Recap: Ireland's World Cup dream ended by Scotland Ireland have missed out on the 2021 Rugby World Cup after a 20-18 defeat to Scotland in Parma. Rugby • 25 Sep 21
Scotland throw group wide open with Spain scalp Scotland Women boosted their World Cup qualification bid with a bonus-point victory at Spain. Rugby • 19 Sep 21
As it happened: Ireland bounce back to beat Italy Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2021 Rugby World Cup are on a knife edge heading into today's game against Italy in Parma, where they … Rugby • 19 Sep 21
Ireland Women's RWC qualifiers fixed for September Ireland are bound for Italy next month for the re-scheduled European qualification tournament for the 2021 Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 11 Aug 21
Decision to postpone Women's Rugby World Cup ratified World Rugby's recommendation to postpone the women's World Cup until next year has been ratified by the global governing body's executive committee. Rugby • 09 Mar 21
Six Nations now a 'real motivation' for Griggs' Ireland The rescheduled Women's Six Nations Championship is coming at a good time for Ireland, according to head coach Adam Griggs. Rugby • 03 Mar 21
Women's Rugby World Cup expanded to 16 teams from 2025 The number of teams participating in the women's Rugby World Cup will be increased from 12 to 16 from the 2025 edition, the sport's governing … Rugby • 30 Nov 20
Eden Park to host Women's 2021 World Cup final The women's Rugby World Cup final will be held at one of the game's major venues for the first time next year when Eden Park … Rugby • 04 Feb 20
World Rugby drop gender titles for the World Cup World Rugby has announced that its flagship 15s and sevens Rugby World Cup properties will no longer include gender in their titles. Rugby • 21 Aug 19
Qualifying path an opportunity for Ireland, says Steed Ireland must qualify for the 2021 World Cup but Fiona Steed says it's an opportunity for the team to get their house in order. Rugby • 07 Apr 19
No automatic place for Ireland at 2021 World Cup Ireland will need to beat Italy and Scotland, both of whom they've lost to in recent Six Nations tournaments, in order to qualify for 2021's … Rugby • 05 Apr 19
New Zealand to host 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup Ireland staged a successful edition in 2017 and now the tournament moves to the southern hemisphere for the first time. Rugby • 14 Nov 18
Murphy: World Cup disappointment 'still sucks' Jenny Murphy reflects on Ireland's disastrous World Cup on home soil last year and why she feels now is the right time to take a … Rugby • 12 Jan 18
Sophie Spence announces Irish retirement 'with regret' Sophie Spence has called time on her international career after failing to make the 38-player squad for the forthcoming Six Nations. Rugby • 22 Dec 17
History made as Neville referees European club fixture Former Ireland rugby player Joy Neville has made history by becoming the first woman to referee a European professional club fixture. Rugby • 16 Dec 17
Doyle: Time for players to stand up to IRFU Former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle believes it is time for the team to fight back against the appointment of a part-time head coach on … Rugby • 18 Oct 17
Ireland's fall: who's to blame for World Cup disaster? Fiona Steed and Philip Doyle have their say on a massively disappointing campaign. Rugby • 29 Aug 17
Hunter airs pride after England's defeat to Black Ferns England captain Sarah Hunter has insisted defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup final will not define the success of her side. Rugby • 27 Aug 17
New Zealand topple England in thrilling World Cup final New Zealand delivered a stunning second half performance to topple reigning champions England and win back the Women's Rugby World Cup in a pulsating final … Rugby • 26 Aug 17
Tom Tierney steps down as Irish women's rugby coach Tom Tierney confirmed that he is stepping down as coach of the Ireland women's rugby team after their 27-17 loss to Wales to the 7th/8th … Rugby • 26 Aug 17
Veteran second-row Mazzie Reilly hangs up her boots Veteran second-row Marie Louise Reilly confirmed her retirement from international rugby after Ireland's bitterly disappointing loss to Wales in the World Cup seventh-placed play-off. Rugby • 26 Aug 17
Ireland slump to Wales loss as World Cup ends on low Ireland's home World Cup ended on a bitterly disappointing note as they crashed to another defeat in their seventh-placed play-off against Wales. Rugby • 27 Aug 17
Recap: Ireland fall to Wales defeat The host nation were beaten by Wales in the seventh place play-off at Kingspan Stadium and miss out on automatic qualification for the next Women's … Rugby • 26 Aug 17
Tierney forced to make changes for Wales clash With Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy unavailable, coach Tom Tierney has made four changes to the Ireland team to take on Wales in Saturday's Women's … Rugby • 25 Aug 17
Former Ireland captain Neville to ref World Cup final Former Ireland captain Joy Neville will referee the Women's Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and England this Saturday. Rugby • 24 Aug 17
