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# Women's Rugby

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'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
IRFU funding for women's rugby up 25%, will rise by a further €500k after World Cup
The union’s accounts, released today, show a spend of €2.1 million on its women’s programme.
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Jul 14th 2017, 3:00 PM
The USA women's Navy Seal workout day looks absolutely zero craic
The road to Ireland 2017 is paved with excruciating beach drills.
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Jul 6th 2017, 3:04 PM
Black Ferns and Ireland's pool rivals Australia have named their WRWC squads
World champions England have also unveiled a massively experienced side for next month’s tournament on these shores.
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Jul 5th 2017, 10:35 AM
Time is everything as Ireland's World Cup countdown gathers pace
Maz Reilly tells us what it takes to get the Ireland engine room up and running.
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Jun 25th 2017, 1:02 PM
Ireland's WRWC rivals Australia take a beating as England defeat NZ to top rankings
The Wallaroos have work to do before facing Ireland after conceding 144 points in three tough warm-up Tests.
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Jun 19th 2017, 11:59 AM
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
UL Bohemians dethrone Old Belvedere to seal deserved title victory
The Limerick side won 10-3 at Donnybrook.
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Apr 8th 2017, 11:12 PM
Dramatic Belvo win sets up All-Ireland league final against UL Bohs
Jackie Shiels scored all the points in a victory over Railway Union, while Bohs beat Galwegians well.
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Apr 2nd 2017, 7:18 PM
Ex-international Neville 'over the moon' to be named on referee panel for Women's Rugby World Cup
The poacher turned gamekeeper is one of three Irish officials named for the tournament.
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Mar 30th 2017, 4:31 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 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
Uncertainty about finalists as UL Bohs and Railway Union All-Ireland Cup semi ends in controversy
The match was still a draw following extra time and there’s confusion as to what happens next.
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Mar 12th 2017, 7:49 PM
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
Ireland's main World Cup rivals have arranged their own warm-up tournament in June
Australia will join the world’s top three sides in a six-Test series over eight days in New Zealand this June.
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Mar 1st 2017, 12:34 PM
'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.
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Feb 27th 2017, 6:45 AM
Kicked to touch? An open letter from frustrated supporters of women's rugby in Ireland
Frustrating inconsistency is hampering Ireland ahead of home Rugby World Cup.
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Feb 23rd 2017, 1:03 PM
IRFU to pull three key Ireland players from Six Nations to go on 7s duty
Tom Tierney’s side are set to lose Sene Naoupu, Alison Miller and Hannah Tyrrell.
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Feb 21st 2017, 6:04 PM
Bohs hammer Galwegians as unbeaten Women's AIL season looks a real possibility
The Limerick side racked up eight tries while there were also wins for St. Mary’s, Railway Union and Cooke.
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Feb 12th 2017, 11:59 PM
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.
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Feb 12th 2017, 7:30 AM
Sevens star returns as Irish Women make 2 changes
Hannah Tyrrell will make her first appearance in this year’s Six Nations against Italy.
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Feb 9th 2017, 12:31 PM
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.
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Feb 6th 2017, 7:00 AM
UL Bohemians stay on track for double after tough Highfield test
It was an action-packed weekend of women’s rugby.
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Feb 5th 2017, 6:49 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Ireland’s Women kick off their campaign away to Scotland on Friday evening.
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Feb 2nd 2017, 7:10 AM
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.
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Jan 26th 2017, 11:30 AM
Tickets for this year's Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland go on sale tomorrow
And the hosts will meet Australia on day one as the pool schedule is confirmed.
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Jan 8th 2017, 3:31 PM
Thrills, spills and heartache: 21 pictures that sum up the women's rugby year
It’s been an up and down 12 months.
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Dec 21st 2016, 7:00 AM
Leinster women deliver resounding bonus point win over Ulster to set up Donnybrook showdown
They hosts held their Northern guests scoreless to tee up a clash with Munster next weekend.
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Dec 10th 2016, 9:34 PM
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.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 1:06 PM
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.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 9:12 AM
Ireland Women strike late to claim draw with Fiji on tough day in Dubai
However, Lucy Mulhall thought she had kicked the winning points before the referee asked for her conversion to be re-taken.
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Dec 1st 2016, 3:50 PM
Here's the Ireland 7s squad to take on 'the toughest group in Dubai'
Anthony Eddy is also sending a development squad to compete in the UAE.
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Nov 25th 2016, 12:35 PM
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.
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Nov 13th 2016, 9:20 AM
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.
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Nov 10th 2016, 5:28 PM
Proximity of toughest Tests tempers Irish excitement for Women's Rugby World Cup
The difficult task of escaping Pool C is at the back of Tom Tierney’s mind as he prepares a squad for a historic November series.
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Nov 10th 2016, 7:50 AM
Ireland to face France and Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup pool
Tom Tierney’s side have a tough task ahead of them next August.
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Nov 9th 2016, 11:19 AM
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.
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May 26th 2016, 2:13 PM
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.
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Mar 31st 2016, 4:00 PM
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