IRELAND’S Susan Carty has been appointed to a major post in international rugby following her work with the Irish Rugby Football Union — the first ever women’s development manager for the global game.

Irish Women's Rugby head coach John O'Sullivan has stepped down from his position due to family and work commitments, it was announced today.

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.