Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

‘Hugely heartbreaking’ defeat to Scotland ends Ireland’s World Cup dream Head coach Adam Griggs puts loss down to underperforming set-piece in Parma Daire Walsh Scotland 20 Ireland 18 A ‘hugely disappointed’ Adam Griggs said an underperforming set-piece and a lack of attacking … Continue reading →

Scotland end Ireland’s World Cup dream in Parma Ireland needed at least a draw to keep their hopes of reaching next year’s finals alive Daire Walsh Scotland 20 Ireland 18 A ‘hugely disappointed’ Adam Griggs said an underperforming set-piece and a lack … Continue reading →

Griffin Ready To Lead Ireland Into Scotland Test Ahead of their crunch final round encounter with Scotland in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma this evening (Kick-off 5pm Irish time, live on RTÉ 2/RTÉ Player/World … Continue reading →

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 →