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September
September 2025
deflating
Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton
Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Brighton
7 Sep
6
Preview
Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again
7 Sep
2
for the green and white
Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan reflects on a special week ahead of tomorrow’s date with New Zealand.
6 Sep
1
Comment
Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand
6 Sep
2
Team news
Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again
5 Sep
5
Bums on seats
Attendances up 20% for All-Ireland SFC games in 2025
5 Sep
2
Analysiswrwc2025
Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland
2 Sep
1
Room to improve
Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests
Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Northampton
1 Sep
2
August
August 2025
Milestone
Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'
31 Aug
3
Reaction
'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test
31 Aug
2
Two from two
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.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Franklin's Gardens
31 Aug
12
Preview
Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain
31 Aug
1
Team news
Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain
29 Aug
1
Leader
'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury
27 Aug
Top of the Charts
Ireland squad DJ Brittany Hogan brings the hits on and off the pitch
26 Aug
Impact
'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'
26 Aug
1
WRWC
Ireland dismiss suggestion they might hold back against New Zealand
25 Aug
7
putting on a show
Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'Women's sport has really changed. We're now role models'
25 Aug
2
enjoy yourselves
'This is the time of your lives. Don’t be anxious, embrace the opportunity'
25 Aug
Winning Start
'There were some real moments I thought were sublime out there today'
24 Aug
1
Up and Running
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.
24 Aug
8
Preview
Two-year journey with Bemand leads Ireland back to World Cup stage
24 Aug
1
Neve Jones
'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'
23 Aug
WRWC 2025
Ireland name team for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Japan
22 Aug
3
pwr
Why some of Ireland's best women's rugby players are based in England
22 Aug
2
Last Eight
Draw made for FAI Cup quarter-finals
19 Aug
15
WRWC
'I feel so lucky. If this is my only World Cup I want to grab it with both hands'
16 Aug
Athletics
Mark English smashes his own 800m Irish record in Budapest
12 Aug
3
On the Move
Dermot McCabe leaves Westmeath to become new Cavan manager
Updated 12 Aug
1
decision
Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new senior football manager
Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally will be on Moran’s backroom team.
12 Aug
9
amee leigh costigan
'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'
2 Aug
July
July 2025
Team news
Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash
31 Jul
2
Aiming high
Moloney-MacDonald: 'We want to leave a legacy from this World Cup'
31 Jul
Progress
Ireland 'quite confident' Aoife Wafer will be fit for World Cup action
30 Jul
5
Tickets
World Rugby say 2027 World Cup will be 'more accessible than ever before'
29 Jul
4
Comment
Schmidt's Wallabies were transformed, but so was the Lions bench
26 Jul
5
earning his stripes
How days as a Leicester Tiger helped shape Ireland coach Scott Bemand
25 Jul
experience
Farrell stakes Test claim as spirited FNP put Lions to the collar
22 Jul
1
Box Office
Over one million viewers tune in to All-Ireland hurling final on RTÉ
21 Jul
10
Ambition
'People say treat the World Cup like any other game, but I want it to feel different'
20 Jul
1
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