Monthly Archives: September 2024

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia Eimear Considine was back in the international fold after recovering from serious knee injuries while also giving birth to her son. Ireland 36 Australia 10 Daire Walsh reports from Kingspan … Continue reading →

‘I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am’ Eimear Considine admits it’s a ‘big shock’ to be back in the starting line-up for Ireland’s Test meeting with Australia today. HAVING WRESTLED WITH … Continue reading →

After thoughts of retirement, Considine in disbelief at Ireland call  Eimear Considine has admitted it comes as a ‘big shock’ to find herself back in the starting line-up for the Ireland women’s rugby team. DAIRE WALSH Having wrestled with the … Continue reading →

Ireland boss Bemand welcomes return of Sevens wonders for Wallabies test The 15-a-side outfit take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday. DAIRE WALSH They may have been part of a different set-up within the union in more recent times, but … Continue reading →

‘We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home’ Ireland women’s head coach Scott Bemand looks ahead to Saturday’s meeting with Australia. THEY MAY HAVE been part of a different set-up within the union in … Continue reading →

Enya Breen: Ireland ‘evolving’ and ‘growing’ under new Women’s Rugby backroom team “We’ve taken what we’ve learned so far and we’re just adding to that. I don’t think it has changed the whole system now it’s the start of a … Continue reading →

SKIPPER Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland Edel McMahon is expected to lead Ireland against Australia on Saturday with co-captain Sam Monaghan still on the mend from an ACL injury. HAVING PREVIOUSLY … Continue reading →