Category Archives: International Rugby

Optimum Nutrition Brand Ambassador Launch: Hugo Keenan – The Irish Examiner – July 6 2023

Hugo Keenan praises Ireland U2O’s mentality following important win in difficult circumstances “To muster up the strength and courage to go out and put in a performance like that and win for Greig was brilliant.” DAIRE WALSH Senior international full-back … Continue reading

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Ireland U20s World Championship Build-Up To England: Sam Prendergast – The Kildare Nationalist (Online) – June 23 2023

SAM PRENDERGAST THE LATEST TO FLY THE SUNCROFT FLAG By Daire Walsh  To say that the past few years have been a whirlwind for Suncroft brothers Sam and Cian Prendergast would be something of an understatement. Back in 2020, Sam … Continue reading

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World Rugby U20 Championship Build-Up: Paddy McCarthy (Ireland U20s) – The Irish Examiner – June 1 2023

Paddy McCarthy hoping to follow in big brother Joe’s footsteps Joe has been selected in a senior training squad in preparation for this year’s World Cup while Paddy is set to feature for the Ireland U20s in the World Rugby … Continue reading

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IRFU World Cup Referees Piece: Joy Neville & Andrew Brace – The Irish Examiner – May 23 2023

Support structure helped Joy Neville earn historic RWC opportunity Joy Neville has praised the support structures around Irish referees as she gets set to add another chapter to her already impressive World Cup story DAIRE WALSH Joy Neville has praised … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship: Scotland V Ireland – The Irish Examiner – May 1 2023

‘We have to own where we are and we’ve got to get better’ – Ireland will learn Six Nations lessons says McWilliams The Irish camp will reflect on a very poor tournament. DAIRE WALSH Scotland 36  Ireland 10  Ireland women’s … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship: Scotland V Ireland – The Sunday Independent – April 30 2023

Ireland consigned to wooden spoon following comprehensive defeat in Scotland Scotland 36 Ireland 10 Daire Walsh Ireland were consigned to a wooden spoon finish in the Women’s Six Nations for the first time since 2004 as Scotland produced an outstanding … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Player Ratings: Scotland V Ireland – Independent.ie – April 30 2023

PLAYER RATINGS Lauren Delany: Made a massive 165 meters off 15 carries and has re-established herself at full-back after a lengthy injury absence. 7. Aoife Doyle: Worked hard throughout her 70 minutes on the pitch, but will probably feel she … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up To Scotland Away: Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird – The Irish Examiner – April 27 2023

Deirbhile Nic a Bháird trading on positive Scotland memories Ballincollig native Deirbhile Nic a Bháird made her 15s debut for Ireland as a 60th replacement in a Friday night clash at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow in 2019 DAIRE WALSH Ireland’s … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up To Scotland Away: Lauren Delany – The Irish Times – April 26 2023

Lauren Delany making up for lost time in this year’s Six Nations ‘It has been a long journey back from multiple injuries‘ Daire Walsh Following over 16 months away from the international game, Ireland women’s rugby star Lauren Delany has … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up To Scotland Away: Brittany Hogan – The Irish Examiner – April 26 2023

Hogan: ‘We wouldn’t be here if we weren’t competitive’ Thanks to four straight defeats thus far, the Irish are currently at the foot of the Championship table. DAIRE WALSH Ireland women’s rugby back-row Brittany Hogan has said focusing on performance … Continue reading

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