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Aoife McDermott eager to sample French fire

It was Thursday when the Regional Health Agency in the far north of France confirmed the first case of coronavirus in that neck of the woods, a student in the Regional Centre for Circus Arts having tested positive after arriving back in the region from Italy.

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Ireland's top-scorer Parsons to miss remainder of Six Nations due to Leaving Cert

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Judy Bobbett won’t rest on her laurels after debut joy

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Former Cork dual player Claire Keohane gets first Ireland start at fly-half

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Sevens star Hannah Tyrrell added to Ireland squad for Wales clash

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Doyle’s drive remains the same whatever the numbers

Ireland slump to worst Women's Six Nations finish in 13 years

The Ireland Women's worst Six Nations finish since 2006 was confirmed by a poor 24-5 defeat to a young Wales side who were clinical with their scoring opportunities as they concluded the Championship on a real high at Cardiff Arms Park.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019

Ireland U20 and Women's sides forced into late changes

Both the Ireland Under-20 and Women's teams have been forced to make late changes.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2019

One change to Ireland Women's team for Italy encounter

Adam Griggs has made one change to the Ireland team ahead of their Women's Six Nations match away to Italy.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2019

France v Ireland - 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup - Pool C - UCD Bowl

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

The uncapped Linda Djougang, Anne Marie O'Hora and Kathryn Dane are also included on the bench.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2019

Ireland Women end Six Nations with 22-point defeat to England

The Ireland Women emerged with a good deal of credit from this Six Nations finale in Coventry, despite a lopsided look to the final scoreline.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2018

Hannah Tyrrell to start for Ireland against Scotland

Ireland have announced their Women's team to take on Scotland in the final home game of the Women's Six Nations this weekend.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Adam Griggs tribute to majestic Molloy as Ireland Women sink Wales

Ireland 35 Wales 12: Adam Griggs sang the praises of the “immense” Claire Molloy, after she secured a brace of tries in Ireland’s bonus-point victory over Wales in the Women’s Six Nations Championship at Donnybrook yesterday.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2018

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

Claire Molloy produced her second successive Aon player-of-the-match display and scored two tries as the Ireland Women registered a confidence-boosting 35-12 bonus point win over Wales at Donnybrook.

Sun, 25 Feb, 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

Mark Scannell: ‘We’ll learn a lot from it and Ireland will come back stronger’

Ireland’s senior women’s basketball squad finished their first campaign in seven years with a silver medal following defeat to Malta in the final of the FIBA European Championships For Small Countries in Gibraltar last night.

Mon, 04 Jul, 2016

Double delight for Irish basketball teams

Ireland’s Men’s and Women’s Senior Basketball teams secured semi-final berths at the FIBA European Championships for Small Countries yesterday with impressive victories on day two.

Thu, 30 Jun, 2016

Irish basketball sides triumph in Euro outings

Ireland’s first Senior International in European Competition since 2009 ended in a win as the Women’s side beat Wales 84-43 in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in Gibraltar.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2016

Ireland call for Glanmire Basketball quartet

The pre-eminent force in women’s basketball, Glanmire, provides four players to Ireland’s 12-person squad for the European Championships for Small Countries in Gibraltar next month.

Fri, 27 May, 2016

Ireland set to put on show

Ireland’s senior women’s basketball squad ramp up preparations this week for a return to international competition with back-to-back games in Waterford and Cork against a crack team of Americans playing in the Women’s Premier League.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2016

Ireland’s women prepare for European basketball return

Collegiate freshman at Quinnipiac University, Edel Thornton is one of five overseas inclusions in Mark Scannell’s provisional Senior Women’s squad for Ireland’s re-entry into international tournament play after a six-year hiatus.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Top 25: Ireland’s greatest ever female basketball players

Back for more punishment, all so that we can all have even more fun and rows, writes Kieran Shannon.

Fri, 23 Jan, 2015

Chubb: Meteors primed for ‘acid test’

Basketball: Women’s Premier League leaders Meteors are relishing the "acid test" of facing champions Team Montenotte at Coláiste Íosagáin tomorrow.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2014

Neptune and Demons renew rivalry

The oldest rivalry in Irish basketball will take to the court at the Neptune Stadium tomorrow when BGFNeptune face fellow Cork rivals C&S UCC Demons.

Fri, 03 Oct, 2014

Tuned in’ Killester keep pressure on UCC in title race

Killester had little trouble accounting for Dublin rivals DCU Saints 84-71 in a disappointing game at Clontarf.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2014

Glanmire sparkle on Leeside’s night to remember

Anyone who has been to Upper Glanmire or the UL Sports Arena to watch the two most dominant forces in women’s basketball tussle each other won’t have been as wide-eyed as the casual observer, held in thrall by UL Huskies and Glanmire at the National Basketball Arena last night.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Dwyer sisters lead charge as Glanmire girls grab glory in overtime

Team Montenotte, Glanmire 93 UL Huskies 87

Sat, 25 Jan, 2014

Weldon hoping it’s not a last hurrah as Huskies hunt for honours

WOMEN'S NATIONAL CUP FINAL:

Fri, 24 Jan, 2014

Westbrooks sparkles as leaders Killester turn it on in second-half

A stunning second-half performance by men’s Premier League leaders Killester saw them run out comfortable 87-63 winners over Belfast Star at Clontarf.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2013

UL claim clash of the superpowers

UL Huskies 93 Team Montenotte Hotel Cork 78

Mon, 18 Feb, 2013

BASKETBALL: Huskies hit the heights again

Women’s Superleague National Cup final

Sat, 26 Jan, 2013

Double delight for UL

UL Eagles completed the double in Women’s SuperLeague when they had a hard-earned win over Team Montenotte in the league decider at the National Basketball Arena last night.

Sat, 24 Mar, 2012

Turner turns it on as Killester edge out Neptune

11890 Killester required over-time before emerging victorious over Bord Gais Neptune by the narrowest of margins, 97-96, in the Nivea for Men SuperLeague clash at the IWA in Clontarf on Saturday evening.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

How all the hard work finally made UL’s talent shine

UL would win by 37 points, a record-winning margin. They held DCU to just 27 points, another cup final record.

Tue, 07 Feb, 2012

Star-studded UL see off brave Montenotte to earn final date with DCU

THE expected pairing for the Women’s SuperLeague National Cup final came together at the weekend when the raging hot favourites, UL, defeated former champions Montenotte Hotel Cork 71-59, and defending champions DCU Mercy, coasted to a 68-30 win over 11890 Killester in the other semi-final.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2012

Saints sitting pretty as Moycullen shock Neptune

DCU SAINTS consolidated their position at the top of the Nivea for Men SuperLeague table with back-to-back victories over 11890 Killester and Belfast Star, but the big story of the weekend was undoubtedly Moycullen’s historic 74-71 victory over Bord ...

Mon, 07 Nov, 2011

O’Neill and Scannell get perfect start at new clubs

THERE were perfect results for new coaches, Darren O’Neill and Mark Scannell, as the reigning NIVEA for MEN SuperLeague champions, 11890 Killester, Bord Gais Neptune, got the new basketball season under way.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011

Killester begin defence of title in style

Reigning Nivea For Men’s SuperLeague champions 11890 Killester got their defence off to a winning start at home to Belfast Star, while Bord Gais Neptune sent out an early marker with a comprehensive win at home to UL Eagles.

Sun, 02 Oct, 2011