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Judy Bobbett won’t rest on her laurels after debut joy

Despite making a strong impact on her Six Nations debut against Wales on Sunday, Ireland women’s second-row Judy Bobbett isn’t taking her place in the team for granted.

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Caplice wants a platform for wing wizards to shine

Mallow’s Anna Caplice has said that creating an attacking platform in the wide channels will be the key to Ireland overcoming Wales in their Women’s Six Nations clash at Donnybrook tomorrow (kick-off 1pm).

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Former Cork dual player Claire Keohane gets first Ireland start at fly-half

The Youghal-native will make her first Ireland start at fly-half in Sunday's Women’s Six Nations game against Wales.

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Sevens star Hannah Tyrrell added to Ireland squad for Wales clash

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Six new call-ups to Ireland squad for Wales test

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Leinster women make history with interpro title defence

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

The Ireland Women's worst Six Nations finish since 2006 was confirmed by a poor 24-5 defeat to a young Wales side who were clinical with their scoring opportunities as they concluded the Championship on a real high at Cardiff Arms Park.

Sun, 17 Mar, 2019

Women's Six Nations: Ireland suffer second home defeat after 10 try tussle with France

A very entertaining 10-try tussle ended 47-17 in France's favour as the Ireland Women suffered their second home defeat of this year's Six Nations campaign.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2019

One change to Ireland Women's team for Italy encounter

Adam Griggs has made one change to the Ireland team ahead of their Women's Six Nations match away to Italy.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2019

France v Ireland - 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup - Pool C - UCD Bowl

Alison Miller returns from leg break to be named as Ireland replacement

The uncapped Linda Djougang, Anne Marie O'Hora and Kathryn Dane are also included on the bench.

Tue, 29 Jan, 2019

Adam Griggs tribute to majestic Molloy as Ireland Women sink Wales

Ireland 35 Wales 12: Adam Griggs sang the praises of the “immense” Claire Molloy, after she secured a brace of tries in Ireland’s bonus-point victory over Wales in the Women’s Six Nations Championship at Donnybrook yesterday.

Mon, 26 Feb, 2018

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

Claire Molloy produced her second successive Aon player-of-the-match display and scored two tries as the Ireland Women registered a confidence-boosting 35-12 bonus point win over Wales at Donnybrook.

Sun, 25 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

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

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

Canada Women run seven tries past much-changed Ireland Women

Canada ran in seven tries to put a much-changed Ireland team to the sword in this one-sided Women’s November Series clash at the UCD Bowl.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

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

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