The Irish Times

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

Sporting milestones: The day Ireland cooked New Zealand’s goose in Marcoussis

Gavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup day

Fri May 01 2020 - 07:00

Ireland’s private rugby academy finds market for €17k course

Kildare-based venture offers aspiring rugby professionals a nine-month residential course

Thu Sept 19 2019 - 18:22

Ali Miller: ‘On the trolley in Vincent’s I didn't think I'd play again’

Ireland winger continues her remarkable recovery as Ireland face Scotland at Scotstoun

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 06:00

Ali Miller returns to Ireland side for trip to Scotland

Adam Griggs’s side in need of confidence-boosting victory at Scotstoun

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 18:56

Tom Tierney to remain in IRFU fold after World Cup

Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 14:59

Wales put Ireland out of their World Cup misery

Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 17:48

Ruth O'Reilly: 'The guys in the blazers need to decide if this is something they are serious about'

Irish international gives her version of events surrounding Ireland’s World Cup campaign

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 06:00

World Cup qualification on the line as Ireland face Wales

Players need to finish with a strong performance after miserable tournament

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 16:01

Ireland’s World Cup journey stymied by those above them

Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 07:00

France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizes

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 21:56

Women’s RWC: Flying French ready for decisive Ireland tie

Serene progress contrasts with Irish struggles but hosts won last Six Nations meeting

Tue Aug 15 2017 - 19:05

Ireland forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against Japan

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 19:36

Hannah Tyrrell and Ireland ready to push on after nervy start

Backline should get ample opportunity to show their talent against Japan

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 07:00

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00

Ireland looking to establish some precious momentum

Experience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against Australia

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 06:00

Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in Ireland

Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 07:00

Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 13:00

Women's RWC: No excuses as Ireland look to challenge

Captain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at home

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 10:30

England blow out Ireland’s flickering hopes to claim Grand Slam

Ireland had their opportunities at a packed Donnybrook before late scoring spree

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 22:15

Ireland women keep Grand Slam hopes alive and kicking

England hammer Scotland 64-0 ahead of St Patrick's Day showdown at Donnybrook

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00

Grand Slam in sight for Ireland if basic errors eradicated

Game will be emotional for Wales after death of 20-year-old international Elli Norkett

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 07:00

Ireland coach Tierney responds to Sevens player controversy

Women’s coach hit back at questions over removal of players from Six Nations squad

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 11:31

Ireland go back to basics to resist French at Donnybrook

Title challenge still on course after tight win in stop-start affair

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 14:58

Ireland Women may lose three players to Sevens team for France game

Sene Naoupu, Hannah Tyrrell and Ali Miller could travel to Las Vegas for tournament on March 3rd and 4th

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 19:00

Women’s Six Nations: Victory in air as Ireland back at Broadwood

It won’t be the thrashing of 2015, but Irish expect a convincing win over improved Scotland

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:36

Ireland’s women’s rugby team loses Six Nations warm-up to Wales

Tom Tierney surveys his options ahead of campaign as he uses 28 players

Sun Jan 22 2017 - 16:57

Ireland’s women aiming to finish on a high against Scotland

Tom Tierney brings more experienced personnel back for final Six Nations game

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:00

Old and new combine to give Ireland women hard fought Italy win

Debutant Lindsay Peat celebrates first cap with a try as experimental side have enough

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 17:28

Ireland’s fresh faces ready for Italy challenge

Tom Tierney has selected a new pack while Niamh Briggs starts in midfield with Sene Naoupu

Sat Mar 12 2016 - 10:59

Women’s Six Nations: Ireland relish opportunity to let rip at English

First win on English soil will fit in with team’s upward trajectory

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 14:53

Ireland women start Six Nations campaign with new backline

Reigning champions shuffle the deck with two players winning their first cap

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 02:30

The long, remarkable journey to host the Women’s World Cup

Ireland’s hosting of the competition shows how the sport has advanced

Thu May 14 2015 - 10:13