Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

‘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 →

Greg McWilliams happy to experiment with World Cup the target 18-year-old Tullow prodigy Dannah O’Brien is handed a debut at fly-half in the first of two encounters with Japan in the space of seven days DAIRE WALSH Despite opting for … Continue reading →

Four debutants included in Ireland XV for opening test in Japan  Méabh Deely, Natasja Behan, Aoife Dalton and Dannah O’Brien all start in the Ireland backline, while second row Taryn Schultzer and centre Leah Tarpey are named among the replacements … Continue reading →

Outhalf Dannah O’Brien among four new caps in Ireland side for historic Japan Test Greg McWilliams has named his side for the opening Test in Fukuroi City on Saturday Daire Walsh Ireland women’s head coach Greg McWilliams has named four … Continue reading →

Coghlan adamant McDarby role can put rugby on right path By Daire Walsh Although the handing out of professional contracts to 15s players for the first time represents a massive leap forward, former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan believes another recent … Continue reading →