Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

‘It means so much’ – Ireland secure World Cup qualification after grinding out win over Scotland Following Wales’ dramatic victory earlier today against Italy in Cardiff, it suddenly became a two-horse race between the two sides in the Ravenhill. DAIRE … Continue reading →

Ireland back at rugby’s top table In front of a record crowd of 7,468 for a standalone Women’s Six Nations game on these shores, Brittany Hogan produced a player of the match performance as the hosts came from behind to … Continue reading →

Ireland hold nerve as late kick secures third place and spot at World Cup Ireland 15 Scotland 12 Women’s Six Nations Dannah O’Brien struck a crucial 74th-minute penalty at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast yesterday as Ireland came from behind to … Continue reading →

World Cup qualification could have transformative effect, insists Bemand In addition to World Cup qualification, this third-place finish also means that Ireland have been promoted to the top-tier for the second season of the WXV tournament DAIRE WALSH Scott Bemand … Continue reading →

‘There’s so much potential within the group’ – Bemand says more to come from his Ireland team Ireland head coach Scott Bemand reflects on a memorable day in Belfast. SCOTT BEMAND SAID that securing qualification for next year’s World Cup … Continue reading →

O’Brien holds her nerve to kick Ireland to first World Cup qualification since 2017 15-12 victory in Belfast sees Ireland finish third in the Six Nations, and book their place at next year’s Rugby World Cup. Ireland 15-12 Scotland Daire … Continue reading →

‘I said to my family, ‘If you don’t come I’m going to be a little bit annoyed” Brittany Hogan is hoping to see plenty of her family coming to Belfast for their final Six Nations game against Scotland. FOLLOWING PREVIOUS … Continue reading →

‘If it happens, it happens,’ says Brittany Hogan as Ireland eye third place finish in Six Nations The result of the earlier kick-off between Wales and Italy in Cardiff will give them a clearer picture of what exactly is required, … Continue reading →

Fast start key to Ireland hopes, insists Monaghan Monaghan is expected to feature on Saturday as Scott Bemand’s charges aim for a third-place Championship finish and – by extension – qualification for next year’s World Cup finals. DAIRE WALSH They … Continue reading →