Ireland turn on the style to hammer Italy in Galway Ireland produced a statement performance to get their Guinness Women's Six Nations up and running, with a sensational first half setting them on their way for a 57-20 win against Italy at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 17 hrs
Ireland turn on the style to hammer Italy in Galway Ireland produced a statement performance to get their Guinness Women's Six Nations up and running, with a sensational first half setting them on their way for a 57-20 win against Italy at Dexcom Stadium. Rugby • 17 hrs
Six Nations: Ireland v Italy - All you need to know Ireland host Italy in Galway in round two of the Women's Six Nations. Find out all you need to know about the game here. Rugby • 17 Apr
Six Nations: Ireland v Italy - All you need to know Ireland host Italy in Galway in round two of the Women's Six Nations. Find out all you need to know about the game here. Rugby • 17 Apr
Married couple Moloney-MacDonalds savour 'special' battle As the dust settled on a unique on-pitch battle, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald and wife Claudia took the time to reflect on their clash in the colours of Ireland and England respectively. Rugby • 12 Apr
Married couple Moloney-MacDonalds savour 'special' battle As the dust settled on a unique on-pitch battle, Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald and wife Claudia took the time to reflect on their clash in the colours of Ireland and England respectively. Rugby • 12 Apr
First-half frustration highlights Irish growing pains Two years on, and another sense of deflation for Ireland at Twickenham, although it's a very different kind of deflation. Rugby • 12 Apr
First-half frustration highlights Irish growing pains Two years on, and another sense of deflation for Ireland at Twickenham, although it's a very different kind of deflation. Rugby • 12 Apr
King back as Ireland captain with two in line for debuts Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Apr
King back as Ireland captain with two in line for debuts Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Apr
Women's Six Nations TV details announced All of Ireland's games in the Women's Six Nations will be available on free-to-air TV as RTÉ announced its coverage details. Rugby • 01 Apr
Women's Six Nations TV details announced All of Ireland's games in the Women's Six Nations will be available on free-to-air TV as RTÉ announced its coverage details. Rugby • 01 Apr
IRFU to hold combines to identify new female talent The IRFU is to hold a series of combines to identify high-potential female athletes from other sporting backgrounds and introduce them to the elite rugby performance pathway. Rugby • 02 Mar
IRFU to hold combines to identify new female talent The IRFU is to hold a series of combines to identify high-potential female athletes from other sporting backgrounds and introduce them to the elite rugby performance pathway. Rugby • 02 Mar
King: 'We just want the game to be next week' Ireland captain Erin King wants her team to take inspiration from the men's victory over England, with over 60,000 tickets sold for their Six Nations opener. Rugby • 28 Feb
King: 'We just want the game to be next week' Ireland captain Erin King wants her team to take inspiration from the men's victory over England, with over 60,000 tickets sold for their Six Nations opener. Rugby • 28 Feb
Ireland's King open to PWR move but R360 not on radar Ireland star Erin King is open to the idea of a move to England ahead of the British and Irish Lions Women's tour in 2027 but hasn't had her head turned by the proposed R360 league yet. Rugby • 27 Oct 25
Ireland's King open to PWR move but R360 not on radar Ireland star Erin King is open to the idea of a move to England ahead of the British and Irish Lions Women's tour in 2027 but hasn't had her head turned by the proposed R360 league yet. Rugby • 27 Oct 25
'What ifs' replaced by 'what's next' for Hogan Brittany Hogan has moved on from the 'what ifs' to the 'what's next' as the Ireland back row recovers from knee surgery. Rugby • 16 Oct 25
'What ifs' replaced by 'what's next' for Hogan Brittany Hogan has moved on from the 'what ifs' to the 'what's next' as the Ireland back row recovers from knee surgery. Rugby • 16 Oct 25
Cantwell aiming to 'leverage' World Cup goodwill The IRFU's head of Women's strategy Lynne Cantwell became a World Rugby Hall of Famer last night but the Dubliner has been set the task of building on the 'Green Wave'. Rugby • 27 Sep 25
Cantwell aiming to 'leverage' World Cup goodwill The IRFU's head of Women's strategy Lynne Cantwell became a World Rugby Hall of Famer last night but the Dubliner has been set the task of building on the 'Green Wave'. Rugby • 27 Sep 25
How to keep the 'green wave' rolling Ireland fell at the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final stage but the big question is, how does the IRFU build on the team's progress and popularity? Rugby • 21 Sep 25
How to keep the 'green wave' rolling Ireland fell at the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final stage but the big question is, how does the IRFU build on the team's progress and popularity? Rugby • 21 Sep 25
Punch-drunk Ireland lacked cutting edge - Jackman Ireland punched themselves drunk in their attempts to find another score in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss as their limitations were exposed, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Punch-drunk Ireland lacked cutting edge - Jackman Ireland punched themselves drunk in their attempts to find another score in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss as their limitations were exposed, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Regret for Ireland but 'green wave' set to continue Ireland will have to deal with plenty of regret from a missed opportunity against France in the World Cup quarter-final but firm foundations for the next generation have been laid, believe the squad. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Regret for Ireland but 'green wave' set to continue Ireland will have to deal with plenty of regret from a missed opportunity against France in the World Cup quarter-final but firm foundations for the next generation have been laid, believe the squad. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Alleged bite on Wafer sees Berthoumieu cited World Rugby has cited Manae Felu and Axelle Berthoumieu for foul play in France's win over Ireland in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, with Berthoumieu facing possible sanctions for an apparent bite on Irish flanker Aoife Wafer. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Alleged bite on Wafer sees Berthoumieu cited World Rugby has cited Manae Felu and Axelle Berthoumieu for foul play in France's win over Ireland in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, with Berthoumieu facing possible sanctions for an apparent bite on Irish flanker Aoife Wafer. Rugby • 15 Sep 25
Ireland fall short despite Wafer masterclass Ireland fell agonisingly short of a stunning Women's Rugby World Cup upset as they lost 18-13 to France at Sandy Park in Exeter. Rugby • 14 Sep 25
Ireland fall short despite Wafer masterclass Ireland fell agonisingly short of a stunning Women's Rugby World Cup upset as they lost 18-13 to France at Sandy Park in Exeter. Rugby • 14 Sep 25
Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather' Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Costigan says her team are well prepared for whatever conditions prevail with heavy rain due for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Sep 25
Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather' Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Costigan says her team are well prepared for whatever conditions prevail with heavy rain due for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday. Rugby • 13 Sep 25
Preview: Ireland must up game to advance past France Ireland will look to end an eight-game losing streak against France when the sides meet in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup this afternoon. Rugby • 14 Sep 25
Preview: Ireland must up game to advance past France Ireland will look to end an eight-game losing streak against France when the sides meet in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup this afternoon. Rugby • 14 Sep 25
Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war' Flanker Fiona Tuite says Ireland have full confidence that they can beat France in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and that the team are preparing for a 'war'. Rugby • 13 Sep 25
Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war' Flanker Fiona Tuite says Ireland have full confidence that they can beat France in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and that the team are preparing for a 'war'. Rugby • 13 Sep 25
Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva The Ireland Women's rugby team will play their first standalone Test match at the Aviva Stadium next May against Scotland. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
Ireland Women to play first standalone Test at Aviva The Ireland Women's rugby team will play their first standalone Test match at the Aviva Stadium next May against Scotland. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France Aoife Wafer will make her first appearance at the Women's Rugby World Cup against France on Sunday after recovering from injury. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France Aoife Wafer will make her first appearance at the Women's Rugby World Cup against France on Sunday after recovering from injury. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
Sandy Park return a 'proud moment' for Steenson Ireland's inside trader Gareth Steenson hopes he can add some home comforts to the squad's preparation for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 11 Sep 25
Sandy Park return a 'proud moment' for Steenson Ireland's inside trader Gareth Steenson hopes he can add some home comforts to the squad's preparation for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 11 Sep 25
Djougang: 'I just want to give everything' Linda Djougang believes Ireland's tough test against New Zealand last weekend will stand to them in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
Djougang: 'I just want to give everything' Linda Djougang believes Ireland's tough test against New Zealand last weekend will stand to them in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash with France. Rugby • 12 Sep 25
Wafer 'looking really good' and on course for France Aoife Wafer looks on course to play some part in Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday as the flanker trained with the squad on Wednesday afternoon. Rugby • 10 Sep 25
Wafer 'looking really good' and on course for France Aoife Wafer looks on course to play some part in Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday as the flanker trained with the squad on Wednesday afternoon. Rugby • 10 Sep 25
Dalton and Higgins happy to stay centre stage It's double trouble at the top table at the Ireland press conference in the heart of Exeter on Wednesday afternoon. Rugby • 11 Sep 25
Dalton and Higgins happy to stay centre stage It's double trouble at the top table at the Ireland press conference in the heart of Exeter on Wednesday afternoon. Rugby • 11 Sep 25
