Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

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 →

Women’s rugby Ireland’s World Cup hopes on the line Sunday Italy v Ireland Stadio Sergio Lanfranco, 2pm, Live on RTE Player By Daire Walsh The Ireland women’s rugby team find themselves in ‘must-win’ territory as they prepare to face Italy … Continue reading →

Flood Thriving In Ireland’s Number 10 Role Although she is only four caps into her XVs international rugby career, Stacey Flood believes she is growing into the role of Ireland out-half. Having featured extensively in the Ireland Sevens programme in recent years, … Continue reading →

Ireland face ‘huge task’ to reach World Cup after shock loss RWC 2021 Europe qualifier Spain 8 Ireland 7 Daire Walsh Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs admitted his side “didn’t turn up” in their shock World Cup qualifier defeat … Continue reading →

The Spain barrier is too much Spain 8 Ireland 7 By DAIRE WALSH IRELAND head coach Adam Griggs admitted his side ‘didn’t turn up’ in their shock World Cup qualifier defeat to Spain in Parma last night. Expected to begin … Continue reading →

‘It’s Fixable. It’s Up To Us As A Squad, As A Group’ – Griffin By Daire Walsh In the moments after Monday’s game, Ireland captain Ciara Griffin was looking to leave behind the disappointment of the 8-7 defeat to Spain and focus on the … Continue reading →

Griggs: We’ve Got To Bounce Back And Regain Six Nations Form By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs admitted his side were second best in most areas during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier defeat to Spain. In the first … Continue reading →