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Leinster women make history with interpro title defence

Leinster retained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship with a 25-12 win over Connacht at Energia Park - the first time they have won back-to-back titles.

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Women’s Six Nations: Griggs keeps faith with winning side

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One change to Ireland Women's team for Italy encounter

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Alison Miller returns from leg break to be named as Ireland replacement

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Hannah Tyrrell to start for Ireland against Scotland

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Confident win for Ireland Women as Claire Molloy scores two tries in player-of-the-match display

Adam Griggs relishing tough French test

New Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs believes a daunting test in France tonight will be the making of his team.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2018

Briggs back at out-half and uncapped winger in Ireland women's team for France

There's a first cap for winger Megan Williams in the Ireland women's side for their first Six Nations game against France on Saturday.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2018

Mighty Munster win Women’s Interpros on scoring difference

Munster regained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship crown by virtue of scoring difference after defeating 2016 champions Leinster (11-5) at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Dec, 2017

Rachel Allen celebrates scoring a try 9/12/2017

Munster snapping at Leinster heels

The IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship goes down to the wire this afternoon when Munster host champions Leinster in a top of the table clash at Thomond Park (2.30pm).

Sat, 16 Dec, 2017

Tom Tierney reveals Ireland training squad for RWC17

The Ireland Women’s management team has confirmed a 48-strong training panel to prepare for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Dublin and Belfast in August. 

Wed, 03 May, 2017

Jenny Murphy delivers as Ireland snatch victory at the death

Jenny Murphy scored a try in the final play of the night to snatch a dramatic victory for Ireland in difficult conditions.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

Tom Tierney’s eager charges hoping for victory when they take on Scotland

The Irish women’s rugby team return to the scene this of one of their most notable achievements when they take on Scotland this evening at Broadwood Stadium in the opening game of the Six Nations.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Women’s Six Nations: Tierney looking to blood newcomers in opener

Tom Tierney has named a side to face Scotland on Friday at the Broadway Stadium in Glasgow with a hint of inexperience about it outside of the starting XV.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

Sophie Spence misses out as Tom Tierney brings in uncapped quintet

Ireland women’s coach Tom Tierney has named five uncapped players in his Six Nations squad but it is the absence of former World Player of the Year nominee Sophie Spence that stood out.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Eight point victory pushes Old Belvedere to top of league for new year

Old Belvedere will go into the New Year as league leaders after their eight point victory over Galwegians at Anglesea Road on Sunday. 

Sun, 20 Nov, 2016