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Spence calls for female players to get equal level of respect and treatment as their male counterparts

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Spence calls for female players to get equal level of respect and treatment as their male counterparts

Rugby star Sophie Spence wants female Irish players to “receive an equal level of respect and treatment” as their male counterparts.

Hannah Tyrrell’s last gasp try crucial bonus for Ireland

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Hannah Tyrrell’s last gasp try crucial bonus for Ireland

Elaine Anthony and Hannah Tyrrell get Ireland call

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Elaine Anthony and Hannah Tyrrell get Ireland call

Jenny Murphy delivers as Ireland snatch victory at the death

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Jenny Murphy delivers as Ireland snatch victory at the death

Tom Tierney’s eager charges hoping for victory when they take on Scotland

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Tom Tierney’s eager charges hoping for victory when they take on Scotland

Sophie Spence misses out as Tom Tierney brings in uncapped quintet

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Sophie Spence misses out as Tom Tierney brings in uncapped quintet

Adam Griggs warns Leinster are ready to step up

Adam Griggs warns Leinster are ready to step up

Munster have dominated Leinster in recent years, but the province’s head coach Adam Griggs believes his side are ready to buck that trend in today’s ladies’ interprovincial title decider at Donnybrook (2.30pm).

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016

Ireland v Canada - Women's Autumn International

Tom Tierney: Ireland can bounce back and finish on a high note

Ireland Women 7 Canada Women 48: Ireland head coach Tom Tierney hailed Canada as the one of the favourites for the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup after his side slumped to a 48-7 defeat to the Canucks at the UCD Bowl on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2016

Fiona Hayes: Big scalps mean Ireland won’t fear Canada

Fiona Hayes: Big scalps mean Ireland won’t fear Canada

When you’ve locked horns and beaten women’s rugby giants New Zealand and World Cup champions England in the recent past, taking on highly-ranked Canada isn’t quite the frightening prospect it could be.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Tom Tierney rejigs Ireland for clash with Canada

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

Tom Tierney shuffles the pack again

Tom Tierney shuffles the pack again

The best case scenario for Ireland’s women is a third-place finish in the RBS 6 Nations, even if they beat Scotland by a hefty score at Donnybrook tomorrow (1pm).

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

More new caps as Tom Tierney looking at bigger picture

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

Tom Tierney makes changes for Italy

Tom Tierney makes changes for Italy

It’s already been a campaign featuring fresh faces and Ireland women’s coach Tom Tierney has continued with that policy for the side’s latest Six Nations outing, against Italy, at Donnybrook on Sunday at 1pm.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2016

Ireland Women's Head coach Tom Tierney predicts bright future despite England defeat

Ireland Women's Head coach Tom Tierney predicts bright future despite England defeat

Women’s International

Mon, 16 Nov, 2015

A black eye Jeamie Deacon is happy to display

A black eye Jeamie Deacon is happy to display

Students of the High School in Rathgar got something of a surprise on Monday when their maths teacher Ms Deacon arrived with a black eye.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Six debutants named in Ireland women’s rugby squad

Six debutants named in Ireland women’s rugby squad

Ireland coach Tom Tierney has handed six players their senior international debuts for Saturday’s autumn international against England.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Niamh Briggs plays captain’s part as Munster seal title

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

Rea holds nerve to kick Munster to narrow win

Rea holds nerve to kick Munster to narrow win

Munster 9 Connacht 7

Mon, 22 Sep, 2014