The Irish Times

McWilliams focused on new campaign as Ireland prepare for fresh start

New coach accentuating the positive as Six Nations kick-off looms

Tue Mar 22 2022 - 01:00

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

Ryder Cup: Lowry and his da provide brief uplift as our boys suffer helluva beating

TV View: Further heartache as Ireland women’s rugby team miss out on World Cup

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 22:00

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

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

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

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

Two changes to Irish women’s team for trip to Doncaster

Aoife Doyle and Katie Fitzhenry will both start for Adam Grigg’s team against England

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 18:09

Ireland hold off Scottish fightback to claim morale-boosting win in opener

Beibhinn Parsons’s length of the pitch intercept try the highlight at Donnybrook

Sun Feb 02 2020 - 16:36

Ireland target first competitive win in year in Women’s Six Nations opener

Forwards coach McGinnis believes side is primed for a big performance

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 01:00

Leinster make history in first women’s club match at Twickenham

Crowd of 7,600 spectators watch entertaining 11-try game against Harlequins

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 15:19

Historic Leinster claim back-to-back Interprovincial Championships

Women’s side sees off Connacht’s second-half comeback to prevail at Energia Park

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 20:01

When touch rugby takes a hold: World Cup beckons for Ireland

High hopes for Irish teams as they head to Malaysia for the Touch World Cup

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 07:33

Women’s 6N: Ireland well beaten as France run in seven tries

Griffin, Molloy and Naoupu get over for home side at Donnybrook

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 21:41

Ireland needs to show serious support for women’s sport

We need to stop pointing fingers at the media and get our bums on those seats

Thu Dec 20 2018 - 06:00

Leinster land women’s interprovincial title after dramatic draw with Munster

Leinster take title from defending champions on superior points difference

Sun Sept 16 2018 - 13:15

Leinster eager to regain women’s interpro crown from Munster

Two provinces have dominated Women’s Interprovincial Championship since its inception in 2001, with Munster winning 13 titles to Leinster’s four

Tue Aug 28 2018 - 07:00

UL Bohs the cream of the crop again

Old Belvedere beaten in AIL final for the second year running

Sat Apr 21 2018 - 19:44

Fitzhenry and Fitzpatrick named in Ireland Women’s team for Italy clash

Fitzhenry returns from Sevens action in Sydney to play in Irish midfield

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 15:53

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

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

Women’s RWC: Ireland ring the changes for Japan clash

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 14:08

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

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

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

Jenny Murphy’s last-ditch try helps Ireland dodge bullet

Tom Tierney’s side relieved to gain maximum points after error-strewn display

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 12:05

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

Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand test

Preview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)

Sat Nov 26 2016 - 16:18