Six Nations - Irish Examiner

Aoife Dalton on Six Nations final straight: ‘These two games are so important’

Ireland get back down to business against Wales and Scotland.

Fri, 08 May, 2026

Bemand names Ireland side for visit of Wales to Belfast

Ireland conclude their 2026 Championship with back-to-back home fixtures, starting with Saturday's visit of Wales to Belfast.

Thu, 07 May, 2026

Ireland v Italy - Women's U21 Six Nations Series

Ireland U21 team look to build on emphatic Italy win when they face England

Niamh Briggs' side won their opener 55-8 in Galway last weekend

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026

Ireland v France - Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship

Ciara Griffin: Ireland's clear emotional edge can deliver rare French opportunity

Five things to watch out for in Clermont.

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Linda Djougang is tackled by Gaia Maris 18/4/2026

Linda Djougang's inside track on French: 'I built my core skills there'

Stint with ASM Romagnat will stand to one of Ireland's rising stars in Saturday's Six Nations clash

Fri, 24 Apr, 2026

Ireland team revealed ahead of tricky Women's Six Nations test in France

After a dominant display at home to Italy, Irish head to Clermont on Saturday

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Ireland Women Rugby Squad Training & Media Conference

Stacey Flood: 'It's such an Irish thing to shy away from being confident'

But Flood is certain that Ireland have the respect of France ahead of their Six Nations round three tie.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Robyn O’Connor celebrates with Aoife Dalton, Béibhinn Parsons and Emily Lane after she scores her sides 4th try of the match 18/

Patient Robyn O’Connor the latest gem in exciting Ireland pipeline

The Old Belvedere wing has had to wait for her opportunity at Test level having signed a central professional contract with the IRFU in 2024.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2026

French test the measure of how far Ireland have come

History is not on their side, having never won on French soil in 13 attempts nor beaten Les Bleues in their last nine meetings dating back to 2017.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Aoife Wafer and Robyn O’Connor celebrate after the match 18/4/2026

'We can't sit still': Wafer and Ireland turn focus to French mission

The Ireland No.8 was back to her best in Galway.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Ireland v Italy - Women's 6 Nations Rugby Championship

'Really special': Ireland reward record-breaking crowd with first half blitz

Ireland scored seven first half tries, and nine in total, as they hammered Italy in the Six Nations

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Béibhinn Parsons celebrates with Erin King and Emily Lane after scoring her sides fifth try of the match 18/4/2026

Parsons hat-trick powers nine-try Ireland to Six Nations win over Italy in Galway

Ireland scored seven tries in the first half against Italy to bounce back from defeat to England and earn their first victory of this year's Six Nations

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Ciara Griffin: Green wave splashes west with a sense of something building

Last weekend’s encounter with the Red Roses offered Ireland both encouragement and a lingering frustration.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

England v Ireland - Women's 6 Nations Rugby Championship

McGillivray promotion the latest sign of Ireland's twin-track approach

The twin approach continues. Wins now, yes, but with one eye on the future as well.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

'Sea change' in how Irish women's rugby team handle toughest Six Nations tests

After impressing in Twickenham cauldron, Fiona Tuite is confident Ireland will give their fans plenty to cheer about in Galway on Saturday

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Erin King receives the ball from a lineout 11/4/2026

Six Nations: Ireland name team to face Italy in front of bumper crowd in Galway

Erin King leads the side as Leinster winger Robyn O'Connor makes her debut

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Beibhinn Parsons back on familiar ground as Ireland look for first Six Nations win

Saturday brings with it a first ever Championship game at the Dexcom Stadium when Scott Bemand’s side takes on Italy.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Anna McGann scores her sides first try of the match despite Claudia MacDonald 11/4/2026

Ireland bringing Twickenham positives into the west, says McGann

Scott Bemand's side take on Italy in Galway on Saturday.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

England still in charge of Women's Six Nations but are Ireland closing the gap?

“Loads of positives. Obviously disappointed to lose there but can take loads of learnings from that. Just slight fixes, and it's kind of positive it’s only slight things that we have to change," said King.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Eilís Cahill glad to make impact on Twickenham debut

Ireland will take the positives from their Six Nations trip to London.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

England v Ireland: From a kick in the head to a kiss at the end for Maloney-McDonalds

It was a memorable afternoon at Twickenham for the married couple on opposing sides.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

MIchael Corcoan speaks with Scott Bemand after the match 11/4/2026

'I don't like losing' but Ireland will take encouragement from Twickenham display, says Bemand

The Red Roses overpowered the visitors on Saturday.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Womens Six Nations: England over-power Ireland in tournament opener

A record crowd of 77,120 saw the hosts run in five tries but Scott Bemand's side will take postives from London.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Ireland 'not daunted' as England plan World Cup homecoming in front of 75,000 crowd

The Six Nations kicks off with Scott Bemnad's side heading for Twickenham.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

Ciara Griffin: France reload with eye to the future, Ireland aim to frustrate English juggenaut

For Ireland, success will not necessarily be defined by dominance, but by control.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

Sam Monaghan: Emotional Aviva Stadium first can galvanise Ireland in Women’s Six Nations finale

'I can't wait': Parsons relishing opportunity to shine on Irish rugby's biggest stage

Ireland embracing chance to make history in Six Nations finale

Six Nations: Ireland back on track with win over Wales

Ciara Griffin: Closing the gap but Ireland’s next step is turning pressure into points

Robyn O'Connor set for 'pretty intense' time on and off the pitch

Aoife Dalton on Six Nations final straight: ‘These two games are so important’

Bemand names Ireland side for visit of Wales to Belfast

Ireland U21 team look to build on emphatic Italy win when they face England

Ciara Griffin: Ireland's clear emotional edge can deliver rare French opportunity

Linda Djougang's inside track on French: 'I built my core skills there'

Ireland team revealed ahead of tricky Women's Six Nations test in France

Stacey Flood: 'It's such an Irish thing to shy away from being confident'

Patient Robyn O’Connor the latest gem in exciting Ireland pipeline

French test the measure of how far Ireland have come

'We can't sit still': Wafer and Ireland turn focus to French mission

'Really special': Ireland reward record-breaking crowd with first half blitz

Parsons hat-trick powers nine-try Ireland to Six Nations win over Italy in Galway

Ciara Griffin: Green wave splashes west with a sense of something building

McGillivray promotion the latest sign of Ireland's twin-track approach

'Sea change' in how Irish women's rugby team handle toughest Six Nations tests

Six Nations: Ireland name team to face Italy in front of bumper crowd in Galway

Beibhinn Parsons back on familiar ground as Ireland look for first Six Nations win

Ireland bringing Twickenham positives into the west, says McGann

England still in charge of Women's Six Nations but are Ireland closing the gap?

Eilís Cahill glad to make impact on Twickenham debut

England v Ireland: From a kick in the head to a kiss at the end for Maloney-McDonalds

'I don't like losing' but Ireland will take encouragement from Twickenham display, says Bemand

Womens Six Nations: England over-power Ireland in tournament opener

Ireland 'not daunted' as England plan World Cup homecoming in front of 75,000 crowd

Ciara Griffin: France reload with eye to the future, Ireland aim to frustrate English juggenaut

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