# Ireland Women

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# bring it

Ireland ready for emotionally-charged affair as they look to set up Grand Slam showdown

It will be a difficult day for Wales following a recent tragedy, and Marie Louise Reilly is wary of the opposition.

3.2k

Mar 11th 2017, 7:45 AM

# biting back

'Some of the chat is just ridiculous. It affects the players'

Ireland Women head coach Tom Tierney wasn’t impressed with discussion around the women’s game.

13.1k

Feb 27th 2017, 6:45 AM

# Dream Alive

Ireland two games away from a Grand Slam after victory over France

Tom Tierney’s side beat visiting France 13-10 at Donnybrook this afternoon.

24.2k

Feb 26th 2017, 2:35 PM

# Explanation

'We're not disrespecting the Six Nations': IRFU defend decision to withdraw three key players

Sene Naoupu, Alison Miller and Hannah Tyrrell are flying to Las Vegas with the sevens squad instead of playing against France on Sunday.

11.5k

Feb 23rd 2017, 9:19 PM

# Preview

Ireland out to top last weekend's mediocre performance and finish Italian job

Despite a bonus-point win over Scotland, there are mistakes to rectify.

2.9k

Feb 12th 2017, 7:30 AM

# Table Toppers

Ireland lead the Six Nations after their great escape in Scotland

Jenny Murphy’s return was among the positives in a poor performance from Tom Tierney’s side.

5.7k

Feb 6th 2017, 7:00 AM

# last gasp

Late, late Murphy try gives Ireland opening night bonus-point win in Scotland

The Ireland centre crashed over from close range to grab a bonus-point win for Tom Tierney’s side.

8.4k

Feb 3rd 2017, 8:32 PM

# Interview

After taking up rugby in college, Clare GAA star set for Ireland debut

Eimear Considine chats to The42 ahead of her side’s Six Nations opener with Scotland this evening.

6.7k

Feb 3rd 2017, 7:30 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Ireland’s Women kick off their campaign away to Scotland on Friday evening.

5.4k

Feb 2nd 2017, 7:10 AM

# Women's Rugby

Ex-Clare GAA star Considine among 5 uncapped women in Ireland's 6 Nations squad

The Munster wing is joined by two new props and half-backs.

7.3k

Jan 26th 2017, 11:30 AM

# Looking Back

In Pics: A review of Sue Ronan's career as Ireland women's football manager

We take a look back at some significant moments during Sue Ronan’s career as the women’s national football coach.

1.7k

Dec 27th 2016, 7:00 AM

# 7s heaven

Ireland Women storm back from 12 - 0 down to win Dubai 7s Challenge Trophy

Anthony Eddy’s side have gotten better as the Dubai leg of the world series has gone on.

8.3k

Dec 2nd 2016, 1:06 PM

# ali-oop

Miller time as Ireland score four to beat USA and reach Trophy Final at Dubai 7s

Anthony Eddy’s side will face Spain in this afternoon’s final.

5.2k

Dec 2nd 2016, 9:12 AM

# November Tests

Ireland out to reap benefits of inaugural November series with World Cup in view

Head coach Tom Tierney is hoping the three tough Tests will prepare his squad for next August’s home World Cup.

12.6k

Nov 13th 2016, 9:20 AM

# Sunday Service

Opening November Test against England comes too soon for Ireland captain Briggs

Head coach Tom Tierney has returned Nora Stapleton to the number 10 jersey to open a tough Autumn series.

4.3k

Nov 10th 2016, 5:28 PM

# On Home Soil

'We're training to be world champions' - Ireland lock Spence

The Old Belvedere clubwoman would love the opportunity to turn professional.

13.7k

Sep 20th 2016, 3:00 PM

# New experience

Wexford football captain Murphy and Niamh Briggs named in development squad for Ireland 7s

With the front-liners still on World Series duty, Anthony Eddy has introduced some new names to gain experience in Amsterdam.

6.0k

May 26th 2016, 2:13 PM

# BringIt

Ireland will look to embrace pressure of home World Cup opportunity

Captain Niamh Briggs says this year’s November Test series will be a major aid to preparations.

5.2k

May 13th 2016, 7:00 AM

# 7s sene

Naoupu joins Ireland Women's Sevens squad as Galvin misses Atlanta trip

Anthony Eddy has been able to call on Alison Miller for the World Series legs in Atlanta and Langford.

15.3k

Mar 31st 2016, 4:00 PM

# home is where the heart is

'It means a lot to play at a ground with such history' - New home, new era for Ireland

Tom Tierney’s team open their Six Nations title defence at Donnybrook this afternoon.

6.2k

Feb 6th 2016, 8:30 AM

# Team news

10 players set for Six Nations debut in Ireland's first game of Championship defence

Tom Tierney’s side face Wales on Saturday.

5.0k

Feb 4th 2016, 3:37 PM

# Top 10

Six Nations champs Ireland fourth in first-ever women's World Rugby rankings

World Rugby say the rankings will encourage more matches to be played.

5.4k

Feb 1st 2016, 12:34 PM

# 6Nations

6 women who will be key to a successful Irish title defence

Ireland’s captain and world player of the year nominee are among the most important components of the squad in this campaign.

21.8k

Jan 31st 2016, 9:00 PM

# circumnavigating

Here's the Ireland Women's 7s squad heading to Sydney and São Paulo

Sure isn’t it well for them.

5.3k

Jan 29th 2016, 5:57 PM

# Champions

New faces in Ireland Women's squad as 7s stars miss start of Six Nations defence

Head coach Tom Tierney has included seven uncapped players as Ireland women spread resources across two forms of the game.

16.1k

Jan 28th 2016, 5:42 PM

# Double trouble

Ireland Women finish 12th in Dubai 7s as men get off the mark

Plus, Sonny Bill Williams (and sister) had a close-up view of some shock Kiwi defeats.

5.6k

Dec 4th 2015, 5:51 PM

# World in motion

India, here we come! Ireland have qualified for the Women's T20 Cricket World Cup

Ireland now face Bangladesh in the final of the World Cup Qualifier tournament on Saturday.

2.1k

Dec 3rd 2015, 12:00 PM

# fresh faces

10 uncapped players in Ireland women's squad to play England

The training squad of 33 has been trimmed down to 23.

5.9k

Oct 27th 2015, 9:30 PM

# Up and Running

Ireland's Euro 2017 campaign back on track with priceless win in Portugal

A huge win for Sue Ronan’s side.

5.0k

Oct 27th 2015, 5:05 PM

# coygig

'No more hard luck stories - it's time to stand up and deliver'

Ireland are hoping to get their Euro 2017 qualifying campaign back on track in Portugal this afternoon.

4.4k

Oct 27th 2015, 6:00 AM

# Stepping Stone

'It's a huge thing for us and women's rugby' Spence hoping for more women's tests

The World Player of the Year nominee says Donnybrook move is huge for the game.

2.7k

Oct 9th 2015, 2:56 PM

# Champs

Ireland Women will face England in a November international next month

The Six Nations champions have named a 33-strong squad and will host an open training session this weekend.

2.4k

Oct 6th 2015, 12:10 PM

# Comeback

Incredible Japan comeback sinks Ireland but there was plenty for us to celebrate

Anthony Eddy’s side were beaten by Japan in the final in UCD

13.6k

Aug 23rd 2015, 6:30 PM

# hometown heroes

Ireland reach quarter-finals at Women's Sevens tournament in Dublin

Despite a loss to South Africa in today’s final Pool C clash, the Girls in Green are in the final eight,

10.0k

Aug 22nd 2015, 7:03 PM

# coygig

Ireland pull off historic win to move one step closer to first ever Olympic qualification

It’s been a famous day for Irish hockey.

6.5k

Jun 16th 2015, 5:14 PM

# Road to Rio

Ireland Women bounce back from earlier heartbreak to claim plate title in Olympic qualifier

It was a promising weekend for Anthony Eddy’s side.

7.1k

Jun 14th 2015, 1:39 PM

# 7s

Ireland Women rally after 2 losses, thrashing Ukraine to earn place in quarter-finals

Ireland weren’t dispirited by losses to Spain and France, bouncing back with a six-try win over Ukraine.

5.4k

Jun 13th 2015, 4:10 PM

# WNT

Unfortunate lapse of concentration costs Ireland as they suffer defeat in California

Ireland’s goalkeeper was guilty of breaking the first rule of football.

8.4k

May 10th 2015, 10:17 PM

# cross-pollination

Women's rugby stars specialise late, but more young athletes benefit every sport

New Zealander Tania Rosser was destined to play rugby, but she put time in in other codes too.

6.5k

Mar 29th 2015, 6:30 PM

# Captain Fantastic

'We wanted that ruthless streak': Niamh Briggs keeping firm grip on 6 Nations crown

“I made my feelings known to everybody that I wasn’t going to use the changes as an excuse.”

9.7k

Mar 23rd 2015, 5:15 PM