Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Aoife McDermott – The Irish Examiner – January 31 2019

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McDermott: All about the maul Daire Walsh Ireland women’s second-row Aoife McDermott has acknowledged the need to counteract the formidable English maul when the two nations meet in the Six Nations Championship tomorrow. The Red Rose had considerable joy in … Continue reading →

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – Adam Griggs – Irishrugby.ie – January 30 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

‘It’s Been Fantastic To Have The Extra Time Together’ – Griggs By Daire Walsh As he embarks on his second Six Nations campaign as Ireland Women’s head coach, Adam Griggs believes an extra period of preparation will help to make … Continue reading →

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Build-Up: Ireland V England – The Irish Examiner – January 30 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

Griggs: Ireland can defy odds By Daire Walsh Ireland women’s rugby head coach, Adam Griggs, has dismissed suggestions that his side’s amateur status puts them at a disadvantage for their Six Nations bow, against England on Friday night. Despite their … Continue reading →

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Women’s Six Nations Championship Warm-Up: Ireland V Wales – Irishrugby.ie – January 20 2019

Posted on January 21, 2019 by admin

Ireland Women Score Five Tries In Six Nations Warm-Up Win The Ireland Women’s squad stepped up their preparations for the fast-approaching Six Nations Championship with a 29-19 triumph over Wales in an entertaining warm-up clash at Energia Park this afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Women’s International Test: England V Ireland – The Irish Examiner – November 26 2018

Posted on November 26, 2018 by admin

Brave Irish fail to break English stranglehold Women’s Test ENGLAND 37 IRELAND 15 Daire Walsh A brave Irish challenge came up short against a powerful English side at Twickenham on Saturday evening. While Eimear Considine, Lauren Delany and Claire Molloy … Continue reading →

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Ireland V England Women’s Rugby Build-Up Piece: The Irish Examiner – November 24 2018

Posted on November 24, 2018 by admin

Ireland bid to end losing streak at Fortress Twickenham Daire Walsh Ireland women’s head coach Adam Griggs feels his side have ‘nothing to lose’ heading into tonight’s international test against England at Twickenham [5.40pm, Sky Sports]. Following a 19-10 reversal to … Continue reading →

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Ireland V England Women’s Rugby Build-Up Piece: Michelle Claffey – Irishrugby.ie – November 24 2018

Posted on November 24, 2018 by admin

Claffey Takes Centre Stage For Red Roses Showdown Ireland Women’s centre Michelle Claffey admitted it was quite emotional to make her first international start against the USA at Energia Park last Sunday afternoon. After making four appearances off the bench … Continue reading →

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Ireland V USA Rugby Build-Up Piece: USA Flanker John Quill – The Irish Examiner – November 23 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by admin

John Quill riding American rugby wave By Daire Walsh USA flanker John Quill is looking forward to renewing acquaintances with former Dolphin team-mates Niall Scannell and Darren Sweetnam in tomorrow’s international encounter with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. The Youghal … Continue reading →

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Ireland V England Women’s Rugby Build-Up Piece: Michelle Claffey – The Irish Examiner – November 23 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by admin

Claffey aiming to seal regular Ireland place By Daire Walsh Michelle Claffey won’t forget this week in a hurry. She received her first Irish start in Sunday’s defeat to the USA and six days later will line out at Twickenham … Continue reading →

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Ireland V USA Women’s Rugby Build-Up Piece: Adam Griggs – The Irish Times – November 22 2018

Posted on November 22, 2018 by admin

Injury forces changes to Ireland women’s team for Twickenham Chance for Nicole Cronin, Emma Hooban, Leah Lyons and Nichola Fryday to impress Daire Walsh Following a disappointing home defeat to the USA last weekend, IrelandWomen’s head coach Adam Griggs has made six alterations … Continue reading →

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