# Ireland Women

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Womens Six Nations

Molly Scuffil-McCabe happy to put vet career on long finger for shot at pro rugby

The 25-year-old was working full-time during last year’s Six Nations but is now contracted with the IRFU.

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Thu 7:15 AM

# Womens Six Nations

'There’s definitely huge potential, you just want them to go and fulfil that'

Niamh Briggs and Maeve Óg O’Leary look ahead to a new Six Nations campaign.

4.2k

Tue 6:49 PM

Last month

February 2023

# survivor

'I could have gone on a downward spiral. Sport saved my life'

Ireland international Brittany Hogan opens up about childhood trauma, and her pride in representing Ireland.

21.5k

Feb 18th 2023, 10:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Player of the Year

Jones: Women's players facing 'tough decisions' around IRFU contract offers

Ireland hooker Neve Jones was last night named Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland women’s player of the year.

11.5k

Oct 27th 2022, 7:30 AM

# moving on up

Ireland climb to new high in latest Fifa women's world rankings

Vera Pauw’s squad have moved up two places to 24th position, and will be in pot three for the World Cup draw later this month.

10.0k

Oct 13th 2022, 2:08 PM

# Round Two

'Once is luck, but twice is affirmation' - Ireland determined to secure series win in Japan

Edel McMahon explains why Ireland are keen to back up last weekend’s big win in Shizuoka.

2.6k

Aug 25th 2022, 7:00 AM

# feeling good

'We're playing with a bit of confidence and ambition that we haven't had much of before'

Ireland centre Enya Breen played a starring role in the 57-22 defeat of Japan last Saturday.

2.9k

Aug 24th 2022, 7:00 AM

# making an impact

Former Fiji coach McKee sees bright future for Ireland's young stars

The New Zealander is open to working with the squad beyond his current role on the two-Test tour of Japan.

12.2k

Updated

Aug 23rd 2022, 12:23 PM

# we go again

'To be really successful now, we need to make a mark in the second Test as well'

Ireland coach John McKee has called on the squad to back up Saturday’s impressive win against Japan.

1.5k

Aug 22nd 2022, 3:33 PM

# Profile

Multi-talented Galvin has squeezed in a whole other sporting life since Kerry's last All-Ireland appearance

The multi-talented star was part of the last Kerry squad to reach an All-Ireland final in 2012.

38.0k

Updated

Jul 30th 2022, 9:21 AM

# Challenge

Ireland look to end difficult Six Nations campaign on a positive note

The final round of the Women’s Six Nations sees Greg McWilliams’ side host Scotland in Belfast today.

8.9k

Apr 30th 2022, 7:00 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.

4.5k

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.

2.1k

Apr 4th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Work to do

McWilliams' Ireland are a long-term project, but need short-term fixes to stay competitive

Captain Nichola Fryday addressed some of the issues in Ireland’s game after their 40-5 defeat in France on Saturday.

15.8k

Apr 3rd 2022, 12:30 PM

# 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.

5.7k

Apr 2nd 2022, 6:18 PM

# battered and bleu

Ireland fall to 35-point defeat against classy French side on difficult day in Toulouse

Ireland will be frustrated with an error-ridden performance at the Stade Ernest-Wallon as they suffered their second defeat of the Women’s Six Nations.

22.8k

Apr 2nd 2022, 4:26 PM

# back at it

'I wanted to see a green jersey again because I didn’t want it to be the way it finished'

Nicole Cronin has come out the other side of a two-year international exodus to emerge as Ireland’s new out-half.

3.5k

Apr 2nd 2022, 9:30 AM

# up against it

Ireland look to mix skills with smarts as they brace for major test in France

Greg McWilliams’ side take on an impressive French team in Toulouse today.

8.3k

Apr 2nd 2022, 8:45 AM

# 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.

1.6k

Apr 1st 2022, 6:00 AM

# Same Again

McWilliams names unchanged matchday 23 as Ireland gear up for French test

Star winger Beibhinn Parsons is once again named on the bench.

3.5k

Mar 31st 2022, 11:25 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.

16.5k

Mar 21st 2022, 12:20 PM

All time

# 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.

5.2k

Nov 22nd 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.

3.8k

Nov 20th 2021, 7:21 PM

# Junior

Griffin signs off in style as Ireland come from behind to beat Japan

The Ireland captain scored two tries on her last international apperance.

5.3k

Nov 20th 2021, 4:53 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.

2.7k

Nov 20th 2021, 6:30 AM

# making the cut

From competing against Leona Maguire to winning a first Test start for Ireland

Hannah O’Connor has taken an interesting path to international rugby.

5.6k

Nov 19th 2021, 7:00 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.

2.0k

Nov 18th 2021, 6:00 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.

2.2k

Nov 11th 2021, 6:30 AM

# speaking up

'I’ll support Cliodhna, she’s my teammate' - Eddy's comments leave Ireland squad in difficult position

Ireland players Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Nichola Fryday were asked about Anthony Eddy’s recent interview during a team media event today.

40.0k

Updated

Nov 10th 2021, 5:00 PM

# New Face

'It feels like I'm finally home' - Lucy Quinn loving life in the Ireland squad

The Birmingham City striker made her international debut last month.

2.6k

Oct 25th 2021, 11:33 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.

26.9k

Sep 19th 2021, 7:00 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.

16.5k

Updated

Sep 18th 2021, 5:05 PM

# Boost

Aoife Colvill and Ellen Molloy join Ireland squad for Iceland double-header

Vera Pauw’s squad play the first of two games against Iceland on Friday.

3.3k

Jun 7th 2021, 5:48 PM

# back in the mix

Ireland manager Pauw recalls Grant and McLaughlin in 23-player squad for Iceland double-header

Shelbourne’s Saoirse Noonan is also included in a full squad for the first time.

2.0k

Jun 4th 2021, 11:44 AM

# Double-header

FAI confirm two friendlies against Iceland for Vera Pauw's Ireland

The games will act as the final preparation window ahead of the World Cup qualifiers later this year.

1.3k

May 18th 2021, 3:19 PM

# Role Models

'It’s amazing how extremely different they are' - Higgins getting to grips with switch from 7s to 15s rugby

The Ireland centre made her Six Nations debut earlier this month.

2.4k

Apr 28th 2021, 5:54 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

# 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.

2.4k

Updated

Apr 23rd 2021, 8:00 PM

# Change of Plans

Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy switched to Dublin to avoid quarantine restrictions

Third/fourth-place playoff will now take place in Donnybrook on Saturday.

4.3k

Apr 21st 2021, 5:11 PM

# Team news

Ireland unchanged for France with highly-rated Murphy Crowe in line for debut

Adam Griggs has kept faith with the same starting XV which beat Wales 45-0.

3.8k

Apr 15th 2021, 2:59 PM