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Thursday 7 December 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Women's Six Nations

April
April 2023
'We're looking to improve our performances and we have to own where we are'
Ireland head coach Greg Williams promises improvement after finishing bottom in Women’s Six Nations.
Ireland fade in second half and fall to first wooden spoon since 2004
Greg McWilliams’ side will compete in the third tier of the WXVs competition after Scotland pulled away from them in Edinburgh.
Ireland fade in second half and fall to first wooden spoon since 2004
Greg McWilliams’ side will compete in the third tier of the WXVs competition after Scotland pulled away from them in Edinburgh.
Ireland prepare for dog fight in Edinburgh to avoid wooden spoon finish
Greg McWilliams’ side will hope to end their winless run in the women’s Six Nations.
'I'm super proud of this group. They're getting it from people, from different angles'
Ireland suffered another heavy defeat as they face into the final round of the Six Nations.
'The manner of it wasn't appropriate' - IRFU on flyer protest before Ireland v England
A woman handed out flyers before the Six Nations clash at Musgrave Park.
'The manner of it wasn't appropriate' - IRFU on flyer protest before Ireland v England
A woman handed out flyers before the Six Nations clash at Musgrave Park.
Ireland bring the fight again but dominant England grab eight-try win
Greg McWilliams’ side hosted the defending champions at Musgrave Park.
Ireland bring the fight again but dominant England grab eight-try win
Greg McWilliams’ side hosted the defending champions at Musgrave Park.
World number one side England likely to give Ireland their most punishing tie
Greg McWilliams’s side host the defending champions at Musgrave Park today.
Rugby retirements, Connacht's big blow and Munster's mission
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella reflect on another enforced retirement, as well as previewing a big weekend of URC games and Ireland Women’s daunting task against England.
Ireland fall to disappointing Six Nations defeat in Italy
Greg McWilliams’ side remain winless in the championship following a 24-7 loss in Parma.
Ireland fall to disappointing Six Nations defeat in Italy
Greg McWilliams’ side remain winless in the championship following a 24-7 loss in Parma.
Ireland make three changes for Six Nations clash with Italy
Lauren Delany, Anna McGann, and Ailsa Hughes all coming into the starting XV.
Ireland make three changes for Six Nations clash with Italy
Lauren Delany, Anna McGann, and Ailsa Hughes all coming into the starting XV.
Ireland 'showed pride in the jersey' against France side with more advanced professional status
It was another sobering day for Ireland as they shipped a heavy defeat to France in the Six Nations.
Ireland take 50 point defeat against France in Women's Six Nations
Pauline Bourdon and Gabrielle Vernier finished with a brace of tries each for France.
More encouraging Ireland display but France overcome red card to run in nine tries
Pauline Bourdon and Gabrielle Vernier finished with a brace of tries each for France.
A tough start about to get tougher as Ireland sit French exam in first home game
Greg McWilliams side will host their opponents in Musgrave Park in Cork.
This year
2023
Dannah O'Brien gets first Six Nations start at out-half for Ireland against France
Head coach Greg McWilliams has made five changes to the team which lost 31-5 to Wales.
'You never want to see that' - Ireland rally around Dane after brain haemorrhage
The Ireland scrum-half revealed news of her health scare in February.
'A talented player with a big ceiling' - Excitement for Ireland's teen debutant
The Ireland women’s team commence their Six Nations championship with a trip away to Wales on Saturday.
Last year
2022
Ireland to begin 2023 Women's Six Nations campaign away to Wales
The fixture details have been released today.
Mixed emotions for McWilliams as Ireland's Six Nations campaign ends with dramatic Scotland win
Ireland avoided the wooden spoon with a last-gasp victory over Scotland.
Monaghan returns and debut for Irwin at fullback as Ireland's team to face Scotland is named
Greg McWilliams’ side end this year’s campaign at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday night.
22-year-old O'Leary learning from 'unbelievable' back rows with Ireland
‘From my own club, Hannah O’Connor and Dorothy Wall are just huge.’
'I’d say it’ll hit me in a few more weeks how amazing it was'
Ireland fullback Molly Scuffil-McCabe first took up the game at the encouragement of an Irish rugby legend.
'The squad's condolences are with Kate Moran's family this week'
Ireland Women captain Nichola Fryday said the young camogie player’s death was a tragedy.
England power up to maul Ireland with 11-try victory in Six Nations
Greg McWilliams’ side showed grit in the first half but England ran in 11 tries in total.
'It is going to be, for a lot of these players, the toughest opposition they’ve played against'
Greg McWilliams insists his charges are in an upbeat mood ahead of their Six Nations showdown with England.
Naoupu and Considine make returns for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England
There is also a debut for Molly Scuffil-McCabe at fullback.
From failing floodlights to a record crowd in Leicester - Doyle sees big progression
The Limerick woman is set to come in on the wing against England on Sunday.
'There's nobody better than her to pass the ball in Ireland. It's the best I've ever seen'
Ireland inside centre Stacey Flood has been praised by her international team-mate Eimear Considine after Sunday’s win over Italy.
Listen to the new episode of The Front Row with comedian Killian Sundermann
The online funnyman joined our regular panel for the final podcast of the series, in partnership with Guinness.
'Sammy Bill' Monaghan goes from strength to strength in Ireland's second row
The Wasps lock has impressed in this Six Nations.
'My little sister flew home from Canada to surprise me. That was really special'
Nichola Fryday captained Ireland to a win for the first time in Cork yesterday.
'There's great clarity... As a player, you’ll do what’s best for the programmes'
Ireland international Eve Higgins is a star for both the 7s and 15s squads.
'As good as they were, we didn't really show up and that's the frustrating part'
Winger Lucy Mulhall was deeply disappointed with Ireland’s performance in defeat to France on Saturday.
McWilliams accepts Ireland have 'got to get better' ahead of crucial Italy clash
Next Sunday’s game at Musgrave Park looks like Ireland’s best chance of picking up a win in the Women’s Six Nations.
'There is more to come from this Irish side, I just hope people out there stay patient'
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams admitted his team have plenty of work to do after suffering a 35-point defeat in France.