Category Archives: International Rugby

Sam Monaghan and Ireland ready to embrace daunting Six Nations challenge France away in their Six Nations opener a tough assignment for Scott Bemand’s Irish women’s squad Daire Walsh Despite their recent difficulties in this fixture, co-captain Sam Monaghan has … Continue reading →

From ‘greenhorn’ to Ireland rugby captain alongside ex-GAA opponent and college neighbour Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon are co-captaining Ireland in the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. WHEN SCOTT BEMAND was appointed as head coach of the Ireland women’s rugby team … Continue reading →

Scott Bemand hails Declan Danaher’s role with the Ireland women’s rugby team “I would have played against him a good few times, a gnarly back-row! Just the kind of person that was ideal to bring in,” Bemand remarked. DAIRE WALSH … Continue reading →

‘Absolutely outstanding’ Danaher making instant impact as Ireland get set for Six Nations opener Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hopes that Dannah O’Brien will be fully-fit for trip to France this weekend. HEAD COACH SCOTT Bemand has hailed the “absolutely … Continue reading →

Bring the noise: Ireland women’s rugby team prepare for encounter with France ‘We know it will be raucous … hopefully, we can make it work if we fire some shots and quiet that crowd,’ says head coach Daire Walsh Ahead … Continue reading →

McMahon eager to get going after injury robbed her of 2023 involvement McMahon is excited by the prospect of embarking on another Six Nations Championship odyssey with the Ireland women’s rugby team. DAIRE WALSH Following the disappointment of missing out … Continue reading →

‘I wasn’t ever the greatest hurler… rugby was pretty much always on my mind’ Cratloe’s Luke Murphy on his background in GAA, and his all-important try against England last week. DESPITE HAILING FROM the GAA stronghold of Cratloe in southeast … Continue reading →

Ireland U20s star Luke Murphy reaping rewards for picking rugby over GAA With the game seemingly drifting away from his side, Murphy dotted down for a stoppage-time try in their gripping round four encounter against England at the Recreation Ground … Continue reading →