The Irish Times

Johnny Sexton nominated for World Rugby’s Player of the Decade

Ireland’s Jamie Heaslip and Alison Miller are also nominated for awards decided by fans

Thu Oct 15 2020 - 14:19

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

Alison Miller announces retirement after decade in green

‘It has been an honour and a privilege to play for my country for the last 10 years’

Tue Mar 19 2019 - 17:14

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

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

Sat Mar 09 2019 - 21:41

Women’s 6N: Ireland bounce back to topple Scots with ease

Anna Caplice runs in fourth try as Ireland take full points from contest

Fri Feb 08 2019 - 22:06

Alison Miller silences doubters after returning to Ireland Women's squad

Winger tells of her ‘frustrating’ recovery and joy when she donned green jersey once again

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 06:00

Ireland Women warm-up for Six Nations with victory over Wales

Adam Griggs’s side run in five tries to finally see off visitors

Sun Jan 20 2019 - 18:12

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

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

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

Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments Part Four - 20 to 11

In part four of five, Mary Hannigan continues her look at highlights in Irish women’s sport

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 09:00

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

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

Jenny Murphy’s last-ditch try helps Ireland dodge bullet

Tom Tierney’s side relieved to gain maximum points after error-strewn display

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 12:05

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

Budding Ireland Women players face tough Canada Test

Tierney leaves veterans on bench to give Nichola Fryday and Anna Caplice their debut

Sat Nov 19 2016 - 01:00

Ireland land in tough pool for Women’s Rugby World Cup

Draw starts ball rolling for tournament to be held in Dublin and Belfast next August

Thu Nov 10 2016 - 01:00

Olympic Sevens heaven slips away for Ireland Women

Russia head for Rio after impressive performances at UCD

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 19:12

Ireland top group at Women’s Sevens Olympic Qualifier

Wins over Trinidad & and Tobago, Portugal and China on opening day at UCD

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 19:43

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

Ireland Women make eight changes for Italy match at Donnybrook

Kim Flood and Liz Burke to make debuts in much-changed side

Thu Mar 10 2016 - 15:50

Lucy Mulhall: ‘This is the year to get Ireland back on the Sevens map’

Ireland captain was happy playing Gaelic football until an email changed her life

Thu Dec 03 2015 - 01:00

The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman Award for March: Niamh Briggs (Rugby)

Player chosen both for her own performances and as captain of the 2015 Six Nations champions

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 01:00

Tom Tierney and Alison Miller still on Six Nations high

Sunday’s 73-3 victory over Scotland secured a stunning second title in three seasons

Tue Mar 24 2015 - 12:01

Ireland keep Women’s Six Nations title hopes alive as they whitewash Wales

Tom Tierney’s side travel to Scotland for final match needing to win and boost points difference

Sun Mar 15 2015 - 15:17

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

The highs you get from sport, you’ll never match them anywhere else

If you’re a talented sports person you should be involved in as many sports as you can from a young age because you never really know what your best sport is going to be

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 11:30