Person: Jean Lonergan

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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.

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Irish women finish eighth

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Ireland lose out in dramatic finale

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Ireland ladies secure first win

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Ireland favourites against South Africa

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Irish women suffer second defeat

Ireland come up short v France

Ireland gave it everything but ultimately came up short as France fired seven tries past them for a 43-0 win in their IRB Women's World Cup opener in Edmonton.

Fri, 01 Sep, 2006

Pushing for world recognition

AHEAD of today’s opening duel with France in the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Canada, there is a sense of unity, purpose and burning ambition among the Ireland squad that they can finish the tournament with a top six ranking.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2006