Plucky Japan ensure it’s hard labour for Ireland

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

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

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

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

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

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

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

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

Aon’s sponsorship of women’s rugby gets under way

Investment broker says that women’s rugby has evolved to become a global sport

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

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

Ireland women keep Grand Slam hopes alive and kicking

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

Ireland coach Tierney responds to Sevens player controversy

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

Ireland go back to basics to resist French at Donnybrook

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

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

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

Ireland’s women’s rugby team loses Six Nations warm-up to Wales

Tom Tierney surveys his options ahead of campaign as he uses 28 players

Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand test

Preview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)

Ireland ready for unexpected at Women’s Rugby World Cup

One Pool C team yet to be decided following Belfast draw for 2017 tournament

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

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

Women’s Six Nations: Ireland relish opportunity to let rip at English

First win on English soil will fit in with team’s upward trajectory

Ireland begin defence of title with statement of intent

Ireland Women off to a winning start with impressive performance against Wales

Ireland women start Six Nations campaign with new backline

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

The long, remarkable journey to host the Women’s World Cup

Ireland’s hosting of the competition shows how the sport has advanced

Control the key mantra as Ireland emerge from huge upheaval to stand on cusp of glory

Tom Tierney’s side have found a rhythm since that dark night against the French

New-look Ireland Women's side are ready for first big test

The team have new players and new coaching staff but should have strength to beat Italy

Zamperini film pushes perception of unbreakable athlete but truth is more complex

First Fortnight is festival that challenges mental health prejudice through the arts

Ireland’s 15-a-side women now under IRFU’s high performance unit

No coaches appointed or training sessions held since World Cup

Irish success in women’s rugby was no fluke

England launch a campaign to increase women in the game by 10,000 in three years

Philip Doyle says IRFU need to rethink on autumn series

Outgoing Ireland coach’s advice has not been sought regarding his successor

Ireland women beaten but unbowed in Paris

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

Ireland make two personnel changes for France play off

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

Defeat leaves Stapleton in a dark place, but there is light ahead

Donegal outhalf says team disappointed and numb

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

England bring back skipper Katy McLean at outhalf for Paris clash

Ireland ring the changes for Kazakhstan match

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

Concentration vital as Ireland women take on New Zealand

Black Ferns a fabulous team but hope springs eternal in the Irish camp ahead of World Cup pool encounter in Marcoussis

Ireland off to dream start against USA

Fullback Niamh Briggs kicks 13 points and adds a try as Philip Doyle’s side survive physical onslaught

Ireland Women begin World Cup tomorrow

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

Diaries the IRFU don’t want you to read

Ireland women’s squad not allowed provide personal columns for media during World Cup

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

TG4 to broadcast all Irish World Cup matches in France

Ireland women run in five tries in Italian shutout

Historic win at Aviva Stadium keeps championship hopes alive

Hatching a plan to put Ireland’s Sevens rugby players on Rio’s podium in 2016

“If we can take the camogie and Gaelic football background that we do have and merge that into Sevens then we can have a very successful team”

Magic Moments: Remarkable durability a key part of Brian O’Driscoll’s epic story

Ireland’s greatest rugby player has already inspired a host of memories as he prepares for his 14th season

Hannah Casey to make Ireland debut

Women’s team named ahead of Six Nations match against Scotland

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