Category Archives: Women’s Rugby

Ireland’s Triple Crown hopes dashed by impressive Scotland After 12 consecutive wins over Scots, the victorious run came to an end in Donnybrook Ireland 12 Scotland 15 Ireland suffered a surprise defeat against Scotland in the Women’s Six Nations Championship at Donnybrook … Continue reading →

Carter Backs Moloney And Baxter To Pack A Punch Ireland Women’s assistant coach Jeff Carter says Cliodhna Moloney and the returning Ashleigh Baxter will bring additional physicality and energy to the home pack when they take on Scotland in the … Continue reading →

Briggs Enjoying ‘New Lease Of Life’ In Number 10 Role With an injury-plagued 2017 now firmly behind her, Niamh Briggs is certainly enjoying ‘a new lease of life’ as out-half in the new-look Ireland Women’s squad. After recovering fully from … Continue reading →

Revived Briggs wary of growing Scottish threat By Daire Walsh Ahead of their meeting in the Women’s Six Nations at Donnybrook tomorrow afternoon (1pm kick-off), Niamh Briggs acknowledged that Scotland are becoming a dangerous proposition for Ireland. Adam Griggs’ side … Continue reading →

Griggs Hails Influence Of Briggs And Molloy After Five-Try Triumph Ireland Women’s head coach Adam Griggs reserved special praise for Niamh Briggs and Claire Molloy after the girls in green recorded a brilliant 35-12 bonus point win over Wales at … Continue reading →

Adam Griggs tribute to majestic Molloy as Ireland Women sink Wales By Daire Walsh  Ireland 35 Wales 12: Adam Griggs sang the praises of the “immense” Claire Molloy, after she secured a brace of tries in Ireland’s bonus-point victory over Wales in the … Continue reading →

Ireland women kick on against Wales with bonus point win Leah Lyons and Claire Molloy both went over in the first half to set the victory in motion Ireland 35 Wales 12 Ireland produced an emphatic performance at Donnybrook Stadium … Continue reading →

Fitzhenry: The Team Is Gelling Really Well Together Following an encouraging 21-8 victory over Italy at the same venue a fortnight ago, Katie Fitzhenry is hopeful that Ireland can continue their progression in this afternoon’s Women’s Six Nations clash with … Continue reading →

Katie Fitzhenry: We’re starting to gel at the right time Daire Walsh Wexford native Katie Fitzhenry is hoping that Ireland can build on victory over Italy when they welcome Wales to Donnybrook Stadium tomorrow afternoon (3pm). Following a heavy defeat … Continue reading →

Peat Happy To Be Back On Winning Trail Lindsay Peat agreed that a more clinical second half performance was the key to Ireland’s 21-8 triumph over Italy in the Women’s Six Nations Championship on Sunday. Adam Griggs’ side made the perfect … Continue reading →