# Women's Six Nations

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2022

# W6N

Ireland to begin 2023 Women's Six Nations campaign away to Wales

The fixture details have been released today.

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Aug 24th 2022, 2:27 PM

# reflections on an ending

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.

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May 1st 2022, 10:35 AM

# starting XV

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.

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Apr 28th 2022, 1:31 PM

# Maeve Óg

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.’

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Apr 28th 2022, 7:15 AM

# Debut

'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.

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Apr 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Condolences

'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.

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Apr 24th 2022, 9:15 PM

# well beaten

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.

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Apr 24th 2022, 2:14 PM

# The Underdogs

'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.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 4:50 PM

# starting XV

Naoupu and Considine make returns for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England

There is also a debut for Molly Scuffil-McCabe at fullback.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 12:36 PM

# W6N

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.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 6:30 AM

# pinpoint accuracy

'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.

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Apr 12th 2022, 4:25 PM

# Recommended listening

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.

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Apr 11th 2022, 5:45 PM

# STANDOUT

'Sammy Bill' Monaghan goes from strength to strength in Ireland's second row

The Wasps lock has impressed in this Six Nations.

5.3k

Apr 11th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Reunited

'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.

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Apr 11th 2022, 1:01 AM

# codes

'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.

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Apr 7th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Outclassed

'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.

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Apr 4th 2022, 7:30 AM

# Work to do

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.

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Apr 4th 2022, 6:30 AM

# tough day

'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.

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Apr 2nd 2022, 6:18 PM

# Fighting Talk

'We want to be respected. It’s not about being liked' - McWilliams wants to see Ireland 'fight' in France

Ireland are anticipating a difficult encounter when they face Les Bleus in Toulouse on Saturday.

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Apr 1st 2022, 6:00 AM

# tight call

'I know the Irish people want to see her play, and you will this weekend'

Greg McWilliams has explained his decision to name Beibhinn Parsons on the bench again for Saturday’s Six Nations meeting with France.

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Mar 31st 2022, 3:13 PM

# picking the lock

Edel McMahon: Wasps team-mate Monaghan throws outrageous offloads 'most nights of the week'

‘We’re going to relish the challenge to play against a top-three team in the world,’ the back row says of this weekend’s trip to France.

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Mar 31st 2022, 6:20 AM

# team player

Amée-Leigh Murphy Crowe: Blessington 'chats', backing your gut, and Beibhinn Parsons' speed

‘I’m afraid of heights and people might not have known that about me — and I was abseiling down this massive wall and people were just so encouraging!’

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Mar 30th 2022, 9:15 PM

# A new dawn

'A mother handed a child to Beibhinn Parsons and said 'here, I named her after you''

Despite Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations defeat to Wales, there is a real sense of optimism around the Ireland team according to two of its players.

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Mar 28th 2022, 9:32 PM

# roommates

Listen to the new episode of The Front Row

On this week’s episode, in partnership with Guinness, Ireland’s Eimear Considine makes a welcome return – and she’s joined by her international team-mate Hannah O’Connor.

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Mar 28th 2022, 10:00 AM

# Women's Six Nations

Marlie Packer hat-trick helps England to blow Scotland away in Edinburgh

Emily Scarrett returned to the international scene with five conversions in a 58-minute display.

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Mar 26th 2022, 2:39 PM

# pride of offaly

'She's a fantastic person who encapsulates everything Ireland will stand for'

Nichola Fryday has enjoyed an impressive rise from Tullamore RFC to become the new Ireland captain.

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Mar 26th 2022, 8:00 AM

# new chapter

'You want to make it entertaining. You want people to enjoy the spectacle'

Ireland Women finally get their new chapter underway this Saturday against Wales.

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Mar 22nd 2022, 6:00 AM

# Leader

Nichola Fryday named as new Ireland captain ahead of Six Nations

Greg McWilliams’ squad are preparing for their Six Nations opener against Wales this Saturday.

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Mar 21st 2022, 12:20 PM

# Addition

Stacey Flood hails elevation of Niamh Briggs to Irish role

Briggs has been added to Greg McWilliams’ international coaching ticket ahead of the forthcoming Women’s Six Nations campaign.

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Feb 18th 2022, 6:30 AM

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# fixture calendar

Ireland to play 2022 Women's Six Nations matches in Dublin, Cork and Belfast

The new six-week window in late March and April means the tournament will no longer be linked to the men’s calendar.

7.3k

Dec 2nd 2021, 2:39 PM

# public vote

England star named Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship

28-year-old Poppy Cleall put in a number of commanding performances for the triumphant Red Roses.

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Apr 29th 2021, 5:47 PM

# balance

'Your losses can be definitive, but I don't let them define how I think about myself'

Flanker Dorothy Wall discusses Ireland’s Six Nations campaign and the influence of her family.

3.5k

Apr 28th 2021, 3:09 PM

# reflection

Star full-back suffers broken nose after 'kick to the face' as Ireland draw positives from Italy win

Eimear Considine went off for a HIA in the final moments of the game.

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Apr 24th 2021, 5:30 PM

# Champions

England claim third successive Six Nations title by edging past France

Poppy Cleall’s try on the stroke of half-time put England in the box seat.

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Apr 24th 2021, 4:13 PM

# Women's Six Nations

Four-try Ireland secure third place in Six Nations and lay down World Cup qualifier marker

Dorothy Wall, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Cliodhna Moloney all crossed over for Ireland.

21.2k

Apr 24th 2021, 2:04 PM

# Preview

Unwanted spotlight on women's rugby during window of opportunity for Ireland

Energia Park will host Ireland’s final game of the Six Nations.

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Apr 24th 2021, 10:05 AM

# Ready to Rock

Ireland 'chomping at the bit' to finish on a high after France disappointment

Adam Griggs’ side will face Italy in a third/fourth place playoff on Saturday afternoon.

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Apr 24th 2021, 9:50 AM

# Trailblazers

'I just burst into tears': Remembering the Ireland team that won the Grand Slam and toppled New Zealand

In the final part of our ‘Trailblazers’ series, we relive a historic 18 months for the national women’s side with players who were there.

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Apr 24th 2021, 9:15 AM

# azzurre

Experienced Italians will feel they can pip Ireland in ongoing battle to be best of the rest

There has been little to pick between the two teams in recent years.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Selection Call

'She's got things she can still work on' - Griggs on omission of former Ireland captain for Italy clash

Claire Molloy has been left out of the matchday 23 for their final Six Nations clash.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 5:37 PM