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Issy Todd
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Issy Todd is a freelance journalist from Ireland, working across rugby and current affairs. Growing up watching Ulster and Ireland matches with her dad and granda, she knew from a young age that she wanted to turn her love of the game into a career.
Whilst studying journalism at the University of Sheffield, she created a short form TV documentary exploring the realities of dual career athletes in Premiership Women’s Rugby. The project was picked up by RugbyPass and she’s been contributing ever since.
Alongside RugbyPass, Issy also contributes to BBC News NI and BBC Sport NI on a regular basis, runs @rugbywithissy on Instagram, as well as doing freelance work for Ulster Rugby, Irish Rugby and other outlets.
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'A win is our ultimate goal': Japan react to tight Ireland contest
21 days ago
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'We need to be better': Ireland eye more improvement despite Japan win
21 days ago
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'We wanted to make up a step up': Fijiana rewarded for WXV ambition
22 days ago
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John Mitchell reveals how England beat the Black Ferns
22 days ago
Opinion
Talking points: Hat-trick hero Tafuna secures victory over Wales
The USA Women’s Eagles made it two wins from two in Europe after edging Wales 26-24 in a feisty contest at Cardiff Arms Park.
Issy Todd
26 Sep 2026, 10:12
Talking points: South Africa overpower Italy in WXV Global Series
South Africa held on against Italy to claim a nail-biting 41-29 victory in the WXV Global Series at Stadio Omero Tognon.
Issy Todd
26 Sep 2026, 8:21
France make trio of changes for Canada encounter
François Ratier has been forced into making three changes to his starting XV ahead of his side’s WXV Global Series encounter wi…
Issy Todd
24 Sep 2026, 10:55
Eagles boss Jack Hanratty sets 'challenging' goal ahead of Wales match
USA Women’s Eagles boss Jack Hanratty has named his squad to face to Wales at Cardiff Arms Park in their second match of the WXV…
Issy Todd
24 Sep 2026, 9:55
Wallaroos determined to ‘stick to the process’ after France ‘slip ups’
For 40 minutes in Aix-en-Provence, the Wallaroos had France exactly where they wanted them.
Issy Todd
23 Sep 2026, 16:00
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Kaipo Olsen-Baker returns for Black Ferns ahead of Red Roses blockbuster
Kaipo Olsen-Baker is back in action and has been named in the Black Ferns’ starting XV for their Test against the Red Roses on S…
Issy Todd
23 Sep 2026, 11:51
Marlie Packer and Red Roses want Test rugby bar to ‘keep raising’
Marlie Packer is not interested in easy wins. The most capped member of John Mitchell’s current Red Roses squad wants the side t…
Issy Todd
23 Sep 2026, 10:00
‘It was so special’: Freya Bell on her Wales breakthrough and grandmother’s dream
For Freya Bell, earning her first senior start for Wales against South Africa last Friday night was the culmination of a journey t…
Issy Todd
23 Sep 2026, 5:49
Erin King has ‘no doubt’ about Ireland after shock loss
Four tries up at half-time, a dominant display from both the forwards and backs putting in powerful displays, and a green wave of …
Issy Todd
20 Sep 2026, 10:20
Eagles switch attention to Wales after ‘setting the tone’ with Ireland win
The USA Women’s Eagles kicked off their WXV Global Series campaign with a statement 40-36 victory over Ireland at Tallaght Stadi…
Issy Todd
20 Sep 2026, 9:10
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Georgie Perris-Redding: This Eagles group has 'real potential'
“It’s an exciting time for USA Rugby. We're in sort of an unknown,” said USA Women’s Eagles co-captain Georgie Perris-Redd…
Issy Todd
20 Sep 2026, 1:00
'It’s awesome for us': Red Roses grateful for battle against Canada
For the first time in three and a half years, the Red Roses walked off the pitch without a win.
Issy Todd
19 Sep 2026, 12:11
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Opinion
Canada player ratings v Red Roses | WXV Global Series 2026
Canada have done what few teams have managed to do – stop England in their tracks.
Issy Todd
19 Sep 2026, 9:56
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How Keira Bevan's positional change will give Wales 'another dimension'
Keira Bevan has spent much of her Wales career pulling the strings from scrum-half, but now, she has been handed the keys to the w…
Issy Todd
16 Sep 2026, 10:40
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Revamped South African back line ready for WXV opener against Wales
The Springbok Women kick off their WXV Global Series campaign against Wales at Cardiff Arms Park this Friday 18 September.
Issy Todd
16 Sep 2026, 7:48
'This is our benchmark': Rachel Malcolm makes honest Scotland assessment
The WXV Global Series is here and Scotland kicked off their campaign with a 64-26 defeat to Canada at the Hive Stadium.
Issy Todd
12 Sep 2026, 13:13
Opinion
Canada player ratings v Scotland | WXV Global Series 2026
Canada proved why they are ranked third in the world, as they beat Scotland with a brutal 64-26 performance in their WXV Global Se…
Issy Todd
12 Sep 2026, 11:05
Two-time World Cup winner targets 'unbelievable' career first
Natasha ‘Mo’ Hunt has packed plenty into an illustrious career already.
Issy Todd
12 Sep 2026, 7:00
Sarries expecting 'full-blooded, whole-hearted' contest with Quins in Capital Clash
After the weekend we will know if Saracens can complete the season double over their London rivals, or whether Harlequins can stri…
Issy Todd
06 Mar 2026, 9:03
Interview
Gwen Crabb on suffering with endometriosis: 'I was lucky not to get yellow cards, I couldn’t think straight'
One in ten women live with endometriosis. Picture a rugby squad of 23 players – statistically, at least two are likely to be man…
Issy Todd
14 Jan 2026, 1:50
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