Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Women’s Six Nations Championship Preview: Ireland V Scotland – The Irish Times – February 1 2020

Ireland target first competitive win in year in Women’s Six Nations opener Forwards coach McGinnis believes side is primed for a big performance Daire Walsh The Ireland women’s rugby team will seek their first competitive win in just under 12 months when … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Preview (Aoife Doyle): Ireland V Scotland – The Irish Examiner – February 1 2020

Doyle’s drive remains the same whatever the numbers By Daire Walsh LIMERICK woman Aoife Doyle ends a five-year wait for a Six Nations start in tomorrow’s opener against Scotland at Donnybrook (RTE Two, 1pm). After earning three caps in the successful … Continue reading

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up To Scotland Home Game: Cliodhna Moloney – The Irish Examiner – January 31 2020

Moloney reaping rewards of experience playing in England Women’s Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland women’s hooker Cliodhna Moloney believes playing for Wasps in England’s Tyrrells Premier 15s has helped sharpen her game. After missing out the 2019 campaign through a … Continue reading

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Women’s Club Friendly Build-Up Piece: Leinster V Harlequins – The Irish Examiner – December 27 2019

‘A double Christmas’: Late Twickenham present for O’Connor and Leinster By Daire Walsh Leinster star Hannah O’Connor had described the province’s historic clash against Harlequins at Twickenham Stadium tomorrow (7pm) as being like ‘a double Christmas’. Forming part of a double-header … Continue reading

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Ireland Women’s Sevens Piece Ahead Of World Series Opener: Eve Higgins – Irishrugby.ie – November 30 2019

Rising Star Higgins Enjoying Every Step On The Sevens Journey By Daire Walsh As she prepares for the second leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series in Dubai next week, Eve Higgins has acknowledged the Ireland Sevens squads are reaping the benefits … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Rugby International – Laura Feely – Ireland V Wales – Irishrugby.ie – November 11 2019

‘The Finish Of That Game Is Fixable’ – Feely By Daire Walsh Despite suffering a frustrating 15-13 defeat to Wales at the UCD Bowl yesterday afternoon, Ireland Women’s prop Laura Feely saw considerable cause for optimism. Courtesy of tries in each half from Linda … Continue reading

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Post-Match Reaction: Women’s Rugby International – Adam Griggs – Ireland V Wales – Irishrugby.ie – November 11 2019

Griggs: We Showed Some Glimpses Of Really Good Rugby By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs admitted his side produced a patchy performance in their last-gasp 15-13 defeat at the hands of Wales in a keenly-contested November Test at the UCD Bowl. … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby International Test: Ireland V Wales – The Irish Examiner – November 11 2019

Women’s International: Defeat for disappointing Ireland as late score earns Wales victory By Daire Walsh Ireland 13 – 15 Wales Ireland’s search for a maiden November Women’s International victory continues after they suffered an agonising defeat to Wales in the UCD Bowl on Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading

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Women’s Rugby International Test: Ireland V Wales – The Irish Times – November 11 2019

Ireland pipped at the post by Wales Injury-time Keira Bevan try secures victory for Wales at UCD Daire Walsh at the UCD Bowl Ireland 13 Wales 15 Ireland’s search for a maiden November Women’s International victory continues after they suffered an … Continue reading

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Women’s International Rugby Test: Ireland V Wales – Irishrugby.ie – November 10 2019

Last-Gasp Try Denies Ireland Women A Winning Start To Season By Daire Walsh 2019 NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL: Sunday, November 10 IRELAND WOMEN 13 WALES WOMEN 15, UCD Bowl Scorers: Ireland Women: Tries: Linda Djougang, Enya Breen; Pen: Ellen Murphy Wales Women: Tries: Sioned … Continue reading

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