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Rachel Allen celebrates scoring a try 9/12/2017

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Munster snapping at Leinster heels

The IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship goes down to the wire this afternoon when Munster host champions Leinster in a top of the table clash at Thomond Park (2.30pm).

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Irish search for consolation win against Wales

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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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Marie Louise Reilly ready for charged occasion against Wales

Hannah Tyrrell’s last gasp try crucial bonus for Ireland

Women’s Six Nations

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It’s only five months since Ireland made history at the Women’s Rugby World Cup by beating New Zealand in the pool stages and reaching the semi-finals, but the personnel changes since have been seismic.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Exhausted Irish keep battling to bitter end

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Mon, 18 Aug, 2014

Irish belief grows stronger

Ireland 40 Kazakhstan 5

Mon, 11 Aug, 2014

Fans fly in to help Ireland finish the job

Full-back Niamh Briggs has applauded the Irish support in France and at home, and hopes Ireland’s Rugby World Cup adventure continues to gain momentum.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2014

Fighting Irish tear up the script

New Zealand 14 Ireland 17

Wed, 06 Aug, 2014

Rosser to win 50th cap against world champions New Zealand

Tania Rosser will win her 50th international cap against her native New Zealand when Ireland face the World Cup champions in Paris this afternoon.

Tue, 05 Aug, 2014

Ireland put down early marker

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Sat, 02 Aug, 2014

History beckons in Paris but Cantwell not sidetracked

Irish rugby history could be made next month when Lynne Cantwell takes part in her fourth World Cup.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014

Ireland go down fighting

France 19 Ireland 15

Sat, 15 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

Battered and bruised, but war still to be won

England 17 Ireland 10

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Doyle makes two changes for Wales game

Ireland coach Philip Doyle has made two changes from the side that demolished Scotland for tomorrow night’s RBS Women’s Six Nations clash with Wales (Ashbourne, 7.30pm).

Thu, 06 Feb, 2014