Person: Gillian Bourke

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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.

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One change to Ireland’s women for France game

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Leinster flyer to debut for Ireland Women's team; U20s also named

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

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‘Unbelievable’ journey at an end as retirements set to spark new era

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Ireland come close in tough contest for third place

Doyle disappointed with 'passive' Irish defence

Head coach Philip Doyle was left to rue a poor defensive display from his Ireland side as they were well beaten by England in tonight's opening Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.

Wed, 13 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

Girls in Green through to World Cup semi-finals

Ireland Women 40 Kazakhstan Women 5

Sat, 09 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

Irish Women’s Rugby Team – meet the players

Meet the women representing Ireland at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, with the first match at 4pm this evening.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

Coghlan targets top-four finish

IRB WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP POOL B:

Fri, 01 Aug, 2014

Ireland women fail to halt France's march to Grand Slam glory

The Ireland Women fell just short of a first ever win on French soil as the home side held on to win their first Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2005.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Cantwell wins 83rd cap against France

Ireland’s Lynne Cantwell will win her 83rd cap in tomorrow’s Six Nations clash with Grand Slam chasing France.

Thu, 13 Mar, 2014

Briggs: Aviva atmosphere something I’ll never forget

Ireland 39 Italy 0

Mon, 10 Mar, 2014

Women easily dispatch scoreless Italy

The Ireland Women kept their hopes of retaining the Six Nations title alive with a comprehensive 39-0 win over Italy in the first ever Women's international to be played at the Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 08 Mar, 2014

First class ambition for high-flying girls

Women’s rugby in Ireland in riding the crest of a wave — and the benefits may carry all the way to Rio in 2016

Sat, 13 Apr, 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

Bourke wins it for Ireland at the death

Wales 10 Ireland 12

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Walsh so proud as Munster revenge mission goes to plan

Munster coach Garry Walsh admitted ‘bitterness’ of defeat played a part in his side’s 15-12 victory over Leinster to claim the women’s interpro title at Ashbourne RFC on Saturday afternoon.

Mon, 17 Dec, 2012

England's Women claim Grand Slam against Irish

England Women 23 Ireland Women 6

Sat, 17 Mar, 2012

England’s revamp just the tonic for Croft

Tom Croft has revealed how a radical shift in the attitude of the England squad since the World Cup debacle has helped take his game to new heights.

Thu, 15 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

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

Comeback not enough for spirited Ireland Women in France

France Women 8 Ireland Women 7

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Coughlan skippers new-look Ireland

FIONA COUGHLAN skippers Ireland in Sunday’s Six Nations Championship opener against Italy in Rovigo (1.30pm Irish time).

Thu, 03 Feb, 2011

Victory sees Ireland's women finish seventh in World Cup

Ireland Women 32 Scotland Women 8

Sun, 05 Sep, 2010

Ireland lose to USA at Women's Rugby World Cup

Ireland Women 3 USA Woman 40

Wed, 01 Sep, 2010

Ireland beat USA in Women's Rugby World Cup

Women's Rugby World Cup - Pool b

Tue, 24 Aug, 2010

No change for Ireland Women's team

Ireland women’s coach Philip Doyle will trust the same 15 that lost out to England for the second match of the Rugby World Cup against the USA on Tuesday.

Mon, 23 Aug, 2010

Bourke’s steep learning curve

GILLIAN BOURKE only took up rugby in college in 2003; even then, she didn’t learn to scrummage until joining up with Connacht soon after.

Thu, 19 Aug, 2010

Irish team for Women's Rugby World Cup announced

The Ireland Women’s squad for the forthcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup in England has been named today.

Mon, 12 Jul, 2010

West makes three changes

IRELAND coach Kevin West has made three changes from the side which defeated Wales last weekend for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations clash with Scotland (Ashbourne, Meath, 7.30pm).

Thu, 18 Mar, 2010

Three changes for Ireland Women's team

Ireland Women's coach Kevin West has made three changes, bringing in hooker Gillian Bourke, openside Sinead Ryan and wing Nora Stapleton to start against Scotland in the Six Nations at Ashbourne on Friday night.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

West rings the changes for women’s tie

IRISH coach Kevin West has made five changes from the side which defeated Italy for tomorrow’s Women’s Six Nations clash with France, (Stade des Allées, Blois, 6pm, Irish).

Thu, 11 Feb, 2010

West recalls five for Ireland Women's game in France

Ireland Womens coach Kevin West has recalled five players for their Six Nations clash with France in Blois, near Paris, for Friday night.

Wed, 10 Feb, 2010

Ireland women make two changes

Coach Steven Hennessy has made two changes to his Ireland women’s side to play Scotland at Meggetland this Friday.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2009

Ireland women’s team to play England announced

Ireland women’s coach Steven Hennessy has named his side to face England for their clash on Friday in St Mary’s College, Templeogue (kick off: 6.30pm).

Wed, 25 Feb, 2009

Ireland U20 and Womens’ teams announced

The Ireland U20 team shows several changes from last week’s game against France for the sides next outing against Italy in Piacenza on Saturday in the Beltrametti Stadium.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2009

Ireland third in Women's European Championship

Ireland 22 France 22

Sat, 24 May, 2008

Irish women head to Euro Championship

The Irish women's rugby team have travelled to Amsterdam to compete in the upcoming FIRA European Women’s Championship.

Thu, 15 May, 2008

Women's squad named for European Championship

The Irish rugby squad for the upcoming FIRA Women’s European Championship has been announced.

Wed, 23 Apr, 2008

UL-Bohs prepare for seventh title in a row

UL-Bohs are aiming for an unprecedented seventh women's first division title in a row this weekend as they face Blackrock at Nenagh RFC.

Wed, 16 Apr, 2008

Experienced women's team to take on Italy

Ireland coach John O'Sullivan has named an experienced team to take on Italy on Friday at Templeville Road.

Mon, 28 Jan, 2008

O'Sullivan succeeds Doyle as women's coach

The Ireland women's team have taken a leaf out of their male counterparts' book by hiring a head coach who hails from Cork by the name of O'Sullivan.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2007