Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Wall kicks two goals as North Melbourne take AFLW title

Meath two-time All-Ireland winner Vikki Wall contributed two goals and a behind as North Melbourne hammered the Brisbane Lions 39-9 to claim a first AFLW title.

AFLW Grand Final • 30 Nov 24

Collingwood's Sarah Rowe is tackled by Annalyse Lister of Greater Western Sydney

AFLW round-up: Rowe on target in Collingwood victory

Mayo's Sarah Rowe grabbed a goal for Collingwood as they inflicted a 6.10 (46) to 2.2 (14) defeat on Greater Western Sydney to keep tabs with AFLW rivals Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne at the top of the table.

other sport • 09 Oct 22

O'Dwyer stars as Lions beat Crows in AFLW final

Tipperary's Orla O'Dwyer starred for Brisbane Lions as they beat Adelaide Crows and Ailish Considine in the Australia Football League Women's Grand Final.

other sport • 17 Apr 21

Cora Staunton hit 10 goals during the regular season, though the Giants failed to reach the play-offs

Ace attacker Staunton named in AFLW Team of the Year

Cora Staunton has been recognised for her exploits this season for the Greater Western Sydney Giants with an inclusion in the AFLW's 2021 Team of the Year.

AFLW • 06 Apr 21

'It's exciting but scary. It's a hard-hitting sport'

Bonner says AFLW rookie trial is 'exciting but scary'

Donegal footballer Yvonne Bonner says she's excited about the prospect of travelling to Melbourne to take part in a Women's AFL trial for the chance to secure a contract for the 2019 season.

GAA • 18 Sep 18

'There was a running joke through the club for interviews and things like that, that Cora would have to slow down her talking'

'When Cora got the ball, the crowd would just go crazy'

Greater Western Sydney Giants player Courtney Gum shares her experiences of playing with Cora Staunton in the women's AFL.

GAA • 14 Apr 18

Dublin footballer Lyndsey Davey at Holy Spirit BNS in Ballymun

Davey: Staunton switch could open gates to Oz

Dublin's Lyndsey Davey believes there is potential for other Ladies footballers to follow in Cora Staunton's footsteps, and pursue opportunities in the Women's AFL.

GAA • 25 Oct 17

Women's Aussie Rules