Mission accomplished but serious questions remain for Irish women’s rugby

Ireland finish third in Six Nations by seeing off Italy but structural reform urgently required

Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side

Griggs clarifies chain of command as he focuses on Italy

Veteran Molloy omitted from squad as coach makes three changes to starting Ireland XV

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

Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland players

IRFU in discussions with government as players would have to take time off work

Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Lauren Delany makes up for lost time

Winger only took up the game at 25 and was spotted while playing in England

Gordon D’Arcy: Béibhinn Parsons is the gift, IRFU must now do the giving

Professionalism is only way forward for women’s rugby and it must avoid previous pitfalls

Béibhinn Parsons keen to do more than just wing it for Ireland

Speedster wants to get off her wing more against France after two tries in opener

Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on notice

Young duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clash

Ireland v France in doubt due to hotel quarantine policy

IRFU and Six Nations unable to confirm if management and players are exempt

Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

Five uncapped Sevens players named in Ireland squad for Women’s Six Nations

Adam Griggs’s side will open campaign away to Wales in Cardiff on April 10th

France agree to travel to Dublin for final Women’s Six Nations game

Ireland hand No 10 jersey to Hannah Tyrrell for Italian visit on Saturday

Covid-19 precautions lead to Ireland changes for Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy

Eimear Considine and Laura Feely ruled out of Saturday’s encounter

Beibhinn Parsons ready to move on the next level

After her Leaving Cert experience the Ireland wing has an unexpected Six Nations reprieve

Ireland name squad for conclusion of Women’s Six Nations

Edel McMahon, Claire McLaughlin and Aoife McDermott ruled out, Claire Molloy returns

Remaining 2020 Women’s Six Nations fixtures confirmed

Ireland welcome Italy to Dublin on October 25th before a trip to France a week later

Griggs names 36-strong women’s squad

Sene Naoupu included but no place for Jenny Murphy

Sene Naoupu turning mind back to rugby after health scare

Since losing to England in February much has changed for the Kiwi-born Irish player

‘I set myself a challenge to walk one million steps’

Sports groups want to capitalise on people’s increased fitness post-lockdown

For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugby

Ireland secondrow has a promising career ahead after moving from a GAA background

Adam Griggs: Improving Ireland can compete with the very best

Women’s rugby coach on keeping players fit and instilling absolute belief within his side

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Ireland’s under-20 and women’s matches against France postponed

No new dates have been agreed for rescheduled Six Nations fixtures

England’s women prove far too strong for Ireland

Defending champions on course to retain title after 27-0 win

Two changes to Irish women’s team for trip to Doncaster

Aoife Doyle and Katie Fitzhenry will both start for Adam Grigg’s team against England

England set up Triple Crown showdown with Ireland

Unbeaten sides will meet in London with Triple Crown on the line

Ireland go top after they storm home to bonus-point win over Wales

Five-try display makes it two from two for Adam Griggs’s side

Linda Djougang relishing trailblazing role as she aims for the top

‘People are like ‘who inspired you?’ I inspired myself’ says Leinster and Ireland prop

Ireland hold off Scottish fightback to claim morale-boosting win in opener

Beibhinn Parsons’s length of the pitch intercept try the highlight at Donnybrook

Ireland target first competitive win in year in Women’s Six Nations opener

Forwards coach McGinnis believes side is primed for a big performance

Hannah Tyrrell on a high as she embraces new year full of possibilities

Newly engaged, the versatile rugby star is eager to serve Ireland on two fronts

Ireland pipped at the post by Wales

Injury-time Keira Bevan try secures victory for Wales at UCD

Ireland look to lay down a marker for season against Wales

Women’s November international rugby preview: Ireland v Wales, UCD Bowl, 1pm

Leinster Women energised as they prepare for title defence

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

Devin Toner ready to go ‘hell for leather’ as ligament tear heals

Grade two tear has seemingly all but healed and Meath man will be fully fit for Japan

Women’s rugby ‘revolution’ promised at Dublin event

Rugby dignitaries hear of global campaign ahead of crunch Nations Championship talks

Club rugby is producing international stars of the future

There’ll be plenty to admire in Dublin and Cork this weekend in end of season playoffs

Women’s 6N: Ireland well beaten as France run in seven tries

Griffin, Molloy and Naoupu get over for home side at Donnybrook

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