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Irish search for consolation win against Wales

There’ll be much soul-searching and head scratching once they’ve been put out of their misery, but right now, Ireland will lift their heads one last time in a bid to take something meaningful out of this Women’s Rugby World Cup.

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Heroics not enough as French simply a class apart

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France 'not anything to be afraid of', says dynamic Jenny Murphy

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France ‘not anything to be afraid of’, says dynamic Jenny Murphy

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Misfiring Ireland thank lucky stars

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Hannah Tyrrell’s last gasp try crucial bonus for Ireland

Elaine Anthony and Hannah Tyrrell get Ireland call

Ireland head coach Tom Tierney has named Cork woman Elaine Anthony in his side to take on their Italian counterparts at the Stadio Tommaso Fattori in L’Aquila on Sunday, as Ireland look to build on an injury-time win over Scotland last weekend.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Jenny Murphy delivers as Ireland snatch victory at the death

Jenny Murphy scored a try in the final play of the night to snatch a dramatic victory for Ireland in difficult conditions.

Sat, 04 Feb, 2017

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

The Irish women’s rugby team return to the scene this of one of their most notable achievements when they take on Scotland this evening at Broadwood Stadium in the opening game of the Six Nations.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2017

Sophie Spence misses out as Tom Tierney brings in uncapped quintet

Ireland women’s coach Tom Tierney has named five uncapped players in his Six Nations squad but it is the absence of former World Player of the Year nominee Sophie Spence that stood out.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Ireland v England - Women's Autumn International

Heartbreak as eager Ireland falter late on

A converted 74th-minute Izzy Noel-Smith proved the crucial score as world champions England snatched victory from their Irish hosts in this entertaining November Series International at UCD Bowl yesterday.

Mon, 14 Nov, 2016

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

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

Cliodhna Moloney wants Six Nations stadium share with the men

Cliodhna Moloney would like to see the Ireland women’s team share a stadium with the men’s team every Six Nations weekend.

Sat, 27 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

Nikki Caughey eyes revenge for Pau debacle

It may well be the most notorious train journey in Irish sporting history.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Veterans keep Nikki Caughey calm

Ireland’s inexperienced women’s out-half Nikki Caughey thought there would be more nerves on her return to the team against Wales last weekend after a two-year absence with injury.

Fri, 12 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

Max Kearney tackled by Tim Murphy 27/1/2016

Flawless Belvedere College lay marker as Newbridge overrun

Belvedere College 34 Newbridge College 0: Last year’s finalists Belvedere College delivered a near-perfect performance at Donnybrook yesterday afternoon, as they recorded a comprehensive victory over Newbridge College in the Leinster Schools’ Senior Cup first round.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

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

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

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

Scots unlikely to spoil double delight for Irish

RBS Women’s 6 Nations

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Miller’s crossing puts seal on win

RBS Women’s 6 Nations: Wales 0 Ireland 20

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Tyrell ready to hit top form in showdown with Welsh

Hannah Tyrell won’t be lacking in confidence in her third outing for Ireland tomorrow afternoon against Wales.

Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Shiels gets Ireland chance after Fitzhenry injury

Ireland coach Tom Tierney has made one enforced change from the side which defeated England for Sunday’s RBS Women’s 6 Nations game with Wales (Swansea, 12pm).

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015

Egan relishing chance to tackle England challenge

Most opposing players harbour painful memories of games against England’s Women, but few match those of Ailis Egan.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2015

Tyrrell lone Irish change as Mclean back to lead England

The last time England’s women paid a visit to Ashbourne they did it without a host of players diverted for duties with the national Sevens side.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

Ireland frustrated as French edge win

Women’s Six Nations

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Stapleton: With France we know what to expect

Women’s Six Nations: Ireland’s opening 70 minutes against Italy bodes well for this Six Nations campaign, but Nora Stapleton insists the side aim to atone for a disappointing finish as they meet champions France in Ashbourne tonight.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

Briggs stars in Ireland romp

Italy 5 Ireland 30: Women’s Six Nations Championship: New captain Niamh Briggs led by example with a woman of the match performance as Ireland got their Six Nations campaign off to a winning start.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Tierney wary of threat posed by Italy

Women’s Six Nations: The word from Florence, where Ireland’s Women begin their Six Nations campaign against Italy this evening, is that conditions will be wet although nothing like two years ago when a first ever Grand Slam was sucked out of a Milanese quagmire.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015