Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

When I was on the trolley in Vincent’s, I definitely didn’t think I’d play again’ Women’s Six Nations Scotland v Ireland Daire Walsh Ireland winger Alison Miller has revealed she seriously contemplated retirement following her season-ending injury against Italy in … Continue reading →

‘It’s Great To Be Back In The Green Jersey’ – Miller She has had a long road back to full fitness, but Alison Miller is now embarking on the next phase of her international rugby career. The Portlaoise native’s 2018 Women’s Six … Continue reading →

Irish Rugby: Emma Hooban Despite the disappointing nature of their 51-7 defeat to England in the first round of the Six Nations, Hooban is adamant that things are ‘starting to click’ for the Ireland Women. She is poised to win her … Continue reading →

Emma Hooban keeps bright side out after England defeat By Daire Walsh  Emma Hooban insists things are “starting to click” for the Ireland women’s side despite their 7-51 Six Nations defeat to England on Friday night. The St Mary’s College … Continue reading →

Ross: Result Stung But They’ll Be The Better For It By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s scrum coach Mike Ross admits that last Friday’s comprehensive 51-7 defeat to England at Energia Park was a difficult one to take. Despite an encouraging start to … Continue reading →

Ross: We can bounce back from stinging defeat RUGBY Women’s Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s scrum coach Mike Ross has admitted last Friday evening’s chastening defeat to England at Donnybrook was a hard one to take. Despite an encouraging … Continue reading →

Griffin And Griggs Take Positives Forward Into Scotland Game By Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s captain Ciara Griffin was keen to accentuate the positives despite the disappointing outcome of their Women’s Six Nations opener against England on Friday night. In front of a … Continue reading →

Katy Daley-Mclean inspires England to big win over Ireland Outhalf in top form as Red Roses score seven tries at Donnybrook Daire Walsh Ireland 7 England 51 In front of a record home crowd of 4,637 at Donnybrook, Ireland began … Continue reading →

Naoupu: Team Culture Is Everything For Us By Daire Walsh Vice-captain Sene Naoupu believes ‘team culture’ is the foundation upon which the Ireland Women’s squad can build a winning formula. Having made her debut during Ireland’s 2015 Six Nations title-winning campaign, Naoupu … Continue reading →

‘There’s That Bit Of Extra Rivalry With England’ – McDermott Ireland Women’s second row Aoife McDermott has acknowledged the need to counteract England’s powerful maul when the two teams meet in Friday’s Six Nations opener at Energia Park (kick-off 5pm). Tickets for … Continue reading →