'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. Rugby • 25 Mar 25
'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. Rugby • 25 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 24 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 24 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 24 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 24 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
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. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Ireland fightback falls just short against France Ireland began their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 27-15 defeat to France in Belfast, but they will feel it's one that got away. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Ireland fightback falls just short against France Ireland began their Women's Six Nations campaign with a 27-15 defeat to France in Belfast, but they will feel it's one that got away. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 15-27 France Relive all the action from the opening round of the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland hosted France in Belfast. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Women's Six Nations recap: Ireland 15-27 France Relive all the action from the opening round of the 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations as Ireland hosted France in Belfast. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Ireland riding a 'Green Wave' into Six Nations opener Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's opening game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as Scott Bemand's side welcome France to Kingspan Stadium, Belfast. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Ireland riding a 'Green Wave' into Six Nations opener Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's opening game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as Scott Bemand's side welcome France to Kingspan Stadium, Belfast. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Lane: 'Women's rugby is having its moment' Ireland scrum-half Emily Lane on the growth of women's rugby, the impact of USA superstar Ilona Maher, and returning to XVs rugby after her time in the Sevens programme. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Lane: 'Women's rugby is having its moment' Ireland scrum-half Emily Lane on the growth of women's rugby, the impact of USA superstar Ilona Maher, and returning to XVs rugby after her time in the Sevens programme. Rugby • 22 Mar 25
Bemand: Ireland want to close the gap on W6N monopoly Scott Bemand is challenging his Irish players to "close the gap" on France and England, as Ireland get their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign under way on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
Bemand: Ireland want to close the gap on W6N monopoly Scott Bemand is challenging his Irish players to "close the gap" on France and England, as Ireland get their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign under way on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
Spy games over for Djougang as France fever builds Linda Djougang says Ireland have the belief to make a big impression in this season's Women's Six Nations, starting with the visit of France to Belfast on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 21 Mar 25
Spy games over for Djougang as France fever builds Linda Djougang says Ireland have the belief to make a big impression in this season's Women's Six Nations, starting with the visit of France to Belfast on Saturday afternoon. Rugby • 21 Mar 25
Costigan to captain Ireland for W6N opener v France Amee-Leigh Costigan will captain Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener against France at Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
Costigan to captain Ireland for W6N opener v France Amee-Leigh Costigan will captain Ireland for the first time in Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener against France at Kingspan Stadium. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
W6N: Ireland v France - All you need to know Team news, tv and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland v France in the opening game of the Women's Six Nations Rugby • 21 Mar 25
W6N: Ireland v France - All you need to know Team news, tv and radio coverage and everything else you need to know ahead of Ireland v France in the opening game of the Women's Six Nations Rugby • 21 Mar 25
Ireland's Higgins promises to 'bring it' to the Bleues Eve Higgins says Ireland are determined to show how far they have come when they face France in the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
Ireland's Higgins promises to 'bring it' to the Bleues Eve Higgins says Ireland are determined to show how far they have come when they face France in the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 20 Mar 25
Parsons to miss France clash but on track for 6N return Béibhinn Parsons won't be fit for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener against France on Saturday, although the Connacht wing is expected to make her return from a broken leg later in the championship. Rugby • 19 Mar 25
Parsons to miss France clash but on track for 6N return Béibhinn Parsons won't be fit for Ireland's Women's Six Nations opener against France on Saturday, although the Connacht wing is expected to make her return from a broken leg later in the championship. Rugby • 19 Mar 25
Hogan: 'Our expectation is that we'll challenge France' Ireland defence coach Hugh Hogan believes his side will be more than a match for France when they meet in Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener against France in Belfast. Rugby • 18 Mar 25
Hogan: 'Our expectation is that we'll challenge France' Ireland defence coach Hugh Hogan believes his side will be more than a match for France when they meet in Saturday's Women's Six Nations opener against France in Belfast. Rugby • 18 Mar 25
Parsons targets Six Nations return as rehab continues Béibhinn Parsons is targeting a Six Nations appearance as she continues to recover from a broken leg. Rugby • 14 Feb 25
Parsons targets Six Nations return as rehab continues Béibhinn Parsons is targeting a Six Nations appearance as she continues to recover from a broken leg. Rugby • 14 Feb 25
Injured Monaghan misses out on place in Ireland squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named eight uncapped players in a 40-woman squad for the upcoming Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign, but injury means Sam Monaghan does not figure in the extended panel. Rugby • 11 Feb 25
Injured Monaghan misses out on place in Ireland squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named eight uncapped players in a 40-woman squad for the upcoming Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign, but injury means Sam Monaghan does not figure in the extended panel. Rugby • 11 Feb 25
Sean Lynn appointed Wales women head coach Sean Lynn said he is "all about setting the right environment" after being appointed as the new Wales women's head coach. Rugby • 20 Jan 25
Sean Lynn appointed Wales women head coach Sean Lynn said he is "all about setting the right environment" after being appointed as the new Wales women's head coach. Rugby • 20 Jan 25
Belfast and Cork to host Women's Six Nations games Ireland will play their home Guinness Women's Six Nations games against France and England in Belfast and Cork, respectively. Rugby • 30 Oct 24
Belfast and Cork to host Women's Six Nations games Ireland will play their home Guinness Women's Six Nations games against France and England in Belfast and Cork, respectively. Rugby • 30 Oct 24
Belfast and Cork to host Women's Six Nations games Ireland will play their home Guinness Women's Six Nations games against France and England in Belfast and Cork, respectively. Rugby • 30 Oct 24
Belfast and Cork to host Women's Six Nations games Ireland will play their home Guinness Women's Six Nations games against France and England in Belfast and Cork, respectively. Rugby • 30 Oct 24
Ireland to host France in Women's Six Nations opener Ireland will begin their 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations championship at home to France on 22 March. Rugby • 11 Sep 24
Ireland to host France in Women's Six Nations opener Ireland will begin their 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations championship at home to France on 22 March. Rugby • 11 Sep 24
Wafer and Jones named in W6N Team of the Championship Ireland have two representatives in this year's Team of the Championship for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, with Aoife Wafer and Neve Jones both included. Rugby • 17 May 24
Wafer and Jones named in W6N Team of the Championship Ireland have two representatives in this year's Team of the Championship for the Guinness Women's Six Nations, with Aoife Wafer and Neve Jones both included. Rugby • 17 May 24
Champions Cup at Croker, and Ireland deliver in the W6N Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to recap another busy week in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and look ahead to Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton Saints. Rugby • 01 May 24
Champions Cup at Croker, and Ireland deliver in the W6N Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Mick Kearney to recap another busy week in the BKT United Rugby Championship, and look ahead to Saturday's Investec Champions Cup semi-final between Leinster and Northampton Saints. Rugby • 01 May 24
Ireland's Wafer nominated for Six Nations award Ireland's Aoife Wafer has been nominated for Player of the Championship in the 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 01 May 24
Ireland's Wafer nominated for Six Nations award Ireland's Aoife Wafer has been nominated for Player of the Championship in the 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 01 May 24
