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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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Irish Triple Crown hopes dashed

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Revived Briggs wary of growing Scottish threat

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Adam Griggs tribute to majestic Molloy as Ireland Women sink Wales

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

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French women demolish Ireland in stunning 24 point Six Nations victory

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

Driver who fled scene after his car hit cyclist gets community service

An 18-year-old driver who fled the scene after his car hit a cyclist has been sentenced to community service in lieu of going to prison.

Fri, 02 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

Manners in a short-fused world - Let’s revive best survival strategy of all

Former courier cyclist Charlie Alliston, who knocked down and killed Kim Briggs, a mother of two as she crossed a London street, has been convicted of wanton and furious driving but cleared of manslaughter at a groundbreaking Old Bailey trial. Alliston will be sentenced next month.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2017

Tom Tierney seeks ‘galvanising effect’

The loss of an experienced warrior just before a World Cup finals, the absence of the team’s talisman and their inspirational captain; it could be said the Ireland’s women’s rugby team are going through their own Saipan moment.

Tue, 08 Aug, 2017

Ireland captain Claire Molloy: We have to make most of this opportunity

The build-up is like nothing before, the surroundings are new, the pressure will reach unprecedented heights, but Ireland women’s rugby skipper Claire Molloy is only interested in the same old, same old when she leads the team out in Wednesday night’s opening game against Australia at UCD.

Mon, 07 Aug, 2017

Ambitious Niamh Briggs targeting World Cup glory on home soil

Ireland skipper Niamh Briggs has told her team-mates to embrace their ‘once in a generation’ chance to win a World Cup on home soil.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2017

Young driver 'panicked' when he collided with cyclist and drove off

The sentencing of an inexperienced driver whose failure to properly observe oncoming traffic led to a collision with a cyclist has been adjourned to allow him gather funds.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2017

Captain Briggs up and running as clock ticking in fitness fight for World Cup

Ireland captain Niamh Briggs hopes her injuries woes are behind her as the countdown starts to the Rugby World Cup in August.

Sat, 27 May, 2017

Niamh Briggs going for Grand finale

Niamh Briggs, by her own admission, is ultra-competitive and a disastrous spectator — so this will really test her limits.

Fri, 17 Mar, 2017

Ireland skipper Niamh Briggs welcomes Six Nations bonus point system

Irish rugby captain Niamh Briggs welcomed the introduction of the Six Nations’ new bonus point system yesterday but believes it will have less effect in the women’s game.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016

Wife says it 'seems cruel' to keep alive police officer severely hurt in crash

"It just seems so cruel and I think he would say the same."

Wed, 30 Nov, 2016

Ireland will host best Women’s World Cup yet, says Browne

The countdown to the Women’s Rugby World Cup has begun amid belief that the IRFU’s ability to host a cross-border competition will strengthen Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 men’s tournament.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Providence debt deal in focus on costly legal ruling

A costly court ruling yesterday put the spotlight on the terms of the debt deal that Providence Resources struck with Melody Finance late last year, as the Barryroe oil and gas explorer led by Tony O’Reilly Jnr unexpectedly lost a multi-million euro legal dispute with an international drilling company over delays in the Celtic Sea.

Thu, 14 Apr, 2016

Shannon Briggs to returning David Haye: ‘You’ve been hiding from me. I know I can beat you’

David Haye was berated by Shannon Briggs as a press conference to announce the Briton’s next fight exploded into life with a heated verbal exchange between the former heavyweight champions.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Alison Miller leads the way in rout of Scotland

Ireland 45 Scotland 12: Alison Miller ran in a hat-trick of tries as Ireland dominated Scotland at Donnybrook yesterday to finish third in the RBS Women’s Six Nations.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Ireland find rhythm after sluggish start

Ireland 14 Italy 3: Ireland’s Women’s team landed their second victory of this RBS Six Nations campaign in Donnybrook yesterday, although lacked conviction in doing so.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

More new caps as Tom Tierney looking at bigger picture

With Kim Flood, Liz Burke and Claire McLaughlin set to make their debuts against Italy in Donnybrook tomorrow (1pm), Ireland coach Tom Tierney is continuing his development of new playing talent during this Six Nations campaign.

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

VIDEO: Tom Tierney full of regret as England let off the hook

England Women 13 Ireland Women 9: The Ireland women’s team were left regretting their inability to cash in on their best period of dominance as Abbie Scott’s second-half sucker punch try denied Tom Tierney’s side an historic Twickenham win.

Mon, 29 Feb, 2016

Off-form Ireland women get another painful French lesson

France 18 Ireland 6: Ireland women’s poor record in France continued after they slipped to defeat on Saturday with an error-ridden performances in Perpignan.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Error count means Ireland Women lose in France

France's two-try first half salvo saw the Ireland Women lose 18-6 in tonight's Women's RBS 6 Nations showdown in Perpignan.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Ireland hit the ground running

Ireland 21 Wales 3: Ireland coach Tom Tierney had plenty of reason to smile at Donnybrook on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Niamh Briggs wants special show on new stage

Much is expected of the Irish women today as they take to the fast-paced 4G surface at Donnybrook for the first time in the Six Nations, but captain Niamh Briggs as warned her players that they must make the Dublin venue a fortress.

Sat, 06 Feb, 2016

Dublin man denies raping mentally impaired woman

A man has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court for raping a mentally impaired woman in his Dublin city centre flat.

Thu, 19 Nov, 2015

Tim Visser try helps Harlequins to three wins from four

Harlequins 16 Sale Sharks 14

Sat, 07 Nov, 2015

Niamh Briggs plays captain’s part as Munster seal title

Munster 15 Leinster 7 (Ladies Interpro final): A polished performance from international Niamh Briggs led Munster, who had eight from the Highfield club in the starting side, to back-to-back interprovincial titles before a bigger than expected crowd at Thomond Park on Saturday

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015