# Women's Rugby

Last month

January 2023

# WXV

Inter-pros launch a momentous year for Irish women's rugby

With the Celtic Cup, Six Nations, and WXV all ahead, 2023 will be busy.

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Jan 7th 2023, 6:45 AM

Last year

2022

# Women's Rugby

IRFU's report proposes women's AIL restructure as extra €1 million funding announced

The IRFU has revealed its Women In Rugby Report, which outlines several proposals to improve structures.

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Dec 8th 2022, 3:07 PM

# Decider

'It would be great to see club rugby at the heart of what will happen'

Railway Union and Blackrock will meet in the Women’s AIL final on Friday.

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Dec 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# grand ambition

'In school, I remember writing down 'Olympian'... It's the pinnacle'

20-year-old Beibhinn Parsons is focusing on 7s rugby ahead of a big season on the Series.

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Nov 26th 2022, 10:00 AM

# deals

29 Irish women's players take up contract offers worth €15k to €30k

The IRFU has also confirmed the launch of a new women’s Celtic Cup competition.

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Oct 27th 2022, 5:03 PM

# LATE CHANGE

Women's AIL reduced to 9 teams just 2 days out from start of season

Malone RFC have pulled out at the last minute.

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Sep 8th 2022, 4:19 PM

# Future

Contracts, Celtic Cup, the club game - women's rugby still in flux

The women’s game in Ireland remains in need of greater alignment.

9.8k

Sep 4th 2022, 7:30 PM

# decision

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

The association have argued that its decision to limit involvement to players recorded as female at birth is ‘based on medical and scientific evidence’.

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Aug 10th 2022, 3:05 PM

# going east

Ireland women to visit Japan for two-Test invitational tour this August

World Rugby have invited Ireland to assist Japan with their preparations for October’s World Cup.

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Jun 18th 2022, 9:38 AM

# Controversy

Ballincollig RFC 'shocked and disappointed' as women senior status vote doesn't go ahead

A motion at the Munster Branch AGM was withdrawn to allow for ‘further consultation with stakeholders’, according to Munster Rugby.

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Apr 1st 2022, 6:25 PM

All time

# u-turn

Player power forces a climbdown from the IRFU but actions matter most

The hard-hitting letter has set the ball rolling with two reviews to be published early next year.

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Dec 18th 2021, 6:30 AM

# reviews

Reports into women's rugby will not be publicly published, confirms IRFU CEO

Philip Browne believes the club game needs serious attention.

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Nov 16th 2021, 7:55 AM

# Policy

IRFU says it's 'not policy to prevent any player from expressing their opinion'

Meanwhile, Ireland’s men’s team have not discussed the goings-on in women’s rugby.

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Nov 11th 2021, 6:08 PM

# girls in green

O'Leary in line for debut as Ireland side is named for inaugural RDS outing

Adam Griggs has unveiled his matchday 23 for Friday night’s Test against the USA in Ballsbridge.

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Nov 10th 2021, 4:29 PM

# Pressure

Worry and anger build in Irish women's rugby after IRFU briefing

Director of women’s rugby Anthony Eddy’s words have been met with a negative reaction.

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Nov 9th 2021, 9:36 PM

# director

'There's no overnight fix for this. We've got to make the game attractive'

IRFU director of women’s and 7s rugby Anthony Eddy spoke to the media yesterday.

10.4k

Nov 9th 2021, 6:45 AM

# substandard

IRFU release findings of investigation into 'unacceptable' facilities at women's interpros

Irish rugby’s governing body also announced an independent review into the Ireland women’s failed 2021 Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign.

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Oct 20th 2021, 5:01 PM

# 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

# Foundation

'We have a perfect storm... The game is changing and we need to change with it'

As Irish women’s rugby rebuilds, the AIL and inter-pros will play a key role.

12.8k

Oct 9th 2021, 10:00 AM

# balance

'The attitude is the problem for us' - Cork club mounts case for issues in women's rugby

Patrick O’Connor of the Bantry Bay RFC speaks to The42 about the current state of the game.

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Sep 28th 2021, 5:00 PM

# low point

IRFU must be brutally self-critical as review into World Cup failure begins

The union must work hard to harness the potential of the domestic game in order to better prepare players.

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Sep 27th 2021, 3:58 PM

# 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

# 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.

28.7k

Sep 14th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Saturday Night Lights

Munster claim first interpro title in three years with victory over Leinster

Earlier in Donnybrook, Connacht and Ulster played out a 12-12 draw.

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Sep 11th 2021, 10:27 PM

# Tune in

Boost for Irish women's rugby as interpros to be televised for the first time

TG4 will broadcast all six games.

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Aug 17th 2021, 8:33 AM

# grow the game

Development of Irish women's rugby is a 'long-term project,' says Nucifora

Ireland finished third in the Six Nations this year but suffered a heavy defeat to France.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 6:15 AM

# Calling Time

Ireland pair Tyrrell and Fitzhenry announce retirements from international rugby

Both players were members of the 2015 Six Nations-winning squad.

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May 28th 2021, 10:51 AM

# Trailblazers

'It was a lot of hard graft’: The groundbreakers who paved the way for Irish women's rugby

In the first part of our new series, Trailblazers, we hear about their humble beginnings, merging with the IRFU and the journey still ahead.

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Apr 10th 2021, 12:18 PM

# 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

# red roses

England and France overpower opposition on Six Nations opening day

Jess Breach scored the pick England’s eight tries against Scotland,while Caroline Boujard ran in a hat-trick for France against Wales.

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Updated

Apr 3rd 2021, 10:16 PM

# The Big Kick-Off

Women's Six Nations: 10 players to watch as the tournament kicks off at last

We look at some of the most exciting players ready to take the stage in this year’s tournament.

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Updated

Apr 2nd 2021, 10:48 AM

# 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

# Interview

'One of the hardest things is loneliness for patients. We're used to seeing a relative hold their hand'

Claire Molloy speaks to The42 about working as a doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic and the prospect of a women’s Lions team.

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Mar 28th 2021, 10:30 AM

# Global

WXV, the new three-tier global women's rugby competition to launch in 2023

World Rugby has confirmed the format of an annual 16-team competition.

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Mar 16th 2021, 9:39 AM

# RWC

Women's Rugby World Cup officially postponed to 2022

The decision was made because of the uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mar 9th 2021, 3:27 PM

# boks office

Former Ireland international Lynne Cantwell takes new role with South Africa Rugby

Cantwell will become SA Rugby’s first High Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby.

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Feb 18th 2021, 2:12 PM

# Women's Rugby

Strong club structure essential for Ireland to make next step up, says Considine

Eimear Considine will wait well over a year between competitive matches for Ireland.

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Feb 9th 2021, 10:07 AM

# 6 Nations

Dane immersed in rugby and ready for another tough Test run

The Ireland scrum-half hit the ground running despite an eight-month gap between competitive fixtures.

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Oct 28th 2020, 12:00 PM

# Switch

France agree to play Women's Six Nations against Ireland in Dublin instead of Lille

Ireland’s final game of the competition was due to take place in Stadium Lille Métropole on Saturday.

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Oct 23rd 2020, 7:51 PM

# ballinasloe baller

Beibhinn Parsons organising her next steps after 'rollercoaster' year of Leaving Cert stress

The 18-year-old was due to skip the second half of the Six Nations, but its postponement means she is back in Ireland’s ranks.

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Oct 21st 2020, 6:57 AM