Ireland captain Edel McMahon to start against Italy
Ireland Head coach Scott Bemand has named a handful of changes in his side for Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations clash against…
Lucy Lomax
28 Mar 2025, 7:39
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Opinion
Anna Caplice: 'To see Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan lift the trophy, that's huge for Ireland'
Lifting a bit of silverware, that's not really possible outside of the Six Nations and World Cups because any of the other tests a…
Anna Caplice
02 Nov 2023, 4:29
Enya Breen to captain Ireland for the first time in WXV 1
Edel McMahon, who captained the side in last week’s historic victory over New Zealand, has been ruled out of this weekend’s ma…
Imogen Ainsworth
04 Oct 2024, 20:30
One change for Ireland, who also end exile of sub Cliodhna Moloney
The restoration of co-captain Edel McMahon in place of the absent Grace Moore is the only starting team alteration as Bemand has o…
Liam Heagney
11 Apr 2024, 6:50
Scotland vs Ireland team news ahead of Six Nations final round
Ireland travel to Edinburgh looking to cement back-to-back third-place finishes in the Women’s Six Nations. Last weekend’s Pla…
Imogen Ainsworth
24 Apr 2025, 9:50
‘That could have been 60’: Ireland coach ‘flat’ despite Wales win
Scott Bemand believes Ireland missed an opportunity to record a “statement victory” against Wales, despite watching his side w…
Martyn Thomas
20 Apr 2025, 12:18
Bemand tests out new combinations for Ireland's clash with Wales
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named his side to face Wales in round four of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
Lucy Lomax
18 Apr 2025, 8:12
Amee-Leigh Costigan to captain Ireland against England
Scott Bemand has made three changes to the starting line-up to face England in round three of the Women’s Six Nations in Cork on…
Imogen Ainsworth
10 Apr 2025, 7:32
Ireland announce team and new captain for Six Nations opener against France
Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has named the match day squad for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations opener against France at…
Lucy Lomax
20 Mar 2025, 9:09
Interview
Why the Celtic Challenge is giving Irish talent a runway ahead of Women's Six Nations
The Women’s Six Nations is just around the corner and coaches are starting to build the squads that will be their last opportuni…
Matt Merritt
04 Mar 2025, 9:53
World champion-slaying Ireland secure unprecedented record against Black Ferns
Ireland refused to get carried away in the wake of their nerve-jangling WXV 1 victory against New Zealand as head coach Scott Bema…
Martyn Thomas
30 Sep 2024, 6:36
Opinion
'One of the most comprehensive wins and performances that I have seen'
Not only did Ireland score six fantastic tries with a combination of cohesive team and individual efforts, it was one of the most …
Anna Caplice
18 Sep 2024, 11:07
Ireland receive WXV 1 injury boost but experienced prop is ruled out
Sadhbh McGrath has been passed fit to take part in Ireland’s inaugural WXV 1 campaign, but head coach Scott Bemand will be witho…
Martyn Thomas
17 Sep 2024, 6:03
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan ruled out with 'significant knee injury'
The Gloucester-Hartpury second row looks set to miss WXV 1 after being ruled out for an “extended period” with the knee injury…
Martyn Thomas
01 Jul 2024, 10:00
Opinion
Key ingredients for Ireland in their Rugby World Cup 2025 journey
The journey begins now and it's a massive task for this young squad. However, there are a few key ingredients that I believe will …
Anna Caplice
01 May 2024, 9:28
Ireland change three following last Saturday's hammering by England
The Irish embarrassingly lost out 10-88 at Twickenham against the defending champions and the reaction for this Saturday’s third…
Liam Heagney
25 Apr 2024, 6:36
