Category Archives: International Rugby

Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Test At Home: Scott Bemand – The42.ie – September 13 2024

‘We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home’ Ireland women’s head coach Scott Bemand looks ahead to Saturday’s meeting with Australia. THEY MAY HAVE been part of a different set-up within the union in … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Test At Home: Enya Breen – The Irish Examiner – September 12 2024

Enya Breen: Ireland ‘evolving’ and ‘growing’ under new Women’s Rugby backroom team “We’ve taken what we’ve learned so far and we’re just adding to that. I don’t think it has changed the whole system now it’s the start of a … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Build-Up To Australia Home: Edel McMahon – The42.ie – September 11 2024

SKIPPER Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland Edel McMahon is expected to lead Ireland against Australia on Saturday with co-captain Sam Monaghan still on the mend from an ACL injury. HAVING PREVIOUSLY … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Rugby Build-Up To Australia Test: Cliodhna Moloney & Scott Bemand – The Irish Examiner – September 3 2024

Current Ireland set-up ‘worlds apart’ from Moloney’s previous experience “Things have changed quite a lot, I think that kind of reflects the landscape of women’s rugby worldwide.” DAIRE WALSH Cliodhna Moloney has said the current Ireland women’s rugby set-up under … Continue reading

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Olympics Rugby Sevens Piece: Jordan Conroy – The Irish Examiner – August 21 2024

Conroy keen on LA 2028 involvement ‘if the body well’ A member of the first Irish rugby squad to feature in an Olympics at the delayed games in Tokyo three years ago, Conroy was also part of the set-up for … Continue reading

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Munster Build-Up To Leinster Home In Women’s Interprovincial Championship: Niamh Briggs – The Irish Examiner – August 15 2024

Contracted provincial system vital for women’s rugby in Ireland DAIRE WALSH Munster Women’s assistant coach Niamh Briggs has said a potential move towards a contracted provincial system will be a positive step in ensuring women’s rugby can thrive throughout the … Continue reading

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Ohk Brand Ambassador Announcement: Caelan Doris – The Irish Examiner – August 7 2024

Jet-setter Caelan Doris recharged after ’55-week season’ By the time Doris returns to collective Leinster training on August 19, he will have had a whole five weeks away from the stresses of professional rugby. DAIRE WALSH Following an intense season … Continue reading

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IRFU Annual Council Piece: The Irish Examiner – August 2 2024

IRFU set to report ‘significant deficit’ in annual accounts for 2023/24 Garryowen’s Declan Madden was elected as the 135th IRFU President – he takes over the position from Cork Constitution clubman Greg Barrett. DAIRE WALSH The IRFU acknowledged at their … Continue reading

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World Rugby U20 Championship Third Place Play-Off: Ireland V New Zealand – The Irish Times – July 20 2024

New Zealand too strong for Ireland under-20s in third-place playoff Irish team had a 12-point lead at one point before 38 points unanswered from the All Blacks Daire Walsh World Rugby Under-20 Championship third-place playoff: New Zealand 38 Ireland 24 … Continue reading

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World Rugby U20 Championship Third Place Play-Off Preview: Ireland V New Zealand – The Irish Times – July 19 2024

Ireland look to finish on a high against New Zealand in Cape Town Willie Faloon’s side take on the Baby Blacks in Friday’s third-place playoff Daire Walsh World Rugby Under-20 Championship 3rd place playoff: Ireland v New Zealand, DHL Stadium, … Continue reading

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