Lynne Cantwell: ‘Women representing all of sport will ultimately lead to better decisions’
Former rugby international’s grounding in athletics gave her inclusive perspective from the start
Former rugby international’s grounding in athletics gave her inclusive perspective from the start
It must be acknowledged and acted upon that the women’s game is different to men’s
Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation
Women’s rugby: The parable of a prophet not being accepted in their hometown is apposite
Springboks believe they have lured a prized asset ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup
Female broadcasters an easy target for the anonymous keyboard warriors
Gavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup day
Inner left cheeks take a hammering as pundits try to get their heads around defeat
Two-time World champion tops monthly winners representing 11 different sports
High hopes for Irish teams as they head to Malaysia for the Touch World Cup
There are lessons to be learned from Irish rugby’s archaic male committees
New Women in Sport Policy - further boosted by an increased annual fund of €2 million
Women have had difficulty getting roles in sports broadcasting. That needs to change
Gerry Thornley talks to those involved on and off the pitch and in the stands of a never to be forgotten weekend
IRFU moves to plot a new way forward after six-month part-time coaching plan backfires
Irish international gives her version of events surrounding Ireland’s World Cup campaign
Responsibility lies with all to make sure women’s sports are thought about all year and every year
Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform
Irish centre relishing the task of taking on France in a must-win showdown
Lynne Cantwell, Fiona Steed and Rosie Foley spared nothing in their analysis
Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come
Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game
Reigning champions shuffle the deck with two players winning their first cap
Six Nations-wining backrow expanding rugby horizons in Toulouse and Cardiff
Ireland’s hosting of the competition shows how the sport has advanced
The strength of our women rugby players should be cherished
Niamh Briggs’s team playing for both championship and Triple crown honours
Despite defending their spiritual home in Ashbourne, the side deserve a better venue
The team have new players and new coaching staff but should have strength to beat Italy
Former scrumhalf is coaching three sides but believes Ireland are ready for Italy clash
Mary Hannigan talks to the former UCD star and Irish hockey international about her belated switch to rugby and call-up to Tom Tierney’s Ireland squad
As part of The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year awards we look at the current state of Irish women’s sport
‘Dieting is the most potent political sedative in women’s history; a quietly mad population is a tractable one’
Representative of side that rose to the occasion and captured imagination of nation
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices