Person: Ashleigh Baxter

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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.

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Revived Briggs wary of growing Scottish threat

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Hannah Tyrrell to start for Ireland against Scotland

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Lindsay Peat refuses to blame Ruth O’Reilly article as Ireland crash again

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Ireland already in must-win territory

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Tom Tierney reveals Ireland training squad for RWC17

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

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

Ireland skipper Rory Best leads players’ awards shortlist

Ireland captain Rory Best and fellow internationals Robbie Henshaw, Jack McGrath, and CJ Stander have been nominated by their fellow professionals for this year’s Zurich Irish Rugby Players’ Awards.

Fri, 22 Apr, 2016

Women’s Sevens face tough mission in Olympic qualifiers

The Ireland Women’s Sevens squad to play in the second round of European Olympic qualifiers in Brive this weekend will share a pool with England, Scotland and Germany.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2015

Major shake-up in Ireland Women’s Six Nations squad

It’s only five months since Ireland made history at the Women’s Rugby World Cup by beating New Zealand in the pool stages and reaching the semi-finals, but the personnel changes since have been seismic.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Ireland come close in tough contest for third place

The Ireland Women ended their World Cup journey with a best ever finish of fourth place after falling to France in a bruising 3rd/4th place play-off tie in Paris.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2014

Irish women aim to end journey together on high

The French rugby union’s HQ in Marcoussis is a quiet enough sort of spot at the best of times, but it must be positively eerie today as so many of its current residents come to terms with the events of Wednesday evening.

Fri, 15 Aug, 2014

World Cup dream buried in Paris

Ireland 7 England 40

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

England knock Ireland out of Women's Rugby World Cup

Ireland's first ever Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final appearance turned into a nightmare outing as dominant England hit them with 40 unanswered points in Paris.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2014

Ireland's All Black conquerors named for England clash

Ireland Women's rugby coach Philip Doyle has named the same side that overcame New Zealand for their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England tomorrow.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Fans fly in to help Ireland finish the job

Full-back Niamh Briggs has applauded the Irish support in France and at home, and hopes Ireland’s Rugby World Cup adventure continues to gain momentum.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

Fighting Irish tear up the script

New Zealand 14 Ireland 17

Wed, 06 Aug, 2014

One change for women's rugby team to play New Zealand

The Ireland Women's team to play New Zealand in the second round of the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup has been named.

Mon, 04 Aug, 2014

Ireland Women made to work for victory against tough Americans

Niamh Briggs accumulated 18 points as Ireland outfought and outfoxed a physical USA team to begin the Women's Rugby World Cup in winning style.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

Complacency only threat to Ireland’s Grand Slam glory bid

Standing on the cusp of a Grand Slam facing a side you beat 40-10 last year can be a precarious perch.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Crowley: We must build on success

Irish women’s rugby manager Gemma Crowley has urged everyone involved in the game to build on the success of their glorious Six Nations campaign.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2013

Historic Triple Crown for Ireland women

RBS Six Nations Women's Championship

Sat, 23 Feb, 2013

Ireland look to end losing England run

Six Nations Ladies

Sat, 09 Feb, 2013

England's Women claim Grand Slam against Irish

England Women 23 Ireland Women 6

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

One change for Women's side to face England

Ireland Women's coach Philip Doyle has made one change for the final game of this year's RBS 6 Nations against England as the team target a triple crown win.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2012

Clinical Irish show real grit

Ireland’s women called upon endless reserves of defensive grit for the second week running as they defeated Scotland in Ashbourne.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2012

Ireland Women defeat Scotland

Ireland women 20 Scotland women 0

Fri, 09 Mar, 2012

Six-try blitz sees Ireland Women home against Wales

Ireland Women 36 Wales Women 0, Ashbourne RFC

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012

Ireland women off mark

Niamh Kavanagh scored two tries to break the back of Italian resistance as the Ireland Women’s team recorded their first Six Nations win off the season at Ashbourne last night.

Sat, 25 Feb, 2012

Comeback not enough for spirited Ireland Women in France

France Women 8 Ireland Women 7

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Match abandoned as Ireland take the lead

Ireland women 10 Wales women 3, Ashbourne RFC (Match abandoned at half-time due to frozen pitch)

Fri, 03 Feb, 2012

Ireland debuts for Baxter and Spence

Ireland coach Philip Doyle has named two uncapped players in his side for Friday’s Women’s 6 Nations clash against Wales (Ashbourne RFC, 7.30pm).

Wed, 01 Feb, 2012