Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Women’s 6N: Ireland well beaten as France run in seven tries Griffin, Molloy and Naoupu get over for home side at Donnybrook Daire Walsh  at Donnybrook Ireland 17 France 47 Ireland suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of a … Continue reading →

Molloy And Reidy Highlight Areas For Improvement Against Wales By Daire Walsh Try-scoring flanker Claire Molloy believes the Ireland Women’s team need to work on the ‘finer details’ in order to close the gap on France, their fourth round conquerors, and Women’s … Continue reading →

‘We’re Looking For A Big Finish’ – Griggs By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs admitted they were second best to France in Saturday’s exciting 10-try Women’s Six Nations encounter at Energia Park. The 47-17 defeat leaves Ireland fourth in the … Continue reading →

WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP IRELAND 17 FRANCE 47 Daire Walsh Ireland suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of an impressive French side in a round four Women’s Six Nations encounter at Donnybrook last night. Despite Ciara Griffin, Claire Molloy and … Continue reading →

Griggs warns Ireland to expect the unexpected from France Women’s Six Nations Ireland v France Today: Energia Park, Donnybrook, 7pm Referee: Ian Tempest (England) TV: Live on RTE2 Daire Walsh Ireland coach Adam Griggs has told his players to expect … Continue reading →

Griggs Targets Strong Start As Ireland Women Eye France Scalp By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs has told his players to ‘expect the unexpected’ when France roll into town for the Women’s Six Nations fourth round match at Energia … Continue reading →

Ireland ready for French scrum, says Nic a Bhaird Women’s Six Nations Ireland v France Tomorrow: Donnybrook, 7pm TV: Live on RTE 2 Daire Walsh Ballincollig’s Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird believes Ireland are equipped to challenge the French scrum when … Continue reading →

Nic A Bhaird Brings Sevens Work-Rate To Irish Front Row Ballincollig native Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird believes the Ireland Women are equipped to challenge a formidable French scrum when the sides meet in the Women’s Six Nations at Energia Park on Saturday … Continue reading →

In-Form Considine Aims To Make Home Advantage Count Against France By Daire Walsh Two years on from making her international debut in a narrow Six Nations victory over Scotland, Eimear Considine has evolved into one of the most important players in the … Continue reading →

Considine bids to use Italian pain for Irish gain Rugby Women’s Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland women’s winger Eimear Considine endured a rollercoaster of emotions in their Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy in Parma last month. The Clare native … Continue reading →