England demolish Spain in World Cup opener England laid out a big statement of intent with a 10-try, 56-5 demolition of Spain to launch their Women's Rugby World Cup title defence - ... Rugby • 11 Aug 17
Fiona Coghlan: Ireland should embrace the pressure Former Ireland rugby captain Fiona Coghlan urges the players lining out against Australia in the opening game of the Women's Rugby World Cup to embrace ... Rugby • 08 Aug 17
Beaumont: Interest in WRWC in Ireland is "phenomenal" World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont says that the interest in Ireland in the Women's Rugby World Cup has been "phenomenal". Rugby • 08 Aug 17
Wallaroos ready to flip pressure and spoil Irish party Australia captain Shannon Parry is ready to crank up the pressure on Ireland and spoil the host nation's party ahead of their World Cup pool ... Rugby • 08 Aug 17
Molloy believes '16th player' can prove difference Claire Molloy has called on Ireland's "16th player" to make the difference ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia at a sold-out Belfield Bowl ... Rugby • 06 Aug 17
Peat ready for next challenge in a packed sporting life An international at three sports, an All-Ireland winner in another, a mother and a wife. Lindsay Peat has packed in quite a bit in her ... Rugby • 07 Aug 17
Niamh Briggs ruled out of the WRWC Ireland captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup through injury. The tournament is set to start on Wednesday 9 ... Rugby • 31 Jul 17
At a glance: Ireland's Rugby World Cup pool rivals Tom Tierney wants to "hit the ground running" when host nation Ireland begin their mission to deliver a World Cup, but they'll have to navigate ... Rugby • 06 Aug 17
Briggs back as skipper as Ireland name World Cup squad The Ireland squad for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with Niamh Briggs returning to the fold as captain after missing the ... Rugby • 24 Jul 17
Irish Women's World Cup pool games at UCD sold out Ireland's three pool games in the Women's Rugby World Cup in Dublin have been sold out, organisers have confirmed. Rugby • 29 Jun 17
Tierney brings fresh faces into November plans Tom Tierney has freshened up his Ireland squad by naming six uncapped players in his 31-woman panel for the looming November Internationals. Rugby • 27 Oct 16
Ireland to host 2017 Women's World Cup Ireland have been successful in their bid to host the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 13 May 15
IRFU bids for 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup The IRFU has announced that is has submitted a bid to host the Women's Rugby World Cup in August 2017 at locations in Dublin and ... Rugby • 02 Mar 15
Ireland qualify directly for Women's RWC Ireland will qualify automatically for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 18 Dec 14
Coghlan hails historic Irish effort Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan hailed her team as an "amazing bunch" after a historic fourth-place finish at the Women's Rugby World Cup in France. Rugby • 21 Aug 14
Doyle makes two changes for third-place play-off Head coach Philip Doyle has made two changes to the Ireland team to take on France in the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup third-place play-off ... Rugby • 16 Aug 14
Doyle 'bitterly disappointed' with Irish exit Ireland head coach Philip Doyle was left to rue what he called "a complete lack of a performance" after his side's 7-40 defeat to England ... Rugby • 13 Aug 14
As it happened: Ireland 7-40 England Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final did not go as hoped, with England registering five tries to Ireland's one in a comprehensive win. Rugby • 13 Aug 14
Cantwell targets World Cup glory Lynne Cantwell has said Ireland's next target is to win the World Cup, after a 40-5 win over Kazakhstan meant they secured an historic semi-final ... Rugby • 10 Aug 14
Doyle: Rugby side can inspire Irish women Ireland head coach Philip has said he hopes the achievements of the Ireland women's rugby team can act as an inspiration for women's sport in ... Rugby • 04 Apr 15
Ireland advance to World Cup semi-finals Ireland have qualified for the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time after beating Kazakhstan 40-5 to top Pool B. Rugby • 09 Aug 14
Doyle: Ireland guaranteed nothing yet Ireland coach Philip Doyle says his side will focus on "set-piece and patience" when they face Kazakhstan in their Women's Rugby World Cup Pool B ... Rugby • 08 Aug 14
Ireland women make ten changes for Kazahkstan tie The Ireland women's team to play Kazakhstan in the third and final pool game of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup has been named, with ... Rugby • 08 Aug 14
Miller: We knew we could beat New Zealand Try-scorer Alison Miller insisted the Irish team were "not surprised" by their victory over holders New Zealand in the Women's Rugby World Cup. Rugby • 05 Aug 14
Ireland eye semi-final spot after shocking Kiwis Ireland claimed a sensational Women's Rugby World Cup victory over reigning champions New Zealand to put themselves within touching distance of a historic semi-final place. Rugby • 05 Aug 14
