Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Ireland go close but lose out to France in Women’s Six Nations opener Scott Bemand’s side suffered a 27-15 defeat after a late French surge in Belfast. Ireland 15 France 27 Daire Walsh reports from Kingspan Stadium DESPITE FINDING THEMSELVES … Continue reading →

‘The Irish public should be really excited to see what she can do’ – Hopes high for Erin King Ireland head coach Scott Bemand gearing up for start of Women’s Six Nations. IT MIGHT SEEM hard to believe given the … Continue reading →

Amee-Leigh Costigan an ‘absolute role model leader’ as she captains Ireland for first time Although there aren’t any debutants in the match day 23 for tomorrow’s game, Railway Union’s Anna McGann will make her first appearance for Ireland under Bemand … Continue reading →

Ireland finish campaign in style with comeback win against USA Ireland won two of their three games at the tournament. DAIRE WALSH WXV1: Ireland 26 USA 14  Thanks to three tries inside the closing 20 minutes of the contest, the … Continue reading →

Ireland’s late scoring burst earns win over USA in Vancouver Late tries from Cliodhna Moloney and Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe helped Ireland to a second win of their WXV 1 campaign Daire Walsh WXV 1, Round Three: Ireland 26 USA 14 … Continue reading →

Ireland aiming to finish WXV 1 on a high against USA in Vancouver Scott Bemand’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to hosts Canada in their final game Daire Walsh WXV 1: Ireland v USA, BC Place, Vancouver, Friday, … Continue reading →

Considine back with a bang to start anniversary celebrations  Ireland 36  Australia 10 Daire Walsh The returning Eimear Considine was among the tries as Ireland convincingly defeated Australia in a women’s Test at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast yesterday. Back in … Continue reading →

‘You can’t single any of them out’ – Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win The head coach saw his side secure a 36-10 triumph over Australia at Kingspan Stadium. IRELAND WOMEN’S head coach Scott Bemand expressed his delight with the … Continue reading →

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia Eimear Considine was back in the international fold after recovering from serious knee injuries while also giving birth to her son. Ireland 36 Australia 10 Daire Walsh reports from Kingspan … Continue reading →

‘I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am’ Eimear Considine admits it’s a ‘big shock’ to be back in the starting line-up for Ireland’s Test meeting with Australia today. HAVING WRESTLED WITH … Continue reading →