IRFU complete Provincial Talent Coaches with trio of appointments
The Irish Rugby Football Union have completed their panel of Provincial Talent Coaches within the union's Women's National Team Sq…
Joe Harvey
20 Aug 2026, 5:15
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Interview
Sana Govender: The Leinster head coach who came by way of Gdansk and Skibbereen
When Erin King and Eve Higgins lined out against Munster, earlier this month, it was for the first time as a members of Leinster 
Pat McCarry
20 Aug 2026, 3:02
Match official appointments locked in for WXV Global Series and Challenger
French referee Aurélie Groizeleau will become the fourth female to referee 50 Test matches during the WXV Global Series.
Joe Harvey
20 Aug 2026, 2:39
Five women’s rugby internationals who have represented two nations
This weekend Pia Tapsell could become the first rugby player to have represented both the Black Ferns and Wallaroos.
Joe Harvey
17 Aug 2026, 10:22
57-cap prop returns to centrally contracted Ireland group for 2026/27
Experienced Ireland prop Linda Djougang has rejoined the union's centrally contracted programme for the 2026/27 season.
Joe Harvey
14 Aug 2026, 3:10
Interview
'Say ‘yes’ and figure it out afterwards': How one decision changed Jane Clohessy's life
Back in November 2022, not long after Jane Clohessy got off stage with her band, a message arrived on her phone.
Pat McCarry
12 Aug 2026, 7:05
Match officials unveiled for women's internationals between August and October
Emirates match officials have been announced for the six women's internationals taking place between August and October.
Joe Harvey
03 Aug 2026, 3:35
Analysis
Simon Middleton column: How the Red Roses created abundant player depth
How do the other nations catch England? Or can the other nations catch England?
Simon Middleton
31 Jul 2026, 4:00
2026 WXV Global Series: Every single fixture and kick-off time
In September a new era for women's rugby will begin when the WXV Global Series sets sail for the very first time.
Joe Harvey
28 Jul 2026, 1:01
Most-capped female Test referee Barrett-Theron steps away after cancer diagnosis
Aimee Barrett-Theron has stepped away from officiating with immediate effect after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Joe Harvey
15 Jul 2026, 9:35
Female players and match officials nearly 70 per cent likelier to receive online abuse
World Rugby have found that female players and match officials are 69 per cent more likely to experience online abuse than their m…
Joe Harvey
09 Jul 2026, 4:44
Ex-Ireland internationals Briggs and Muldoon land provincial women's rugby lead roles
Irish Rugby have appointed four provincial women's rugby leadership roles as the union aims to continue the growth of women's rugb…
Joe Harvey
30 Jun 2026, 4:30
Grand Slam winning Ireland head coach Philip Doyle dies aged 61
Former Ireland head coach Philip Doyle has died at the age of 61.
Joe Harvey
26 Jun 2026, 9:25
Ireland confirm home WXV Global Series matches against 'quality international teams'
Ireland will host the USA Women's Eagles and Japan as part of their home WXV Global Series fixtures in September.
Joe Harvey
16 Jun 2026, 4:00
South Africa and Ireland to play for first time in 20 years at WXV Global Series
The Springbok Women have confirmed they will host a first-ever Test series against Ireland in October as part of the WXV Global Se…
Joe Harvey
15 Jun 2026, 5:27
'I don't even know what to say': Wafer doubles up on top Six Nations prize
Aoife Wafer was speechless upon learning she had been voted the 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship for a…
Joe Harvey
10 Jun 2026, 15:14
