IRFU announce women's Combined Provinces XV competition The IRFU have announced that, in partnership with the WRU and the SRU, they have created a pilot Celtic Challenge competition as preparation for the … Rugby • 21 Dec 22
England, NZ plot collision course in World Cup quarters While most eyes will be on England and New Zealand as they chart a course to meet in the Women's World Cup final, the clash … Rugby • 28 Oct 22
Jackman: Contract 'flexibility' will help Ireland women Bernard Jackman believes it's "understandable" that some Irish women's rugby internationals have turned down contract offers and hopes they remain part of the team. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Nucifora: Eight women's players turned down contracts IRFU performance director David Nucifora has confirmed that eight women's players have turned down professional contracts from the union. Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Jones staying quiet on contract after 'tough decision' Ireland hooker Neve Jones says she has spoken to the IRFU about a proposed playing contract with Irish rugby, but is staying silent on whether … Rugby • 27 Oct 22
Expectation rather than hope for England at World Cup While most teams at the women's Rugby World Cup will arrive with various levels of hope, England will fully expect to cruise to the final … Rugby • 07 Oct 22
Briggs named Munster coach for Interpro championship Munster have confirmed the appointment of Niamh Briggs as head coach for the 2022/23 Women's Interprovincial Championship. Rugby • 28 Sep 22
'It's next level' - Japan tour a taste full-time life Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says their tour of Japan has given the wider squad an ideal window into what life is like as a professional … Rugby • 26 Aug 22
Three changes for Ireland as Brown makes debut v Japan Former England international Jo Brown is set to make her Ireland debut in Saturday's second Test against Japan in Tokyo. Rugby • 25 Aug 22
Doyle passing on experience after coming 'full circle' Ireland wing Aoife Doyle says it's important for Ireland's experienced players to take on extra responsibility, with four debutants named in the team for Saturday's … Rugby • 18 Aug 22
Four debuts in Ireland team to face Japan Méabh Deely, Natasja Behan, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O'Brien have all been handed debuts by Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams for Saturday's first Test against … Rugby • 18 Aug 22
Fryday holds judgement on transgender issue Ireland captain Nichola Fryday says she will reserve judgement on the IRFU's new policy on transgender women until she has looked further into the subject. Rugby • 11 Aug 22
URC chief confirms women's competition a priority The United Rugby Championship are exploring the possibility of creating a women's competition, according to their CEO Martin Anayi. Rugby • 26 Apr 22
Breen: Ireland can't be overawed by English challenge Ireland have to embrace the challenge of this week's TikTok Women's Six Nations trip to face runaway leaders England in Leicester on Sunday, according to … Rugby • 21 Apr 22
Ireland looking inwards ahead of daunting England trip Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says he and his players will be focusing entirely on themselves ahead of their daunting TikTok Women's Six Nations visit … Rugby • 19 Apr 22
'Stand up to them' - Fryday wants a fearless Ireland Ireland captain Nichola Fryday has warned her players not to be overawed in Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations meeting with France in Toulouse. Rugby • 01 Apr 22
'Air of positivity' around new-look Ireland - McMahon Ireland have put the past behind them under their new coaching ticket, according to back row Edel McMahon. Rugby • 31 Mar 22
Talk of professionalism 'premature' - IRFU CEO Potts IRFU chief executive Kevin Potts says talk of making Irish women's rugby a professional game is "premature". Rugby • 05 Mar 22
Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy resigns IRFU director of women's and sevens rugby Anthony Eddy has resigned with immediate effect. Rugby • 03 Mar 22
Briggs excited at future with Ireland's 'blank canvas' Given Ireland are arriving into next month's TikTok Women's Six Nations at such a low ebb, you could make the argument that it might not … Rugby • 17 Feb 22
Accountability needed for women's game - Molloy Former Ireland captain Claire Molloy has called for more accountability in women's rugby, as those running the game pick up the pieces following a disastrous … Rugby • 09 Dec 21
Middleton first women's coach named Coach of the Year England's Simon Middleton has become the first coach of a women's team to win World Rugby Coach of the Year, the sport's governing body announced … Rugby • 07 Dec 21
Galvin outlines grassroot ideas to boost women's game Former Ireland 7s and 15s international Louise Galvin outlines the balance between urgency and patience at the heart of Irish women's rugby's reform process on … Rugby • 23 Nov 21
Griffin retirement an 'extra motivation' for Ireland The retirement of Ciara Griffin will bring "extra motivation" to Ireland in their end-of-year Test with Japan this Saturday, according to Hannah O'Connor and Aoife … Rugby • 18 Nov 21
