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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, 18:30

Dramatic win for Ireland and consigns Scotland to wooden spoon

A last-minute converted try from Ireland centre Enya Breen condemned Scotland to the wooden spoon as the final match of the 2022 W…

PA

30 Apr 2022, 16:03

Analysis

Wolfhounds crowned Celtic Challenge champions for third season in a row

Wolfhounds have been crowned Celtic Challenge champions for the third season in a row after defeating Irish rivals Clovers 50-29 i…

Gary Heatly

28 Mar 2026, 11:57

Celtic Challenge 2025/26 semi-finals: All-Ireland final confirmed

Wolfhounds and Clovers have secured their place at the first-ever Celtic Challenge final this weekend in Edinburgh.

Joe Harvey

23 Mar 2026, 3:16

'Strong core of experienced players' included in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations

Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has announced a strong 36-player squad for the upcoming 2026 Guinness Women's Six Nations.

Lucy Lomax

18 Mar 2026, 6:24

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, 6:46

Clovers and Wolfhounds confirm captains for Celtic Challenge

The Clovers and Wolfhounds have confirmed their captains ahead of the new Celtic Challenge season.

Joe Harvey

18 Dec 2025, 7:54

Clovers and Wolfhounds squads unveiled for upcoming Celtic Challenge campaign

Both the Clovers and Wolfhounds squads have been confirmed by the Irish Rugby Football Union for the upcoming Celtic Challenge sea…

Joe Harvey

12 Dec 2025, 8:37

Aoife Wafer returns to boost Ireland for World Cup quarterfinal clash

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has confirmed his match-day squad for Sunday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final clas…

Philip Bendon

12 Sep 2025, 3:32

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, 2:51

Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener

Japan threatened to fight back at Franklin’s Gardens.

PA

24 Aug 2025, 7:52

Co-captain Edel McMahon returns as Ireland name team for Japan

Edel McMahon will complete an important return from injury this weekend at the Women's Rugby World Cup against Japan.

Finn Morton

22 Aug 2025, 3:18

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, 2:00

Opinion

Who would make it into a Women's British and Irish Lions starting XV?

With the Men's British and Irish Lions squad having just been announced, and the knowledge that a Women’s Lions tour is on the h…

Matt Merritt

12 May 2025, 7:31

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, 7:50

Wafer steals the show as Ireland ease to victory over winless Wales

Ireland earned their second Women’s Six Nations win of the campaign with an impressive 40-14 bonus point victory over Wales at R…

PA

20 Apr 2025, 10:04