Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

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 →

Lyons and Claffey to miss rest of Six Nations Women’s Six Nations Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs confirmed yesterday that Leah Lyons and Michelle Claffey have been ruled out for the remainder of the Six Nations Championship. … Continue reading →

Ireland still a ‘work in progress’ says Griggs after shock first loss to Italy Women’s Six Nations Italy 29 Ireland 27 Daire Walsh Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs accepted his side are a “work in progress” following Saturday’s shock … Continue reading →

Women’s 6N: Italy claim first win over Ireland after thriller Adam Griggs’s side take home two points after game in Parma Italy 29 Ireland 27 Ireland fell to a second defeat in the Women’s Six Nations Championship at the end of an … Continue reading →

Ireland women to face ‘different threats’ from Italy Women’s Six Nations Italy v Ireland Daire Walsh The Ireland women’s side will be aiming to maintain their perfect Six Nations record against Italy when the two nations meet at Viale Piacenza, … Continue reading →

Boles Hungry For More After Back Row Bow By Daire Walsh Following a memorable debut in the last round, young flanker Claire Boles is hopeful that the Ireland Women’s can make it two Six Nations wins on the bounce against Italy in … Continue reading →

Women’s Six Nations: Griggs keeps faith with winning side Daire Walsh Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs has kept changes at a minimum for their Six Nations Championship showdown with Italy at Viale Piacenza in Parma on Saturday (kick-off 6.45pm, … Continue reading →

Balancing act for Boles with dual Irish mandate Women’s Six Nations Daire Walsh After a memorable debut this month, Claire Boles is hopeful Ireland can continue their Women’s Six Nations renaissance against Italy this weekend. A prominent member of the … Continue reading →