Category Archives: International Rugby

Breen and Ireland wary of a big response from Japan Impressive centre already becoming one of the leaders in McWilliams’ new-look squad Daire Walsh Despite the comprehensive nature of their victory last weekend, Ireland women’s rugby international Enya Breen is … Continue reading →

McKee: Performance in second test key to making strides McKee – who was drafted into Greg McWilliams’ set-up as an assistant coach for this window – believes there is another level that Nichola Fryday and her team-mates can reach in … Continue reading →

McKee relishing testing times with Ireland in Japan Former Connacht assistant coach not ruling out a future longer-term role with the Ireland women’s squad Daire Walsh His current involvement with the squad is a temporary measure for the time being, … Continue reading →

Ireland overcome baptism of fire to win in Japan Ireland Women’s Rugby Summer Tour Japan 22 Ireland 57 Daire Walsh Despite enduring a shaky start to her international career at Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi on Saturday, Méabh Deely always believed … Continue reading →

‘We followed in their footsteps’ – Debutant Deely praises experienced heads after comeback win Ireland found themselves down by 15 with just 11 minutes on the clock but came back for a thumping win Daire Walsh Debutant Méabh Deely heaped … Continue reading →

Ireland overturn first half deficit to run rampant in historic Japan win Nine tries scored by Greg McWilliams’ side as they pass half-century of points Daire Walsh Japan 22 Ireland 57 Neve Jones recorded a stunning hat-trick of tries at … Continue reading →

Rugby Japan v Ireland preview: Captain Nichola Fryday not underestimating challenge Lesley McKenzie’s Japanese outfit are known for their unstructured style of play Daire Walsh She may be feeling in a confident mood ahead of the game, but Ireland women’s … Continue reading →

McWilliams: ‘It was important for us to show what we’re made of’ With Neve Jones bagging three of their nine tries on the night, it proved to be a perfect start to an historic summer tour for the Irish women’s … Continue reading →

Neve Jones leads the way as Ireland secure historic win over Japan Trailing by 15 after 11 minutes, Ireland then proceeded to amass 38 points without reply either side of the interval.  DAIRE WALSH Women’s Summer Tour Japan 22  Ireland … Continue reading →

Ireland captain Nichola Fryday looking forward to making ‘fresh start’ Of those set to make their debuts in today’s game, it is Aoife Dalton and Leah Tarpey who Fryday is arguably most excited for. Both hail from Fryday’s hometown club … Continue reading →