The Irish Times

Ireland begin Women’s Six Nations campaign with defeat to Wales

Attendance of 6,113 a record for a standalone women’s international on these shores

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 20:17

New IRFU chief Kevin Potts has been quick to restore trust in the union

It’s clear that one of his priorities was to build bridges with women’s rugby

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:45

Ireland set sights on Japan as Griffin and Griggs bid farewell

Hannah O’Connor returns from injury after missing World Cup qualifiers

Sat Nov 20 2021 - 07:00

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from international rugby after Japan Test

27-year-old Kerry native admits it’s ‘now time for me to turn my focus to my life outside of rugby’

Tue Nov 16 2021 - 15:25

Lindsay Peat try completes great night for Ireland at the RDS

41-year-old prop scores Ireland’s third try in win over USA

Fri Nov 12 2021 - 21:39

Ciara Griffin and Ireland turn focus to USA challenge after turbulent week

‘We focus on our squad, our group. We support each other, we back each other’

Thu Nov 11 2021 - 16:30

Tears in Parma as Ireland’s loss to Scotland leaves World Cup dreams in tatters

Defeat marks a low point for Irish women’s rugby

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:01

‘Hugely heartbreaking’ defeat to Scotland ends Ireland’s World Cup dream

Head coach Adam Griggs puts loss down to underperforming set-piece in Parma

Mon Sept 27 2021 - 06:00

Scotland end Ireland’s World Cup dream in Parma

Ireland needed at least a draw to keep their hopes of reaching next year’s finals alive

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 21:05

Ireland unchanged for crucial Scotland clash

Griggs sticks with same XV that recorded victory over Italy

Sat Sept 25 2021 - 06:00

Ireland name unchanged team for World Cup qualifier against Scotland

Heading into the final round, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Scotland are all on five points

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 12:12

Ireland ‘relishing pressure’ of crunch World Cup qualifier, says Edel McMahon

Win against Scotland could secure place in next year’s tournament in New Zealand

Wed Sept 22 2021 - 06:00

Spain shock Ireland to leave Rugby World Cup hopes in the balance

One-point defeat in Parma puts women’s side on the back foot in Italy

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 20:10

Hannah Tyrrell and Katie Fitzhenry retire from international rugby

‘They have been a huge part of driving the high standards on and off the field’

Fri May 28 2021 - 10:22

Mission accomplished but serious questions remain for Irish women’s rugby

Ireland finish third in Six Nations by seeing off Italy but structural reform urgently required

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 06:00

Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00

Griggs clarifies chain of command as he focuses on Italy

Veteran Molloy omitted from squad as coach makes three changes to starting Ireland XV

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00

French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 05:00

Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland players

IRFU in discussions with government as players would have to take time off work

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00

Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Lauren Delany makes up for lost time

Winger only took up the game at 25 and was spotted while playing in England

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Béibhinn Parsons is the gift, IRFU must now do the giving

Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00

Béibhinn Parsons keen to do more than just wing it for Ireland

Speedster wants to get off her wing more against France after two tries in opener

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 06:00

Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on notice

Young duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clash

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00

Ireland v France in doubt due to hotel quarantine policy

IRFU and Six Nations unable to confirm if management and players are exempt

Sun Apr 11 2021 - 11:47

Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 19:48

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 08:00

Five uncapped Sevens players named in Ireland squad for Women’s Six Nations

Adam Griggs’s side will open campaign away to Wales in Cardiff on April 10th

Tue Mar 23 2021 - 14:57

France agree to travel to Dublin for final Women’s Six Nations game

Ireland hand No 10 jersey to Hannah Tyrrell for Italian visit on Saturday

Sat Oct 24 2020 - 05:00

Covid-19 precautions lead to Ireland changes for Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy

Eimear Considine and Laura Feely ruled out of Saturday’s encounter

Thu Oct 22 2020 - 17:23

Beibhinn Parsons ready to move on the next level

After her Leaving Cert experience the Ireland wing has an unexpected Six Nations reprieve

Wed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00

Ireland name squad for conclusion of Women’s Six Nations

Edel McMahon, Claire McLaughlin and Aoife McDermott ruled out, Claire Molloy returns

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 10:33

Remaining 2020 Women’s Six Nations fixtures confirmed

Ireland welcome Italy to Dublin on October 25th before a trip to France a week later

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 14:52

Griggs names 36-strong women’s squad

Sene Naoupu included but no place for Jenny Murphy

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 17:14

Sene Naoupu turning mind back to rugby after health scare

Since losing to England in February much has changed for the Kiwi-born Irish player

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 06:00