Flood: We can't be afraid of what people think of us Ireland full-back Stacey Flood insists the team will embrace the pressure that comes with a higher profile in the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 21 Aug
Flood: We can't be afraid of what people think of us Ireland full-back Stacey Flood insists the team will embrace the pressure that comes with a higher profile in the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 21 Aug
Bemand under pressure to fill Wafer, King and Wall role How will Ireland make up the numbers left behind by Aoife Wafer, Erin King and Dorothy Wall? Rugby • 20 Aug
Bemand under pressure to fill Wafer, King and Wall role How will Ireland make up the numbers left behind by Aoife Wafer, Erin King and Dorothy Wall? Rugby • 20 Aug
Japan women's rugby team: All you need to know With the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup now just days away, all eyes are on Ireland's opener with Japan. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland's Pool C opponents. Rugby • 21 Aug
Japan women's rugby team: All you need to know With the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup now just days away, all eyes are on Ireland's opener with Japan. Here's everything you need to know about Ireland's Pool C opponents. Rugby • 21 Aug
The wait is over as Ireland prepare for RWC return Neil Treacy is joined in our new-look RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor and ex-Munster out-half Jonny Holland as we look ahead to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. Rugby • 20 Aug
The wait is over as Ireland prepare for RWC return Neil Treacy is joined in our new-look RTÉ Rugby podcast studio by former Ireland international Hannah O'Connor and ex-Munster out-half Jonny Holland as we look ahead to the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. Rugby • 20 Aug
Cantwell: Ireland will start fast in World Cup pool Lynne Cantwell is expecting Ireland to make a fast start at the Women's Rugby World Cup this week, but believes Scott Bemand's side will have one eye on defending champions New Zealand later in the pool. Rugby • 20 Aug
Cantwell: Ireland will start fast in World Cup pool Lynne Cantwell is expecting Ireland to make a fast start at the Women's Rugby World Cup this week, but believes Scott Bemand's side will have one eye on defending champions New Zealand later in the pool. Rugby • 20 Aug
Ballinasloe trio ready to take Rugby World Cup by storm As the club celebrates its 150th anniversary, Ballinasloe's Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely are excited to take on the challenge of Rugby World Cup 2025 and to make the local area proud. Rugby • 18 Aug
Ballinasloe trio ready to take Rugby World Cup by storm As the club celebrates its 150th anniversary, Ballinasloe's Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely are excited to take on the challenge of Rugby World Cup 2025 and to make the local area proud. Rugby • 18 Aug
O'Brien 'happy enough here' with no England plans Ireland out-half Dannah O'Brien has no plans switch to the Premiership Women's Rugby league in England declaring she is "happy" where she is. Rugby • 16 Aug
O'Brien 'happy enough here' with no England plans Ireland out-half Dannah O'Brien has no plans switch to the Premiership Women's Rugby league in England declaring she is "happy" where she is. Rugby • 16 Aug
New Ireland cap Perry: 'It's all been a bit crazy' Ellena Perry says it's been a "crazy" few weeks as the former England prop prepares to represent Ireland at the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 15 Aug
New Ireland cap Perry: 'It's all been a bit crazy' Ellena Perry says it's been a "crazy" few weeks as the former England prop prepares to represent Ireland at the Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 15 Aug
Dannah O'Brien Yet another Tullow player to represent Ireland, Dannah O'Brien has been Ireland's first choice 10 for a few years now. profiles • 15 Aug
Dannah O'Brien Yet another Tullow player to represent Ireland, Dannah O'Brien has been Ireland's first choice 10 for a few years now. profiles • 15 Aug
Aoife Wafer A modern star of the sport, Wexford's Aoife Wafer is one of the brightest sparks in the game at the moment. profiles • 15 Aug
Aoife Wafer A modern star of the sport, Wexford's Aoife Wafer is one of the brightest sparks in the game at the moment. profiles • 15 Aug
Molly Scuffil-McCabe A Dublin native but playing in New Zealand currently, it's fair to say Molly Scuffil-McCabe is taking a different route to the World Cup. profiles • 15 Aug
Molly Scuffil-McCabe A Dublin native but playing in New Zealand currently, it's fair to say Molly Scuffil-McCabe is taking a different route to the World Cup. profiles • 15 Aug
Fiona Tuite Dublin-born but an Ulster forward, Fiona Tuite has been coming into her own in recent years. profiles • 15 Aug
Fiona Tuite Dublin-born but an Ulster forward, Fiona Tuite has been coming into her own in recent years. profiles • 15 Aug
Aoibheann Reilly A third squad member to hail from Ballinasloe, Aoibheann Reilly was destined for the green shirt from a young age. profiles • 15 Aug
Aoibheann Reilly A third squad member to hail from Ballinasloe, Aoibheann Reilly was destined for the green shirt from a young age. profiles • 15 Aug
Ellena Perry A former England international who has changed allegiance, Ellena Perry is an experienced addition to the Ireland squad. profiles • 15 Aug
Ellena Perry A former England international who has changed allegiance, Ellena Perry is an experienced addition to the Ireland squad. profiles • 15 Aug
Béibhinn Parsons Ireland rugby's youngest ever international at 16, Béibhinn Parsons has been a star of the game for quite some time. profiles • 15 Aug
Béibhinn Parsons Ireland rugby's youngest ever international at 16, Béibhinn Parsons has been a star of the game for quite some time. profiles • 15 Aug
Niamh O'Dowd Wexford's Niamh O'Dowd is another player quickly making a name for herself in Scott Bemand's tenure. profiles • 15 Aug
Niamh O'Dowd Wexford's Niamh O'Dowd is another player quickly making a name for herself in Scott Bemand's tenure. profiles • 15 Aug
Nancy McGillivray A talented young centre, Nancy McGillivray is now an Irish international despite interest from elsewhere. profiles • 15 Aug
Nancy McGillivray A talented young centre, Nancy McGillivray is now an Irish international despite interest from elsewhere. profiles • 15 Aug
Grace Moore London-born but Irish-qualified through family, Grace Moore is another multi-sport athlete excelling at international rugby. profiles • 15 Aug
Grace Moore London-born but Irish-qualified through family, Grace Moore is another multi-sport athlete excelling at international rugby. profiles • 15 Aug
Anna McGann Hailing from Athlone, Anna McGann's self-described "chaotic" lifestyle translates to her journey to Ireland's World Cup squad. profiles • 15 Aug
Anna McGann Hailing from Athlone, Anna McGann's self-described "chaotic" lifestyle translates to her journey to Ireland's World Cup squad. 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
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
Emily Lane Cork woman Emily Lane started her rugby journey at Mallow and came through the same Munster under-18s group as Enya Breen. profiles • 15 Aug
Emily Lane Cork woman Emily Lane started her rugby journey at Mallow and came through the same Munster under-18s group as Enya Breen. profiles • 15 Aug
Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald A Galway native who also took up the game during college, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald has a storied career for club and country. profiles • 15 Aug
Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald A Galway native who also took up the game during college, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald has a storied career for club and country. profiles • 15 Aug
Eve Higgins A native of Dublin, Eve Higgins' rugby journey started at Barnhall RFC, where she played with the boys before a move to Railway Union. profiles • 15 Aug
Eve Higgins A native of Dublin, Eve Higgins' rugby journey started at Barnhall RFC, where she played with the boys before a move to Railway Union. profiles • 15 Aug
Nicole Fowley She might be the oldest player in the Ireland squad, but at 32, Nicole Fowley is a reliable back-up to Dannah O'Brien. profiles • 15 Aug
Nicole Fowley She might be the oldest player in the Ireland squad, but at 32, Nicole Fowley is a reliable back-up to Dannah O'Brien. profiles • 15 Aug
Edel McMahon Munster born, but a Connacht legend, Edel McMahon found rugby by accident, and Ireland have been grateful ever since. profiles • 15 Aug
Edel McMahon Munster born, but a Connacht legend, Edel McMahon found rugby by accident, and Ireland have been grateful ever since. profiles • 15 Aug
