# ciara griffin

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One of the greats

How Ciara Griffin's last game for Ireland typified her never-say-die brilliance

The Kerry woman signed off with a sublime two-try performance last month.

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Dec 27th 2021, 8:00 AM

Game Change

Rugby players use government meeting to press for 'genuine cultural change' in IRFU

Four player representatives welcome ‘very positive and constructive’ meeting with government ministers.

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Dec 20th 2021, 12:36 PM

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

Bowing out

'It was just thinking of everything, what this jersey means' - Griffin

Ciara Griffin made sure her final apperance for Ireland was a memorable one.

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Nov 20th 2021, 7:21 PM

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

Leader

'We’re losing a great friend and a great leader' - Ireland look to send Griffin out on a high

Captain Ciara Griffin is set to play her last Test game for Ireland this weekend.

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Nov 18th 2021, 6:00 PM

Junior

'I've given my life to this game... it's time to put my family first for a change'

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin will retire from Test rugby this weekend at the age of 27.

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Nov 16th 2021, 7:24 PM

Farewell

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to retire from international rugby

She is stepping away from the Irish team at the age of 27.

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Nov 16th 2021, 5:00 PM

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

Leader

'We were all disappointed. He apologised in case people took offence to his comments'

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin said the entire squad stands with hooker Cliodhna Moloney.

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Nov 11th 2021, 11:20 AM

women's AIL wrap

Ireland captain enjoys try-scoring return in UL Bohs' barnstorming win over title rivals

Ciara Griffin was sprung from the bench as the Limerick side ran out 46-17 winners over Old Belvedere.

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Oct 10th 2021, 12:51 PM

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

point to prove

'No tickets have been punched for that plane yet, so everything is to play for'

After Ireland’s shock defeat to Spain, captain Ciara Griffin says the squad are determined to give a better account of themselves against Italy.

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Sep 18th 2021, 5:05 PM

Bouncing Back

'This is not lost' - Ireland captain Griffin rallies for huge Italy clash

After defeat to Spain, Ireland face a crucial meeting with the hosts on Sunday.

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Sep 15th 2021, 8:41 AM

concerns

A miserable couple of days for Irish women's rugby off and on the pitch

Ireland must recover after defeat to Spain at the 2021 World Cup Qualifier tournament.

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Sep 14th 2021, 8:30 AM

SUAF

'You see that stag looking up at you, those three crowns, and you're like, 'Right... This is what I'm protecting''

Munster and Ireland captain Ciara Griffin on getting rid of ‘excuses’ about professionalism and parking friendships ahead of interpro kick-off.

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Aug 25th 2021, 9:41 PM

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

W6N

'We know we've put in a professional effort every week... Our commitment to the jersey isn't amateur'

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin and out-half Stacey Flood reflect on Ireland’s defeat to France.

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Apr 18th 2021, 7:00 AM

tyrrell

'We were raring to go' - Ireland set sights on France after dominant win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side blew Wales away with a blistering first-half display.

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Apr 10th 2021, 9:04 PM

grow the game

A momentous but challenging few years lie ahead for the game

The Six Nations is back this weekend, the World Cup comes next year, then WXV launches in 2023.

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Mar 31st 2021, 7:36 PM

Prolific

7s star Murphy Crowe backed to 'tear it up' in Ireland's Six Nations campaign

The Tipperary woman has been a ruthless try-scorer on the World Sevens Series.

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Mar 30th 2021, 4:30 PM

test run

Resuming Six Nations the beginning of a crucial window for Ireland Women

Captain Ciara Griffin insists the efforts made to curb the spread of Covid-19 have been no sacrifice for the squad.

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Oct 19th 2020, 6:26 AM

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

teenage dream

'Her family will be very proud' - from Six Nations mascot to Ireland debut for Leinster 19-year-old

Judy Bobbett’s first senior cap was a huge positive for Adam Griggs.

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Nov 11th 2019, 10:16 AM

inspiring a generation

'The big thing for me is to lead by example in terms of a healthy lifestyle'

Ireland women’s captain Ciara Griffin is taking part in this year’s Ring of Kerry.

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Jun 10th 2019, 12:22 PM

Ireland Women

'We have to be tough on each other because that's how you go forward'

Ireland Women have no games this summer, while the five top nations play each other in July

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Apr 28th 2019, 7:00 AM

Final

Dominant UL Bohs seek title number 14 against first-timers Railway

Munster back row Jack O’Donoghue helped the Limerick club while he was out injured.

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Apr 26th 2019, 7:20 AM

Red Carpet

O'Mahony and Griffin clinch Munster Player of the Year awards as Lenihan is inducted in Hall of Fame

There were 11 awards in total at a special event which took place in the University Concert Hall in Limerick.

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Apr 23rd 2019, 11:04 PM

new wave

Mini-groups, no fear, depth and 'me, we' - Ireland Women look to progress

Captain Ciara Griffin is excited about the emerging players in the squad.

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Jan 25th 2019, 3:52 PM

healthy body healthy mind

Ireland rugby captain Griffin passionate about using her leadership qualities to help others

The Munster and UL Bohemian flanker is on her way to earning qualifications in health and fitness thanks to the Goodbody Rugby Players Ireland Personal Development Bursary.

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Nov 20th 2018, 2:18 PM

november test

Ireland Women come up short against USA as 16-year-old Parsons debuts

Debutant Laura Sheehan and Eimear Considine scored tries for Adam Griggs’ side in Donnybrook.

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Nov 18th 2018, 2:59 PM

CONFIRMED

Ireland Women to face England in second November Test

After declining an invitation to tour Australia in June, the IRFU has confirmed the autumn schedule.

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Aug 31st 2018, 11:28 AM

fresh start

'We've got warning on that and we know the procedure, we know the protocol'

Ireland Women captain Ciara Griffin says movement between the 7s and 15s squads has been flagged in advance.

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Jan 26th 2018, 11:28 AM

fresh start

Munster's Ciara Griffin appointed new Ireland captain

The flanker has 17 caps to her name and is described as a ‘natural leader.’

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Jan 15th 2018, 1:07 PM

hard edge

'Fire in the bellies, ice in the brain': Griffin ready to lead the charge again for Ireland

The Kerry blindside has been a silver lining through victories with ample grey areas.

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Aug 15th 2017, 6:30 AM

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