Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Ireland unchanged for crucial Scotland clash Griggs sticks with same XV that recorded victory over Italy Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs said he is “rewarding the performance” after selecting an unchanged starting line-up for his side’s crunch World Cup qualification encounter against Scotland … Continue reading →

Higgins Settling Into Her Role In Ireland’s Midfield It is set to be her maiden outing against Scotland – and the side’s first encounter with them in over 19 months – but Ireland centre Eve Higgins has some idea of what to … Continue reading →

McMahon Relishing The Pressure Of The Green Jersey After Injury Comeback By Daire Walsh Ireland flanker Edel McMahon has insisted coping with pressure will not be an issue when they cross the white line against Scotland in the final round of the … Continue reading →

Griggs: ‘Ireland Ready For The Next Step On This Journey’ As important as it was to come out on top against host nation Italy at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma yesterday, Ireland Head Coach Adam Griggs is blissfully aware that there is … Continue reading →

Griffin And Ireland Switch Focus To Scotland Showdown Ireland Captain Ciara Griffin believes an improved defensive performance was the driving factor behind her side’s 15-7 victory against host nation Italy in Round 2 of the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio … Continue reading →

Beibhinn Parsons injects life into ‘composed’ Ireland’s World Cup dream The UCD student scored the opening try and then beat seven defenders in the build up to Ireland’s second DAIRE WALSH Ireland captain Ciara Griffin said a much-improved defensive showing … Continue reading →

Ireland get World Cup hopes back on track with win over Italy Adam Griggs’ team bounce back from shock defeat to Spain with improved performance Daire Walsh Italy 7 Ireland 15 Head coach Adam Griggs praised the defensive efforts of … Continue reading →

Ireland’s World Cup bid back on track after win over Italy Following a surprise opening round reversal to Spain, Adam Griggs’ side simply had to win in order to keep alive their hopes of reaching next year’s delayed finals DAIRE … Continue reading →

Griggs And Ireland Ready For The Italian Job Ireland Head Coach Adam Griggs has urged his side not to take their eye off the ball when facing Italy in Round 2 of the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on … Continue reading →

Four changes on Irish team for must-win World Cup qualifier Laura Feely, Sam Monaghan, Edel McMahon and Eve Higgins are handed starts for the crucial fixture. DAIRE WALSH Head coach Adam Griggs admits there has been a lot of ‘honest … Continue reading →