The Irish Times

Sporting milestones: The day Ireland cooked New Zealand’s goose in Marcoussis

Gavin Cummiskey talks to players, coaches and officials about that Women's World Cup day

Fri May 01 2020 - 07:00

Ireland women to meet New Zealand after seeing off England

Sevens World Cup: Jimmy O’Brien’s last-gasp try secures win for men against Chile

Sat Jul 21 2018 - 00:52

Ireland face familiar foes England in Women’s World Cup Sevens

If men beat Chile in preliminary clash they take on number-one ranked South Africa

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 07:00

Adam Griggs makes three changes to Ireland side to face England

Coach looking for signs of improvement despite the magnitude of the task

Thu Mar 15 2018 - 19:30

Women’s RWC: Ireland name their side to face France

Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game

Wed Aug 16 2017 - 14:34

Ireland forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against Japan

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 19:36

Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Mon Jul 31 2017 - 13:00

Women's RWC: No excuses as Ireland look to challenge

Captain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at home

Tue Jul 25 2017 - 10:30

Shortlists revealed for Rugby Players Ireland awards

Rob Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong, CJ Stander, Conor Murray vie for Player’s player gong

Wed May 03 2017 - 14:41

Olympic Sevens heaven slips away for Ireland Women

Russia head for Rio after impressive performances at UCD

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 19:12

Ireland women start Six Nations campaign with new backline

Reigning champions shuffle the deck with two players winning their first cap

Sat Feb 06 2016 - 02:30

Six Nations 2015: Jeamie Deacon in at the deep end

Mary Hannigan talks to the former UCD star and Irish hockey international about her belated switch to rugby and call-up to Tom Tierney’s Ireland squad

Wed Feb 04 2015 - 18:00

Ireland women beaten but unbowed in Paris

France take third in the World Cup as Philip Doyle’s side go down fighting

Sun Aug 17 2014 - 17:49

Ireland make two personnel changes for France play off

Centre Jenny Murphy passeed fit as Siobhán Fleming comes into the backrow in Paris

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 13:44

Finding Sophie Spence one of coach Doyle’s greatest coups

Dynamic lock has been a huge success for the Ireland women’s rugby team

Sat Aug 16 2014 - 04:40

Ireland’s World Cup ends at the hands of England

Early try the best it got for Philip Doyle’s side at Stade Jean Bouin where rivals were too powerful

Wed Aug 13 2014 - 18:59

Ireland name full-strength side for semi-final clash with England

England bring back skipper Katy McLean at outhalf for Paris clash

Tue Aug 12 2014 - 13:40

Ireland ring the changes for Kazakhstan match

Coach Philip Doyle mixes and matches for final Pool B game tomorrow

Fri Aug 08 2014 - 12:52

Ireland Women begin World Cup tomorrow

Coach Philip Doyle has named an experienced team for the game against the USA

Thu Jul 31 2014 - 11:45

Tania Rosser back for Ireland Women after ending four-year retirement

TG4 to broadcast all Irish World Cup matches in France

Tue Jul 01 2014 - 16:38

Ashleigh Baxter and Gillian Bourke get call for England clash

Ireland coach Philip Doyle makes two changes for Twickenham encounter

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 16:20

Ireland women gearing up for Moscow

Coach John Skurr has picked a strong squad for Rugby World Cup Sevens

Thu Jun 20 2013 - 11:42