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<p>ALL TOGETHER NOW: Ireland's Emily Lane, Béibhinn Parsons and Niamh Gallagher celebrate during the match against Japan in Galway's Dexcom Stadium. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane</p>

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Scott Bemand challenging his Ireland team to back up Japan win

The head coach was also full of praise for new record try scorer Beibhinn Parsons

<p>Ireland's Head Coach Scott Bemand. Pic: Bryan Keane/Inpho</p>

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Bemand relishing Heineken Cup-style Japan rematch after Ireland edge 'part one'

<p>CIRCLE OF TRUST: A view of a Ireland team huddle after the match against Japan in Galway. Pic: INPHO</p>

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Scott Bemand delighted as Ireland put US lessons to good use in Japan win

Ireland v USA - WXV Global Series

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Ireland women's rugby team must learn how to 'maintain momentum' after USA defeat

Aoife Wafer comes up against Keia Mae Sagapolu-Senele and Freda Tafuna 20/9/2026

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Ireland collapse allows USA take spoils in WXV opener

Ireland Women Rugby Training

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Scott Bemand: 'We’ve got to become reasonably un-Irish'

Lynne Cantwell 1/7/2025

Lynne Cantwell says IRFU 'disappointed' by lack of TV coverage for WXV opener

She admitted: “You want to reach into people’s sitting rooms to be able to watch it.” While the 44-year-old sees streaming as an important way of reaching younger audiences, she does not believe it should replace traditional broadcasting

Wed, 16 Sep, 2026

Matt Brown speaks to the team huddle after the game 22/8/2026

'No excuses': Munster look to successfully defend Women’s Interprovincial Championship title

The Munster boss paid tribute to his squad’s continuing energy as they prepare for their fourth and final game of the championship.

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026

Munster v Leinster - Vodafone Womens Interprovincial Championship Round 1

Djougang back on IRFU centralised contract as 31 players handed deals

Djougang, capped 57 times by Ireland, had been centrally contracted on her return from a spell in French club rugby in 2022 but the qualified nurse stepped away to concentrate on her career.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2026

Matt Brown 18/7/2026

Munster face toughest Women’s Interpro test as Leinster visit Cork

Munster head coach Matt Brown is all too wary of the threats Leinster will pose his team.

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026

Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship Launch

Munster boss on skipper O'Leary: 'She's got an incredible knack for pulling people together'

The 26-year-old assumed the captaincy of her province 12 months ago as Munster completed a clean sweep of their rivals and then hammered the then-defending champions Leinster 50-15 in the Dublin final

Thu, 06 Aug, 2026

Béibhinn Parsons 11/5/2026

Béibhinn Parsons: 'When your country starts to really get behind you it does feel a lot more important'

Parsons sees Ireland’s self-proclaimed ‘green wave’ growing even more momentum off the back of their landmark Six Nations campaign.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2026

Stuart McCloskey is presented with the Druids Glen Hotel & Golf Resort Moment of the Year award on behalf of the Ireland's Tripl

Stuart McCloskey and Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald claim top prizes at rugby awards

For both winners, the recognition they received from the representative body for Ireland’s professional rugby players marked the completion of their individual career journeys.

Wed, 20 May, 2026

Ireland v Scotland - Women's 6 Nations Rugby Championship

'There's only more to come' - Ireland Women's rugby road to redemption continues through the Aviva

That 31,294 raised the Aviva Stadium roof on Sunday afternoon because their team delivered in their first standalone game at the Dublin venue is a testament to the steep trajectory Ireland have taken under head coach Scott Bemand

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Erin King celebrates after the match 17/5/2026

'I think we're going to be back here next year' - Erin King confident of Aviva return

Ireland blew Scotland away 54-5 in front of a home record 31,294 to secure third place in the final standings after claiming three victories in the championship for the first time since 2020.

Mon, 18 May, 2026

Erin King celebrates with her niece after the match 17/5/2026

'This is just the beginning' - Erin King delighted as Ireland end Women's Six Nations campaign in style

Ireland recorded three wins in the Six Nations for the first year since 2020 to claim third place behind world champions England and France.

Sun, 17 May, 2026

Aoife Wafer 14/5/2026

Ciara Griffin: Ireland, at last, are the main event on landmark day for women's rugby

Ireland women take on Scotland in a record-breaking Aviva clash that proves women's game travelling in right direction.

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Sam Monaghan 11/5/2026

Sam Monaghan: Emotional Aviva Stadium first can galvanise Ireland in Women’s Six Nations finale

The experienced Gloucester Hartpury second row will make her 31st appearance in green at a stadium she has only ever experienced as a spectator.

Thu, 14 May, 2026

Ireland Women Rugby Media Conference

'I can't wait': Parsons relishing opportunity to shine on Irish rugby's biggest stage

The Ireland women's team take on Scotland at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.

Wed, 13 May, 2026

Leinster v Saracens - Heineken Champions Cup Quarter-Final

Joy Neville: Our boat's engine broke down in the middle of the Amazon forest

In one year, we went to South America, Australia, Bali, and India

Sun, 10 May, 2026

Aoife Wafer makes a break 9/5/2026

Six Nations: Ireland back on track with win over Wales

The victory moves Scott Bemand's side up to third in the Six Nations standing.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Ireland Women's Rugby Captain's Run

Ciara Griffin: Closing the gap but Ireland’s next step is turning pressure into points

Scott Bemand's side take on Wales on Saturday night.

Sat, 09 May, 2026

Aoife Dalton 6/5/2026

Aoife Dalton on Six Nations final straight: ‘These two games are so important’

Ireland get back down to business against Wales and Scotland.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Scott Bemand 6/5/2026

Bemand names Ireland side for visit of Wales to Belfast

Ireland conclude their 2026 Championship with back-to-back home fixtures, starting with Saturday's visit of Wales to Belfast.

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Aoife Wafer and Alan O’Connor during the warm up 25/4/2026

Alan O’Connor wants to build on Ireland's forward foundations

Alan O’Connor is Ireland forwards coach for the duration of this Championship and he would love for his stint to extend beyond this window.

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Ireland v France - Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship

Ciara Griffin: Ireland's clear emotional edge can deliver rare French opportunity

Five things to watch out for in Clermont.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Linda Djougang is tackled by Gaia Maris 18/4/2026

Linda Djougang's inside track on French: 'I built my core skills there'

Stint with ASM Romagnat will stand to one of Ireland's rising stars in Saturday's Six Nations clash

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Kate Flannery 15/4/2026

Flannery and UL Bohs have luxury of calling on previous Aviva experiences

For UL Bohs, this is a third straight appearance at the home of Irish rugby and the Munster fly-half acknowledged her team’s comfort in their surroundings on Lansdowne Road.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Emily Lane 18/4/2026

Ireland team revealed ahead of tricky Women's Six Nations test in France

After a dominant display at home to Italy, Irish head to Clermont on Saturday

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Stacey Flood: 'It's such an Irish thing to shy away from being confident'

But Flood is certain that Ireland have the respect of France ahead of their Six Nations round three tie.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Dorothy Wall during a maul 18/4/2026

French test the measure of how far Ireland have come

History is not on their side, having never won on French soil in 13 attempts nor beaten Les Bleues in their last nine meetings dating back to 2017.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Aoife Wafer and Robyn O’Connor celebrate after the match 18/4/2026

'We can't sit still': Wafer and Ireland turn focus to French mission

The Ireland No.8 was back to her best in Galway.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Ciara Griffin: Green wave splashes west with a sense of something building

Last weekend’s encounter with the Red Roses offered Ireland both encouragement and a lingering frustration.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

England v Ireland - Women's 6 Nations Rugby Championship

McGillivray promotion the latest sign of Ireland's twin-track approach

The twin approach continues. Wins now, yes, but with one eye on the future as well.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

'Sea change' in how Irish women's rugby team handle toughest Six Nations tests

After impressing in Twickenham cauldron, Fiona Tuite is confident Ireland will give their fans plenty to cheer about in Galway on Saturday

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Erin King receives the ball from a lineout 11/4/2026

Six Nations: Ireland name team to face Italy in front of bumper crowd in Galway

Erin King leads the side as Leinster winger Robyn O'Connor makes her debut

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Beibhinn Parsons 18/3/2026

Beibhinn Parsons back on familiar ground as Ireland look for first Six Nations win

Saturday brings with it a first ever Championship game at the Dexcom Stadium when Scott Bemand’s side takes on Italy.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Eve Higgins 6/4/2026

Eve Higgins: 'We've nothing to lose and everything to gain'

It is bullish confidence from a squad beaten 49-5 in the last season’s reverse fixture at Cork’s Virgin Media Park

Fri, 10 Apr, 2026

Erin King 8/4/2026

Bemand names Ireland side for Six Nations opener against Twickenham

Captain Erin King will lead Ireland into the 2026 Championship in London.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026

Ireland Women's Rugby Squad Training

Ireland eager to put lessons learned from defeat to use at Twickenham

As for Ireland’s overall expectations for the championship, they centred around on home clashes.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2026

Lynne Cantwell 1/7/2025

Lynne Cantwell confident AIL review will strengthen league's long-term future

The review outlined a plan to strengthen player retention through junior to senior age grades and grow the domestic game across all four provinces, while keeping the AIL at the centre of the high-performance pathway

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

France vs Italy - Guinness Six Nations Championship Round 3, 22 February 2026

'I didn't think I'd ever run again': Erin King on terrifying injury that nearly ended career

King finally returned to the field on January 3

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Caitriona Finn 30/8/2025

All-Ireland League can ride crest of Green Wave from Ireland's Women's World Cup run

“This World Cup has probably been the most massive thing for women’s rugby,” Finn told the Irish Examiner.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Dannah O’Brien dejected after the match 14/9/2025

S Duncan Casey: A window into rich potential though Ireland may regret flogging dead horse

Very few people believed objectively that Ireland could topple this French side. This group of players had different ideas

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Pauline Bourdon Sansus celebrates turnover 14/9/2025

As it happened: Heartbreak for Ireland as France rally to reach Women's Rugby World Cup semis

The sides face off in Exeter with a place in the last-four on the line.

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

Aoife Wafer 11/9/2025

Ireland's Aoife Wafer fit to face France in Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final

The Six Nations player of the tournament missed Ireland’s pool games due to a knee injury.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2025

New Zealand v Ireland - Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 - Pool C - Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium

Ireland need World Cup quarter-final win to save stuttering season

That may sound obvious. The World Cup is the be all and end all in any given year, but such is the stuttering nature of the team’s fortunes that they won’t be able to lean on much in terms of consolation from earlier efforts if they depart the tournament at this stage

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Scott Bemand speaks to Ireland players after the match 7/9/2025

'We’ve just got to be a little bit smarter' - Ireland outclassed by Black Ferns but scoreboard does them no justice

Yes, they weren’t clinical enough when they engineered their openings, but how this game ended without an Irish contribution to the scoreboard almost beggars belief.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Grace Moore, Ivana Kiripati and Linda Djougang 5/9/2025

S Ciara Griffin: Defensive steel and aerial edge key in Ireland's high-stakes pool decider against New Zealand

Ireland must ensure their defensive systems off set-pieces are far tighter on Sunday than they were against Spain. Scrum defence will demand equal precision

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Larissa Muldoon and Molly Scuffil-McCabe 28/8/2025

The coaching conveyor belt propelling Ireland's World Cup bid

The roster of coaches at the Irish women's rugby team's disposal is filled with the kind of experience and knowledge that is vital when so much is at stake

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025