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Rugby

Last month
August 2025
New Zealand join Ireland in World Cup quarter-finals after 43-point win over Japan
'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test
Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final spot after win over Spain
7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals
Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.
South Africa recall double World Cup winner De Klerk for New Zealand tour
Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain
England run in 14 tries in record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa
Munster crowned interpro champions after dominant win over three in a row chasing Leinster
Earlier at Energia Park, Connacht beat Ulster in a 10-try thriller.
Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Erasing memories of a humiliating defeat as Ireland take Spanish test for quarter-final spot
Ireland v Spain preview: Bemand rings the changes
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Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain
'The only way to see if someone is chasing you is to look at the screen'
Wafer likely to miss Ireland's World Cup clash on Sunday, but McMahon in line to play
Isak selected by Sweden despite Newcastle standoff, France overlook Ekitike
'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury
Ireland squad DJ Brittany Hogan brings the hits on and off the pitch
Former Munster boss Graham Rowntree lands new job in Japan
'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'
Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan
South Africa recall Jasper Wiese for New Zealand, but brother Cobus misses out
Ireland dismiss suggestion they might hold back against New Zealand
Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'Women's sport has really changed. We're now role models'
'This is the time of your lives. Don’t be anxious, embrace the opportunity'
New Zealand start World Cup defence by downing battling Spain
'Adverse finding' rules Bok prop Ntlabakanye out of NZ tour
'There were some real moments I thought were sublime out there today'
Higgins shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan
Scott Bemand’s side started strong in Northampton to secure the bonus-point before half time.
Ireland v Japan, Women's Rugby World Cup
Two-year journey with Bemand leads Ireland back to World Cup stage
Argentina earn historic first home win over All Blacks with inspired performance
France eventually shake off Italy as Canada launch World Cup campaign with emphatic win
Three-in-a-row hopefuls Leinster book interpro final spot against Munster
South Africa hold off Australia fightback to earn Rugby Championship revenge
Scotland start World Cup campaign with bonus-point win as Australia rout Samoa
'Great excitement, immense pride, special times' - Ballinasloe trio set for World Cup
From school and club to the world stage, Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly and Méabh Deely have been inseparable through the years.
'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'
England make statement with dominant opening World Cup win over United States
Ireland v Japan/Women's World Cup preview