Womens Six Nations

Heroic Irish first half only delays English onslaught

Ireland were beaten 49-5 by England in Virgin Media Park but, after a heroic first half from the hosts, we dared to hope the Red Rose might be denied another Six Nations tryfest.

Women's Six Nations: Ireland 5-49 England recap

Win or lose, Ireland out to prove a point v England

Ireland face the biggest test in rugby this afternoon as they welcome England to Cork in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

'Life as normal' - England test is personal for Moloney

Playing against England is a significant one for Cliodhna Moloney, with her fiancée Claudia MacDonald part of the wider English squad.

Flood: There's no ceiling on this Irish team

Don't even attempt to tell Stacey Flood that Saturday's visit of England is a foregone conclusion.

W6N - Ireland v England: All You Need To Know

Ireland face a daunting challenge as they welcome England to Cork in the third round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations. Find out all you need to know right here.

Ireland can beat England, insists Bemand

If Scott Bemand wants a yardstick for how much this Ireland team have changed in the last 12 months, Saturday in Cork should provide it for him.

Bemand: Ireland won't be overawed by England

Scott Bemand insists that Ireland will not be overawed by the challenge facing them in Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with England in Cork.

Munster save the Champions Cup weekend, W6N preview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to look back on a big weekend of Investec Champions Cup rugby.

Bemand: Dominant win makes up for previous Parma pain

Scott Bemand believes Ireland have gone some way to banishing their Parma demons, after a 54-12 hammering of Italy in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Eight-try Ireland cruise to impressive win in Italy

An impressive Ireland breezed to their first victory of the Women's Six Nations campaign in Parma, sweeping past Italy 54-12.

Women's Six Nations: Italy 12-54 Ireland - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on Italy in Parma, looking for their first win of the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Dalton and Ireland hardened by Test rugby education

Aoife Dalton believes her tough introduction to international rugby will stand to her in the long run with Ireland.

Preview: Ireland out to banish Parma demons in Italy

Having shown they can compete as underdogs, Ireland are in Italy this weekend to prove that they can now win as favourites as they travel to face Italy in Parma.

Reilly eager for more after 'emotional' ACL return

Ireland scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly on her road back from a second ACL injury, missing out on the Olympic Games, and working with the Irish men's squad during her rehab.

McMahon returns as Ireland make three changes for Italy

Ireland have made three changes to their team to take on Italy in the Women's Six Nations in Parma on Sunday with Edel McMahon, Aoibheann Reilly and Fiona Tuite coming into the side.

Jones: Irish lineout going from strength to strength

Ireland hooker Neve Jones has been crediting forwards coach Alex Codling for the turnaround in their lineout.

Ireland squad in good health ahead of Italian job

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand will have close to a full squad to pick from for Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy in Parma, with no major injury worries from last week's opener against France.

Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - All you need to know

Ireland bid to get their Women's Six Nations campaign on track when they visit Italy on Sunday. Find out all you need to know here.

O'Dowd: Eight-day turnaround will help Ireland v Italy

Niamh O'Dowd says Ireland will be grateful for their extra day of rest after a bruising Women's Six Nations opener against France last Saturday.

'Honesty' key for Wafer as Ireland set high bar

Ireland number eight Aoife Wafer says the team will learn the lessons from their defeat to France quickly ahead of Sunday's meeting with Italy.

England open title defence with facile win over Italy

England started their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign with a 38-5 bonus-point victory over Italy in York.

Lineout 'revolution' sums up improving Ireland

When the frustration subsides and the Ireland squad regather at the IRFU high performance centre this week to prepare for Italy on Sunday, they will review a game where the positives far outweighed the negatives.

Scotland battle to victory over Wales in 6N opener

Scotland opened their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 24-21 victory over Wales at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh.

Bemand: 'We don't want to be noble losers'

Scott Bemand says his side have no interest in picking up moral victories, after lamenting a chance that got away against France in Belfast.