Person: Claire McLaughlin

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Munster forwards coach Graham Rowntree and senior coach Stephen Larkham. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

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Break from action 'invaluable' for new Munster coaches — Murphy

Ireland’s lockdown could provide an upside for Munster’s new coaching team as the province prepares to return to action later this year.

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

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

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Katie Fitzhenry: We’re starting to gel at the right time

French women demolish Ireland in stunning 24 point Six Nations victory

The Ireland Women’s wait for a first Six Nations win on French soil goes on after les Bleues blitzed them for four tries in front of a 9,632-strong Toulouse crowd.

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

Ireland must salvage World Cup qualification

Claire McLaughlin admits Ireland’s players have let themselves down at this World Cup but believes they can still salvage something from the wreckage.

Thu, 24 Aug, 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

Ireland Women grind out win over French to maintain 100% record in Six Nations 2017

The Ireland Women mastered the squally conditions at Donnybrook to deservedly grind out a 13-10 win over France in front of an enraptured 3,886-strong crowd.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2017

Tom Tierney rejigs Ireland for clash with Canada

Ireland Women’s head coach Tom Tierney has made 10 changes from last week’s defeat to England, as Canada roll around to the UCD Bowl on Saturday.

Thu, 17 Nov, 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

Ireland Women's squad announced for historic Autumn International

The Ireland Women’s rugby squad to play England women in a historic first Autumn International match has been named.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2015