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# Ireland Women

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Blyde scythes, Woodman wonderful as New Zealand shut out Ireland
After a brilliant win over England, defeat sends Ireland Women to the 5-8th place play-offs.
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Jul 21st 2018, 2:18 AM
'When I first began, I was like '7 minutes, this will be handy...' it's not handy when you're out there'
Lucy Mulhall leads Ireland’s challenge at the Sevens World Cup in San Francisco.
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Jul 19th 2018, 7:00 AM
IRFU says dates on offer in Australia 'didn't fit with the women's plan'
The union turned down an invitation of a three-Test tour Down Under this month.
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Jun 19th 2018, 7:05 AM
November Tests return for Ireland Women with USA set to visit Dublin
Adam Griggs’ side will face the world’s fifth-ranked team the day after Ireland’s men host the All Blacks.
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May 23rd 2018, 4:44 PM
Ireland's record crowd in Tallaght was just one part of a landmark night for women's football
More than 72,000 fans watched eight games spread across the continent.
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Apr 7th 2018, 10:02 AM
IRFU confirm Adam Griggs to stay on as Ireland Women's coach
The New Zealander originally undertook the role on a short-term basis.
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Mar 21st 2018, 11:50 AM
Ireland Women aiming to bring offloading style to the fore against Scots
Ciara Griffin and her team were very impressive in their victory over Wales two weekends ago.
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Mar 11th 2018, 8:15 AM
'There were some really dark days' - Niamh Briggs finds a new lease of life
The Ireland out-half suffered with serious injury issues and missed last year’s home World Cup.
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Mar 10th 2018, 7:30 AM
'There are people coming from New Zealand and Australia to get their caps'
Niamh Briggs is delighted that over 100 female players will finally be awarded caps for playing for Ireland.
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Mar 9th 2018, 3:06 PM
Four changes for Ireland as Griggs names starting team to welcome Wales
Kick-off at Donnybrook is 3pm on Sunday.
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Feb 21st 2018, 2:59 PM
Powerful France hold Ireland Women to nil
Les Bleus put Ireland through a severe opening Six Nations Test.
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Feb 3rd 2018, 10:38 PM
Belvo wing Megan Williams set for Ireland debut against France
The 7s international will win her first cap for Ireland in 15s.
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Jan 31st 2018, 4:08 PM
'We've got warning on that and we know the procedure, we know the protocol'
Ireland Women captain Ciara Griffin says movement between the 7s and 15s squads has been flagged in advance.
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Jan 26th 2018, 11:28 AM
Sophie Spence announces retirement from international rugby after omission from Six Nations squad
‘I had hoped to finish my career after playing in one last Six Nations, but it is not to be.’
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Dec 22nd 2017, 1:34 PM
9 uncapped players as Ireland Women build up to Six Nations without Spence and Murphy
New head coach Adam Griggs has plenty of experienced talents in his 38-strong squad.
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Dec 22nd 2017, 12:37 PM
Ireland v Wales, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017
We were in Belfast as Tom Tierney’s side faced Wales in the seventh place playoff.
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Aug 26th 2017, 1:45 PM
Ireland v Australia, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017
Tom Tierney’s side faced Australia at Kingspan Stadium for a shot at the fifth-place play-off.
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Aug 22nd 2017, 1:00 PM
Ireland prop ruled out for the rest of the Rugby World Cup
Ruth O’Reilly has suffered a back injury.
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Aug 20th 2017, 8:32 PM
Ireland v France, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017
We were live from the Belfield Bowl for the all-important Pool C decider.
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Aug 17th 2017, 7:10 PM
'France are in our way': Jenny Murphy relishing the big stage of a vital World Cup test
The hardest hitter in Ireland’s arsenal is determined to make the free-flowing French stop and think.
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Aug 17th 2017, 5:00 PM
New Zealand steam-roll Canada to complete perfect run to World Cup semis
An eight-try rout has left 2014 runners-up Canada out of the running for a semi-final berth.
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Aug 17th 2017, 1:55 PM
Ireland bidding to stop French fluency at source with pack physicality
Tom Tierney’s team selection paves the way for a serious battle in UCD tomorrow evening.
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Aug 16th 2017, 5:42 PM
Ireland v Japan, Women's Rugby World Cup 2017
Ireland pulled off a huge comeback to make it two wins from two against Japan.
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Aug 13th 2017, 4:45 PM
How one Irish woman helped turn rugby into a sport for both sexes
Under Su Carty’s watch, women went from comprising 4% of the world’s rugby playing population to 25%
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Aug 7th 2017, 10:00 AM
Ireland Women striving to make sporting role models a not-so-rare commodity for girls
Women’s sport needs high-profile events to spark interest for girls at a stage when, statistically, they’re dropping out.
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Aug 6th 2017, 8:10 AM
Sophie Spence eagerly, nervelessly embracing countdown to World Cup
Bring it.
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Aug 2nd 2017, 7:00 PM
5 players to a room and buying their own tracksuits: Ireland's first World Cup experience
We spoke to Fiona Steed and Su Carty about Ireland’s first foray onto the world stage.
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Jul 30th 2017, 10:00 AM
'It focuses the mind, there’s no easy lead-in': Ireland relishing defining World Cup opener against Australia
Captain Niamh Briggs is leading a ‘no excuses’ attitude as Ireland embrace the challenges ahead.
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Jul 25th 2017, 7:00 AM
'It will be absolutely huge for sport here' - The legacy of the Women's Rugby World Cup
Elaine Buckley of the Fair Game podcast spoke to The42 this week.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 8:30 AM
WRWC to run ticket exchange, so don't give up hope of seeing Ireland's pool matches just yet
Proceeds from the ‘Wimbledon style’ re-sales will go to the IRFU Charitable Trust.
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Jul 19th 2017, 2:47 PM
Big names included as Ireland gear up for final friendly before World Cup qualifiers
Colin Bell’s side face Scotland in July.
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Jun 19th 2017, 2:42 PM
Naoupu and Baxter among exciting Ireland 7s squad chasing World Cup qualification
Anthony Eddy’s squad are in France for the next two weekends, competing on two fronts.
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Jun 14th 2017, 1:16 PM
Huge markers laid down as Ireland beat England and Fiji in 7s
Two impressive results book-ended Ireland’s best world series finish to date.
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May 29th 2017, 1:30 PM
'Physically, the girls are beaten up': Hope shines in painful end to Ireland's 6 Nations
Through the pain of St Patrick’s Day Ireland showed promise of a big summer ahead.
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Mar 19th 2017, 9:28 AM
Ireland come up short but reasons to be positive for home Women's World Cup
England remain the standard setters, but Tom Tierney’s side have plenty to build on.
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Mar 17th 2017, 10:14 PM
Ireland women push England to their limits in intense Grand Slam decider
A sickening injury to Claire Molloy helped England pull away in tonight’s Slam decider.
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Mar 17th 2017, 10:05 PM
Analysis: Ireland Women's intelligent maul key to their Grand Slam shot
Tom Tierney’s side have some clever lineout specialists in their forward pack.
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Mar 17th 2017, 8:45 AM
'It's a cup final, it's winner takes all': Ireland primed for Grand Slam decider against England
Nora Stapleton says ‘it’s about time we get the buzz back’ as Ireland look forward to their biggest game of the Six Nations.
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Mar 16th 2017, 6:30 AM
Ireland to don homelessness charity logo for Grand Slam showdown with England
Aon have vacated their women’s jersey sponsorship for Inner City Helping Homeless ahead of the match.
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Mar 13th 2017, 11:16 AM
Tyrrell try gives Ireland victory in Wales to set up Grand Slam decider with England
Tom Tierney’s side will face off against England in Donnybrook on St Patrick’s Day.
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Mar 11th 2017, 1:43 PM
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