Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Ciara Griffin won’t lose sleep over lack of backing from Ireland men  Men’s internationals have been slow to offer backing to the women’s team in the wake of this week’s controversies DAIRE WALSH Ciara Griffin insists any lack of support … Continue reading →

Ciara Griffin and Ireland turn focus to USA challenge after turbulent week ‘We focus on our squad, our group. We support each other, we back each other’ Daire Walsh Women’s autumn international: Ireland v USA, RDS, Friday, 7.15pm – Live on … Continue reading →

Murphy Crowe and Fryday keeping their focus on USA clash after Eddy comments Irish internationals unwilling to be drawn into controversy surrounding Eddy comments Daire Walsh Despite the external noise that has surrounded the team in recent days, Ireland women’s … Continue reading →

Murphy Crowe Ready To ‘Hit The Ground Running’ In Autumn Tests Despite the disappointment at falling short in their bid to reach next year’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, Amee-Leigh Murphy Croweinsists there is a positive mood within the Ireland … Continue reading →

Building player base first step for progression of women’s rugby Daire Walsh IRFU Director of Women’s Rugby Anthony Eddy believes self-imposed pressure was a major factor behind the international 15s side’s failure to reach the 2022 World Cup in New … Continue reading →

Autumn Tests A Chance For Ireland Women To Turn The Corner – Eddy The IRFU Director of Women’s and Sevens Rugby, Anthony Eddy, believes the forthcoming Autumn Tests will present the Ireland Women with an ideal opportunity to turn the corner … Continue reading →

Eddy dismisses claim IRFU favour sevens over 15-a-side women’s game  A number of players have missed out on Six Nations Championship encounters in recent years due to their sevens commitments, but Eddy insists one code isn’t given priority over the … Continue reading →

Flood Looking Forward To Making History At RDS By Daire Walsh Following the disappointment of missing out on Rugby World Cup qualification, Ireland Women’s star Stacey Flood is glad to be making a quick return to international duty next month. … Continue reading →

‘It’s not something you just get over in a day or two. You have to live with it’ Stacey Flood on World Cup heartbreak, and the changes ahead for Irish women’s rugby. IT MAY BE almost five weeks since their … Continue reading →