Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

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 →

After thoughts of retirement, Considine in disbelief at Ireland call  Eimear Considine has admitted it comes as a ‘big shock’ to find herself back in the starting line-up for the Ireland women’s rugby team. DAIRE WALSH Having wrestled with the … Continue reading →

Ireland boss Bemand welcomes return of Sevens wonders for Wallabies test The 15-a-side outfit take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday. DAIRE WALSH They may have been part of a different set-up within the union in more recent times, but … Continue reading →

‘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 →