# Adam Griggs

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# End of the road

'It has certainly had its challenges, I’ll be honest' - Griggs bows out as Ireland head coach

Adam Griggs took charge of the Ireland’s women’s team for the final time on Saturday.

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Nov 22nd 2021, 6:30 AM

# Room to improve

Griffin's star turn papers over cracks as Ireland close the book on a difficult year

The Ireland captain scored two tries in a comeback win against Japan, but for large periods the home team struggled at the RDS.

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Nov 21st 2021, 6:30 AM

# End of an era

New faces can impress against Japan as Griffin and Griggs prepare to bow out

Ireland can make it two wins from two after a difficult couple of weeks off the pitch.

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Nov 20th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Moving On

'It's been a difficult period for everyone involved and no different to myself'

Adam Griggs has one more game left as Ireland Women head coach.

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Nov 13th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Leader

'I'm the proudest person in Ireland... Actions speak louder than words'

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin praised her team for staying united in a tough week.

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Nov 12th 2021, 10:22 PM

# On top

Parsons scores classy try as Ireland put a tough week behind them at the RDS

Ciara Griffin and co. were deserved winners as Lindsay Peat scored a fitting try.

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Nov 12th 2021, 9:07 PM

# Forward Thinking

'We're stronger and better than that' - Ireland determined to put Parma heartbreak behind them

Adam Griggs’ team are back in action with a home game against the USA on Friday.

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Nov 11th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Great Dane

'It’s a scar that is going to be there forever, but I'm really keen to put the green jersey in a stronger place'

Ireland international Kathryn Dane is ready to move on from World Cup qualifying heartbreak with a new chapter on the horizon.

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Nov 7th 2021, 11:00 PM

# Wave Goodbye

Adam Griggs to step down as Ireland coach, Greg McWilliams confirmed as successor

The change will take place following November’s Autumn Test matches.

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Oct 21st 2021, 11:06 AM

# continuity

Ireland unchanged for pivotal World Cup Qualifier against Scotland

There is one alteration to the bench as Lucy Mulhall comes in for the injured Enya Breen.

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Sep 24th 2021, 11:58 AM

# Under Pressure

Ireland keep the faith as squad look to put Spain horror show behind them

Ireland take on Italy at 2pm in Parma today in a World Cup Qualifier fixture.

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Sep 19th 2021, 7:00 AM

# dejected

'We're disappointed we haven't shown up in the first game of this tournament'

Ireland Women head coach Adam Griggs believes his side are much better than they showed against Spain.

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Sep 13th 2021, 8:14 PM

# new zealand 2022

Griggs tells squad to embrace the pressure as Ireland head into World Cup qualifiers

Ireland kick-start their qualification campaign in Parma against Spain on Monday.

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Sep 9th 2021, 7:42 PM

# back at it

Ireland Sevens captain one of four uncapped players in Griggs' 39-strong training squad

Lucy Mulhall, Kathryn Buggy, Mary Healy and Sam Monaghan are the new faces on board.

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Jul 22nd 2021, 4:47 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

# Clearing Up

'I probably wasn't as clear as I could have been' - Griggs clarifies domestic rugby comments

The Ireland head coach previously said he didn’t know who was in charge of the women’s club game.

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Apr 22nd 2021, 4:35 PM

# W6N

Griggs' Ireland 'want to finish on a high' against Italy as bigger picture looms large

The Six Nations third-place play-off is set to be moved to Dublin.

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Apr 20th 2021, 2:52 PM

# reflection

'We're better than the scoreline reflects' - Ireland looking to third-place play-off after 41-point defeat

Adam Griggs says his side will refocus to chase down a third-place finish in the Six Nations next weekend.

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Apr 17th 2021, 7:45 PM

# Ireland v France

Ireland find cohesion in time for France face-off with Six Nations title decider on the line

Adam Griggs’ side welcome the French to Energia Park this afternoon.

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Apr 17th 2021, 8:35 AM

# Adam Griggs

'No better feeling for Hannah to win Player of the Match when she was supposed to get married'

Adam Griggs pays tribute to the Ireland out-half who impressed against Wales after her nuptials were postponed.

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Apr 16th 2021, 5:29 PM

# put a ring on it

'No better feeling for Hannah to win Player of the Match when she was supposed to get married'

Adam Griggs pays tribute to the Ireland out-half who impressed against Wales after her nuptials were postponed.

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Apr 15th 2021, 5:56 PM

# W6N

'They like to get in your face': Griggs' Ireland steel themselves for French pressure test

After their flying start in Wales, Ireland are preparing for a much tougher examination against France.

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Apr 12th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Ireland Women

'We have to get the ball into their hands' - Griggs wants his Ireland team to entertain

The head coach is hoping his squad can reap the benefits of all their time together on the training pitch.

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Apr 9th 2021, 7:00 AM

# intent

'We're going after wins' - Griggs calls for Ireland to deliver ahead of Six Nations opener

The head coach believes his squad now have a better understanding of what is required to win Test matches.

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Apr 8th 2021, 3:30 PM

# Ready to Rock

Five uncapped players named in Ireland squad as Six Nations fixtures released

The competition begins on 3 April.

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Mar 23rd 2021, 2:40 PM

# Interview

Griggs confident behind-closed-doors work will stand to Ireland in 2021

We chat to head coach Adam Griggs about a challenging 2020 and the goals that still stand for 2021.

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Dec 29th 2020, 10:00 PM

# Review

Ireland 'satisfied' with gritty Italy win and grateful for France gesture to play final Six Nations game in Dublin

Adam Griggs’ side has one more game to play after picking up another home win on Saturday night.

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Oct 25th 2020, 8:30 AM

# belief

Ireland aim to complete Italian job and get third home win of the season

Adam Griggs’ side are on a revenge mission after losing 29-27 to Italy last year.

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Oct 24th 2020, 1:17 PM

# Offer

Ireland coach Adam Griggs leaves door open for Louise Galvin to walk through

Griggs has already had talks with Galvin who was a star on the Sevens circuit.

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Oct 23rd 2020, 8:25 AM

# we go again

Griggs' Ireland set for Six Nations return next month as postponed fixture details confirmed

A massive end to 2020 lies ahead.

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Sep 21st 2020, 2:30 PM

# Back in business

Griggs' Ireland set for busy end to 2020 as World Cup European qualifier dates confirmed

A huge end to this unprecedented year lies ahead.

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Aug 10th 2020, 6:21 PM

# War of The Red Roses

'We shouldn't alter our game much just because the opposition is the second-best team in the world'

Ireland will take on the defending Six Nations champions England later today.

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Feb 23rd 2020, 7:45 AM

# Young blood

'She was scoring 100-metre tries' - Ireland lament loss of teen sensation for remainder of Six Nations

Adam Griggs says he wasn’t surprised to see Beibhinn Parsons make a huge impact in their opening games.

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Feb 21st 2020, 5:57 PM

# belief

Ireland 'starting to buy into how good we could potentially be' just in time for England showdown

Adam Griggs’ side sit top of the Women’s Six Nations table after yesterday’s bonus-point win over Wales.

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Feb 10th 2020, 6:30 AM

# storm beibhinn

'The X-factor that she brings is all her': Another dream day for Ireland's 18-year-old sensation

Beibhinn Parsons scored another wonder-try in Donnybrook this afternoon.

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Feb 9th 2020, 6:10 PM

# home comforts

Sevens star Doyle in, Considine out as Ireland name XV for Six Nations opener

Adam Griggs has shown his hand ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Scotland at Energia Park.

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Jan 30th 2020, 2:20 PM

# Winning

No more excuses for Ireland Women - they need to start getting the results

Captain Ciara Griffin says ‘you can talk as much as you want but actions give you answers.’

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Jan 24th 2020, 7:00 AM

# aims

Three home wins the target for Ireland Women in important 2020 Six Nations

After a very poor championship in 2019, Ireland have hopes of a big improvement.

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Jan 23rd 2020, 6:15 AM

# sene says

'We believe that we're certainly capable' - Naoupu and Ireland hoping to bounce back in huge 2020

The Six Nations is the immediate focus, with crucial World Cup qualifiers also looming.

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Jan 22nd 2020, 9:00 AM

# Ireland Women

Two new faces as Ireland Women cut squad ahead of Six Nations training camp

Claire Keohane and Dorothy Wall will be involved in Wales this weekend.

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Jan 16th 2020, 11:55 AM