Person: Anthony Eddy

Ian Ritchie defends reduction in number of Lions games

Outgoing Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has defended the reduction in the number of matches on future British and Irish Lions tours.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

Irish trio miss out as IRFU women’s rugby director Anthony Eddy stands by Sevens programme

The women’s programme is the priority according to IRFU women’s rugby director Anthony Eddy as Alison Miller, Sene Naoupu and Hannah Tyrrell were called up for Sevens duty.

Fri, 24 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

Ireland's final pool game finishes in controversial draw at Dubai Sevens

Ireland may feel hard done by following their final pool match against Fiji which ended 17-all in controversial circumstances at the Dubai Sevens. 

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

'Promising' debutants included in Ireland's Sevens squad

Two “promising” debutants in Chloe Blackmore and Katie Heffernan have been included in the Ireland Women's Sevens squad that will compete in the second leg of the Rugby Europe Sevens Grand Prix in Malemort, France this weekend.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Head coach Brendan O’Connor hails ‘super’ growth of Munster underage squads

Munster Clubs U18 head coach Brendan O’Connor has recognised the “immensely improved” standard of club player in the province, following his team’s Interprovincial Series triumph.

Tue, 20 Sep, 2016

Rio dream ‘wasn’t to be’ for women’s Sevens

The Olympic aspirations of the Ireland Women’s Sevens team came to an end yesterday, as they claimed a third-place finish at the Global Sevens Qualification Tournament at University College Dublin.

Mon, 27 Jun, 2016

Anthony Eddy: Home advantage will inspire Ireland Women’s Sevens

The Irish Women’s Sevens side aim to secure qualification for the Rio Olympics in UCD this weekend with a ringing endorsement from IRFU Director of Women’s and Sevens Rugby, Anthony Eddy.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Another step taken on road to Rio for Ireland at Women’s Sevens Series

It was another memorable weekend for Irish women’s rugby as Anthony Eddy’s charges secured their place in the 2015/16 Women’s Sevens Series at the end of an eventful two-day Qualifier Tournament in UCD.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Katie Fitzhenry confident Ireland will progress from group stage

Wexford’s Katie Fitzhenry is confident that Ireland can progress from their group at this weekend’s global women’s rugby sevens tournament in UCD.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Pace key to Sevens success, says Colm McMahon, as Munster take on the world

Colm McMahon, formerly of Shannon and Munster and now coach of the Munster squad in this weekend’s Limerick World Club Sevens at Thomond Park, knows exactly the kind of player he needs to help relieve Fijian side Daveta of the trophy they lifted 12 months ago.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Olympic hopes at stake as Irish Sevens up for battle in Lisbon