Linda Djougang says reaching 50 caps for Ireland is beyond her wildest dreams. Rugby • 29 Aug
Mitchell plays down one-sided scores at World Cup England head coach John Mitchell played down concerns about a raft of one-sided scorelines at the World Cup as his side seek to secure a quarter-final spot at the earliest opportunity. Rugby • 29 Aug
Mitchell plays down one-sided scores at World Cup England head coach John Mitchell played down concerns about a raft of one-sided scorelines at the World Cup as his side seek to secure a quarter-final spot at the earliest opportunity. Rugby • 29 Aug
No complacency for Spain selection, insists Bemand Scott Bemand has dismissed suggestions he has one eye on New Zealand ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Spain on Sunday. Rugby • 29 Aug
No complacency for Spain selection, insists Bemand Scott Bemand has dismissed suggestions he has one eye on New Zealand ahead of Sunday's Rugby World Cup Pool C clash with Spain on Sunday. Rugby • 29 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: 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
Bemand rotates as Ireland make seven changes for Spain Scott Bemand has shuffled his deck ahead of Sunday's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C meeting with Spain, after making seven changes to his side for the game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 29 Aug
Bemand rotates as Ireland make seven changes for Spain Scott Bemand has shuffled his deck ahead of Sunday's crucial Rugby World Cup Pool C meeting with Spain, after making seven changes to his side for the game at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby • 29 Aug
Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know Ahead of Ireland's clash with Spain on Sunday, here's everything you need to know about Ireland's second opponents at the Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 29 Aug
Spain women's rugby team: All you need to know Ahead of Ireland's clash with Spain on Sunday, here's everything you need to know about Ireland's second opponents at the Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 29 Aug
Packer to lead England as Wales lose co-captains Marlie Packer will lead England into their World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday as head coach John Mitchell makes extensive changes. Rugby • 28 Aug
Packer to lead England as Wales lose co-captains Marlie Packer will lead England into their World Cup match against Samoa on Saturday as head coach John Mitchell makes extensive changes. Rugby • 28 Aug
Reilly embracing the competition to be Ireland's No 9 There's no position in the Ireland women's rugby team as hotly contested right now as scrum-half. Rugby • 29 Aug
Reilly embracing the competition to be Ireland's No 9 There's no position in the Ireland women's rugby team as hotly contested right now as scrum-half. Rugby • 29 Aug
