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

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

Four changes to Ireland Women’s side for game with Wales

Adam Griggs makes three changes in the pack for Donnybrook meeting

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 15:57

Fitzhenry and Fitzpatrick named in Ireland Women’s team for Italy clash

Fitzhenry returns from Sevens action in Sydney to play in Irish midfield

Wed Feb 07 2018 - 15:53

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

Jessica Harrington crowned Sportswoman of the Year

Horse trainer wins award after memorable 2017 which included unprecedented treble

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 15:10

Irish Times/Sport Ireland sportswoman award for October: Katie Taylor

Boxer’s latest achievement a world professional title after win over Argentina’s Anahi Sanchez

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 01:00

Tom Tierney to remain in IRFU fold after World Cup

Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up

Sun Aug 27 2017 - 14:59

Wales put Ireland out of their World Cup misery

Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 17:48

Review in the offing as crestfallen Ireland lick their wounds

‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick

Wed Aug 23 2017 - 01:00

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 name XV to face Australia in the 5th Place semi-final

‘There’s huge pride in this team and we’re looking to finish with two performances’

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 14:28

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

Plucky Japan ensure it’s hard labour for Ireland

Supporters put through the wringer again before hard-earned victory is eked out

Mon Aug 14 2017 - 06:30

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

Women’s RWC: Ireland ring the changes for Japan clash

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

Sat Aug 12 2017 - 14:08

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

Claire Molloy ready to embrace leadership role

Ireland’s new captain clearly focused on the need for an opening win over Australia

Mon Aug 07 2017 - 07:00

Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in Ireland

Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game

Thu Aug 03 2017 - 07:00

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

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

Mid-rank civil servants fear amalgamated unions would be swamped

‘Super union’ of PSEU, CPSU and Impact would have 80,000 members in public service

Fri Apr 21 2017 - 17:33

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

Paula Fitzpatrick has Grand designs for perfect St Patrick’s Day

Women’s rugby: Ireland v England, Donnybrook, 8.0 (RTÉ 2)

Fri Mar 17 2017 - 06:00

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 women keep Grand Slam hopes alive and kicking

England hammer Scotland 64-0 ahead of St Patrick's Day showdown at Donnybrook

Mon Mar 13 2017 - 01:00

Grand Slam in sight for Ireland if basic errors eradicated

Game will be emotional for Wales after death of 20-year-old international Elli Norkett

Sat Mar 11 2017 - 07:00

Ireland coach Tierney responds to Sevens player controversy

Women’s coach hit back at questions over removal of players from Six Nations squad

Mon Feb 27 2017 - 11:31

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

Women’s Six Nations: Victory in air as Ireland back at Broadwood

It won’t be the thrashing of 2015, but Irish expect a convincing win over improved Scotland

Fri Feb 03 2017 - 01:36

Nicole Fowley to make debut for Ireland Women against England

Ireland coach Tom Tierney without some experienced players for opening November game

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 17:15

Ireland’s women aiming to finish on a high against Scotland

Tom Tierney brings more experienced personnel back for final Six Nations game

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 23:00