Bemand thrilled after 'significant' Irish improvement Head coach Scott Bemand praised his team's ruthless streak as they picked up their first win in this year's Women's Six Nations championship, a 57-20 thrashing of Italy. Rugby • 10 hrs
Bemand thrilled after 'significant' Irish improvement Head coach Scott Bemand praised his team's ruthless streak as they picked up their first win in this year's Women's Six Nations championship, a 57-20 thrashing of Italy. Rugby • 10 hrs
Ireland target dominance as they welcome Italy to Galway Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as they welcome Italy to Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Rugby • 18 Apr
Ireland target dominance as they welcome Italy to Galway Neil Treacy looks ahead to Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, as they welcome Italy to Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Rugby • 18 Apr
Ireland riding their Green Wave to the west coast Ireland host Italy in the first of their three home Women's Six Nations games this Saturday, and as has been the case in recent years, they're bringing the show on the road. Rugby • 17 Apr
Ireland riding their Green Wave to the west coast Ireland host Italy in the first of their three home Women's Six Nations games this Saturday, and as has been the case in recent years, they're bringing the show on the road. Rugby • 17 Apr
Bemand: 'We've got the expectation on ourselves' Scott Bemand insists his side have learned from their mistakes at Twickenham last week as they look to get their Women's Six Nations campaign up and running on Saturday. Rugby • 16 Apr
Bemand: 'We've got the expectation on ourselves' Scott Bemand insists his side have learned from their mistakes at Twickenham last week as they look to get their Women's Six Nations campaign up and running on Saturday. Rugby • 16 Apr
Monaghan in line for return as Ireland prepare for Italy Sam Monaghan looks set to make a welcome return to the Ireland squad for Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations against Italy. Rugby • 15 Apr
Monaghan in line for return as Ireland prepare for Italy Sam Monaghan looks set to make a welcome return to the Ireland squad for Ireland's first home game of the Guinness Women's Six Nations against Italy. Rugby • 15 Apr
Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, W6N recap Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss another busy week for the Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. Rugby • 15 Apr
Leinster's home path, Munster's merry-go-round, W6N recap Neil Treacy is joined on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast by Bernard Jackman and Johne Murphy to discuss another busy week for the Irish provinces in the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup. Rugby • 15 Apr
McGann: Twickenham errors are 'easy fixes' for Ireland Anna McGann believes Ireland will have to be faster out of the blocks if they are to kick-start their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign against Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 14 Apr
McGann: Twickenham errors are 'easy fixes' for Ireland Anna McGann believes Ireland will have to be faster out of the blocks if they are to kick-start their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign against Italy on Saturday. Rugby • 14 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
Bemand: 'We're hungry to get better quickly' Ireland head coach Scott Bemand admitted to contrasting emotions after his side began their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Bemand: 'We're hungry to get better quickly' Ireland head coach Scott Bemand admitted to contrasting emotions after his side began their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Allianz Stadium Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Wall: Weeks like this drove me through injury rehab When Dorothy Wall and Erin King were deep in their injury rehab this summer, World Cup dreams crushed, these were the days driving them through the pain. Rugby • 11 Apr
Wall: Weeks like this drove me through injury rehab When Dorothy Wall and Erin King were deep in their injury rehab this summer, World Cup dreams crushed, these were the days driving them through the pain. Rugby • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
Ireland will be 'energised' by Twickenham experience Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes his side will be "energised" by the occasion of Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener in front of a record crowd in London. Rugby • 09 Apr
Ireland will be 'energised' by Twickenham experience Ireland head coach Scott Bemand believes his side will be "energised" by the occasion of Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener in front of a record crowd in London. Rugby • 09 Apr
Fogarty: 'We want to turn one of these teams over' Ireland assistant Denis Fogarty believes his side are capable of causing an upset against one of the Guinness Women's Six Nations' 'big two' this year. Rugby • 08 Apr
Fogarty: 'We want to turn one of these teams over' Ireland assistant Denis Fogarty believes his side are capable of causing an upset against one of the Guinness Women's Six Nations' 'big two' this year. Rugby • 08 Apr
Hogan ready for Six Nations after 'daunting' Prem move Brittany Hogan speaks to Neil Treacy about Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, her Aviva Stadium dream, and taking the Premiership plunge with Sale Sharks. Rugby • 04 Apr
Hogan ready for Six Nations after 'daunting' Prem move Brittany Hogan speaks to Neil Treacy about Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, her Aviva Stadium dream, and taking the Premiership plunge with Sale Sharks. Rugby • 04 Apr
Ireland to face Wallabies in 2027 Rugby World Cup warm-up Ireland will take on the Wallabies in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in 2027, just over two weeks out from their tournament opener. Rugby • 31 Mar
Ireland to face Wallabies in 2027 Rugby World Cup warm-up Ireland will take on the Wallabies in their final Rugby World Cup warm-up game in 2027, just over two weeks out from their tournament opener. Rugby • 31 Mar
RFU 'not in a discussion' with Ireland head coach Farrell Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney insists there has been no contact with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as part of England's succession planning beyond next year's World Cup. Rugby • 27 Mar
RFU 'not in a discussion' with Ireland head coach Farrell Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney insists there has been no contact with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as part of England's succession planning beyond next year's World Cup. Rugby • 27 Mar
McCloskey shortlisted for 6N Player of the Championship Stuart McCloskey has been included on a four-man shortlist for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Rugby • 20 Mar
McCloskey shortlisted for 6N Player of the Championship Stuart McCloskey has been included on a four-man shortlist for the 2026 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship. Rugby • 20 Mar
Bemand: We can be World Cup contenders in 2029 Scott Bemand believes Ireland can be World Cup contenders in 2029, after agreeing a three-year contract extension as head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team. Rugby • 18 Mar
Bemand: We can be World Cup contenders in 2029 Scott Bemand believes Ireland can be World Cup contenders in 2029, after agreeing a three-year contract extension as head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team. Rugby • 18 Mar
Jackman: 'Invigorated' Farrell will pen new Irish deal Bernard Jackman is confident Andy Farrell will sign a contract extension as Ireland head coach after coming within a whisker of leading his team to an unlikely Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 18 Mar
Jackman: 'Invigorated' Farrell will pen new Irish deal Bernard Jackman is confident Andy Farrell will sign a contract extension as Ireland head coach after coming within a whisker of leading his team to an unlikely Six Nations Championship. Rugby • 18 Mar
Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Mar
Ireland's stock on the rise after epic Six Nations Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we recap the incredible final round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. Rugby • 18 Mar
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland W6N squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named nine uncapped players in his squad of 36 ahead of next month's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 19 Mar
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland W6N squad Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named nine uncapped players in his squad of 36 ahead of next month's Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign. Rugby • 19 Mar
Evolving Ireland have template in place to hit new levels After the negativity surrounding the defeat to France, the remainder of the Six Nations has seen Ireland rebuild their attacking strategy. Rugby • 17 Mar
Evolving Ireland have template in place to hit new levels After the negativity surrounding the defeat to France, the remainder of the Six Nations has seen Ireland rebuild their attacking strategy. Rugby • 17 Mar
