The Irish Times

TV View: Analyses styled on ‘meh’, ‘ehhh’, Gump and Einstein

The gods look down with cruelty on all of the weekend's action

Mon Apr 25 2022 - 01:00

AIL roundup: Garryowen and UL Bohs move to top of the men’s and women’s tables

Ireland’s Ciara Griffin returns to action for the first time since Parma heartbreak

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 15:40

Women’s rugby expenses should be covered so players don’t have to pay to play

Players are catered for but cost of travel still creates cracks for talent to slip through

Thu Oct 07 2021 - 06:00

French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 05:00

Now is the time to sow the seeds for women’s rugby in Ireland

Last year, almost 100 teenagers turned out for the country’s first women’s U20 trials

Thu Feb 18 2021 - 07:00

TG4 break new ground with all-female broadcasting team for Leinster game

Pro 14 previews: Irish provinces look to continue strong starts to campaigns

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 14:48

Griggs names 36-strong women’s squad

Sene Naoupu included but no place for Jenny Murphy

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 17:14

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

Leinster Women energised as they prepare for title defence

Ben Armstrong’s side will play directly after their male counterparts at Donnybrook

Wed Aug 14 2019 - 07:00

Niamh Briggs returns for Ireland's clash with France

Important experience lies ahead for new coach Adam Griggs and captain Ciara Griffin

Sat Feb 03 2018 - 08:00

Jenny Murphy needed a break from rugby, so she took up boxing

Ireland international has temporarily stepped away to pursue a career in the ring

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 06:00

Animated version of McCourt’s Angela and Shane MacGowan on RTÉ’s Christmas menu

An animated Frank McCourt story, a Fairytale of New York doc and Mrs Brown

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 14:49

IRFU rejects RTÉ offer of prime time slot for women’s rugby

Friday and Saturday night double-headers ruled out for home Six Nations matches

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 01:00

Women’s rugby protests IRFU’s move to seek part-time head coach

‘Legacy’ wristband campaign aimed at highlighting union’s ‘kick in the teeth’

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:30

Irish women’s rugby ‘Legacy’ campaign gathers pace

Wrist band campaign against IRFU treatment of women’s game goes international

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 12:42

IRFU downgrades women’s coach to part-time role

New candidate will also only be offered a six-month contract

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 20:00

World Cup qualification on the line as Ireland face Wales

Players need to finish with a strong performance after miserable tournament

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 16:01

Late Irish rally puts gloss on Australian humbling

Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy injuries prove costly as downward spiral continues

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 16:13

Ireland’s World Cup journey stymied by those above them

Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 07:00

Ireland fail to capture the energy of old despite supreme effort

Captain Claire Molloy: ‘They were just able to run around us in the first half too easily’

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 22:27

France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizes

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 21:56

Jenny Murphy ready to tackle whatever comes her way

Irish centre relishing the task of taking on France in a must-win showdown

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 06:30

Hard to see Ireland stopping France in their tracks

If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four

Thu Aug 17 2017 - 06:00

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

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 06:00

Ireland flirt with disaster but start World Cup with a win

Gutsy tournament hosts make life difficult for themselves but see off game Australia

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 21:31

Ireland looking to establish some precious momentum

Experience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against Australia

Wed Aug 09 2017 - 06:00

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

England blow out Ireland’s flickering hopes to claim Grand Slam

Ireland had their opportunities at a packed Donnybrook before late scoring spree

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 22:15

Ireland must get defence right to resist England’s Grand Slam power game

Women’s Six Nations Championship: Ireland v England, Donnybrook, 8pm (RTÉ 2)

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 01:01

Ireland go back to basics to resist French at Donnybrook

Title challenge still on course after tight win in stop-start affair

Sun Feb 26 2017 - 14:58

Ireland Women seal bonus-point win despite error-strewn game

Late try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performance

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 18:22

Ireland’s women seeking to maintain momentum

Italy game presents opportunity for players to come in and make their mark

Sun Feb 12 2017 - 07:00