Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

‘It was everything the jersey is about’ – Ciara Griffin basks in glorious farewell Ireland captain took the game by the scruff of the neck and ensured a home victory Daire Walsh at the RDS Ireland 15 Japan 12 Ciara Griffin … Continue reading →

Griffin bows out with pair of tries in comeback win IRELAND 15 JAPAN 12 Daire Walsh Captain Ciara Griffin signed off on her international career in spectacular style yesterday afternoon by bagging two outstanding tries in a hard-earned victory for … Continue reading →

Ciara Griffin claims two tries in last game as Ireland edge Japan Overcoming a nine-point interval deficit, and the 29th-minute dismissal of first-time starter Hannah O’Connor, the home team did just enough to see off a stubborn Japanese challenge DAIRE … Continue reading →

Ciara Griffin signs off in style as Ireland edge past Japan Outgoing captain scores a brace of tries as Adam Griggs’s tenure ends with a victory Daire Walsh Ireland 15 Japan 12 Ciara Griffin signed off on her international career … Continue reading →

Ireland set sights on Japan as Griffin and Griggs bid farewell Hannah O’Connor returns from injury after missing World Cup qualifiers Daire Walsh Women’s autumn international: Ireland v Japan, RDS, Saturday, 3pm – Live on RTÉ 2 Following the frustration … Continue reading →

Aoife Doyle: ‘I’m just very motivated now to take my opportunity’ After playing her part in helping the Irish to secure a Six Nations title in 2015, Doyle subsequently switched over to the IRFU’s Sevens programme DAIRE WALSH Following a … Continue reading →

Hannah O’Connor on Ciara Griffin retirement: ‘It will be a massive loss to us’ Despite being just 27 years of age, the Kerry native will line out in an Irish side for the final time tomorrow afternoon in an autumn … Continue reading →

Aoife Doyle expects Ciara Griffin to get great Ireland farewell against Japan ‘We’re losing a great friend and a great leader’ says Ireland winger Daire Walsh As someone who has known the Kerry native for virtually all of her adult … Continue reading →

Ciara Griffin: ‘It was my third attempt and I got there. If you have a dream, go for it’ Still relatively young at 27 to be stepping out of the limelight, the Kerry native had only just turned 22 when … Continue reading →

Griffin Aiming To ‘Finish On A High’ In Front Of Home Supporters At RDS Ireland Captain Ciara Griffin says the decision to retire from international rugby wasn’t one she took lightly. Griffin will bring her time with Ireland to a close in … Continue reading →