Womens Rugby

'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 athlete.

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.

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 first Test with Japan.

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 Japan in Shizuoka.

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.

RTÉ Rugby pod: Women's 6 Nations and URC playoffs race

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.

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 centre Enya Breen.

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 to England on Sunday.

'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.

'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.

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".

Women's rugby director Anthony Eddy resigns

IRFU director of women's and sevens rugby Anthony Eddy has resigned with immediate effect.

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 be the most ideal time for an Irish legend to put their neck on the line and step into the coaching team.

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 2021.

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 on Tuesday.

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 RTÉ's Against The Head amid a backdrop of a changing calendar.

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 Doyle.

Griggs make eight changes for Griffin's Irish swansong

Ciara Griffin will captain Ireland in her final game before retirement, one of seven players retained in the starting line-up for this Saturday's Test with Japan at the RDS.

Emotional Griffin 'loved every minute' in Irish jersey

An emotional Ciara Griffin says she "loved every minute" of her six-year Irish career, having confirmed her decision to retire on Tuesday afternoon.

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from Test rugby

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin will retire from international rugby after Saturday's meeting with Japan at the RDS.

O'Leary wants more after 'amazing' Test debut v USA

As a masters student in public relations and strategic communications, Maeve Óg O'Leary may have been as much use to the IRFU off the pitch as she was on the pitch last Friday.

Irish team closer than ever after tough week - Griggs

Ireland head coach Adam Griggs says he's proud of how his players rallied around Cliodhna Moloney, following their 20-10 win against the USA last night.

Griffin the 'proudest person in Ireland' after USA win

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin declared herself the "proudest person in Ireland", after her side closed out their most difficult week with a hard-fought win.

Ireland front up after a difficult week to see off USA

After a week of controversy and public relations disaster, this was a reminder of what Irish rugby fans want to protect, and what the IRFU need to build on.