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Bemand names 10 uncapped players in first Ireland squad of 2026

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has kick-started his team's preparations for 2026 with the announcement of a 37-player squad for a…

Joe Harvey

12 Jan 2026, 8:46

IRFU announces two Ireland stars to join the PWR

Niamh O’Dowd and Brittany Hogan have become the latest Irish internationals to sign for clubs in Premiership Women’s Rugby.

Nathan Johns

26 Nov 2025, 4:12

Opinion

'The IRFU has plenty of construction work on its plate': Where do Ireland go from here?

Four years ago, Irish tears were caused by a failure to qualify for the global showpiece. A top eight return coming off the back o…

Nathan Johns

17 Sep 2025, 10:54

Analysis

Player comparisons: Black Ferns make World Cup statement against Ireland

New Zealand will take the number-one seed out of Pool C after defeating Ireland 40-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on Sunday.

Finn Morton

07 Sep 2025, 10:54

Sam Monaghan starts as Ireland name side for crucial Black Ferns clash

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has overcome an injury concern to face New Zealand in a massive 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup cla…

Finn Morton

05 Sep 2025, 4:58

Ireland name team to face Spain at Franklin’s Gardens

Ireland head Coach Scott Bemand has named his squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup clash against Spain at Franklin’s G…

Lucy Lomax

29 Aug 2025, 4:51

Ireland squad named for the Rugby World Cup

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Scott Bemand has announced his 32 person squad ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.

PA

11 Aug 2025, 4:00

Two long-term Irish injury layoffs to come to an end against Scotland

Ireland pair Sam Monaghan and Beibhinn Parsons will make long-awaited injury comebacks during Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash…

PA

31 Jul 2025, 7:04

England add 12 players to Women's Six Nations squad

England head coach John Mitchell has called 12 players into his latest training squad as the Red Roses continue their Women’s Si…

Martyn Thomas

10 Mar 2025, 11:00

PWR semi-final line-up confirmed on thrilling penultimate weekend

Defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury secured a home Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) semi-final and top spot in the regular se…

Martyn Thomas

17 Feb 2025, 7:26

Opinion

A few learnings from this opening block of PWR fixtures

This opening block has been glorious, and - bonus - educational. For those interested, here’s a little of what I’ve learned.

Claire Thomas

13 Nov 2024, 3:48

Sarah McKenna earns England recall as Red Roses begin WXV preparation

Sarah McKenna has received her first England call-up under John Mitchell as part of a training squad that contains eight uncapped …

Martyn Thomas

29 Jul 2024, 8:48

Maddie Feaunati, Liz Crake awarded full-time England contracts

Exeter Chiefs flanker Maddie Feaunati and Trailfinders Women prop Liz Crake have both earned full-time England contracts for the 2…

Martyn Thomas

03 Jun 2024, 4:43

Trio return as England name three uncapped players in Women's Six Nations squad

John Mitchell has named three uncapped players in his first Women’s Six Nations squad as England coach, while there are returns …

Martyn Thomas

11 Mar 2024, 11:00