Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland
Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side
The Offload: Women’s rugby in Ireland needs protecting more than ever
Warren Gatland’s Chiefs are struggling, Manu Tuilagi and Noel Reid for hire
Tara Lynne O’Neill: 'I knew Derry Girls was something special'
The actor best known as Ma Mary talks about hideous jumpers, being married to Tommy Tiernan on screen, and her new play about women footballers
Sevens rugby the IRFU’s key priority for women’s game
Philip Browne: ‘We simply cannot afford to have a separate Sevens and 15s programme,’
Ireland legends express outrage after women’s tour rejected
‘It’s hugely disappointing, to progress you’ve got to play as many test matches as possible’
IRFU turned down women’s Test series in Australia
Australian Women’s Rugby proposed the fixtures and offered to cover accommodation
Su Carty to be IRFU’s representative on World Rugby Council
Nominee an experienced administrator and former referee and player
Irish woman to be added to World Rugby Council
Previously all-male 32-member council to be increased to 49 members of both genders
IRFU rejects RTÉ offer of prime time slot for women’s rugby
Friday and Saturday night double-headers ruled out for home Six Nations matches
Even a 105-0 loss can’t dampen the spirits of Tullamore RFC
Women’s team have made a huge rise up the ranks and now face their sporting heroes
Moment of truth beckons for future of Irish women’s rugby
IRFU moves to plot a new way forward after six-month part-time coaching plan backfires
IRFU admits ‘causing confusion’ on future of women’s rugby
Union makes no update to ad seeking ‘part-time casual’ head coach despite concerns
IRFU steering group will review strategy for women’s game
Group will make recommendations about strategies for development and growth
Aisling McCarthy leads Tipperary past Tyrone to intermediate crown
Tipp guarantee senior football for 2018 with three-point win at Croke Park
Lynne Cantwell: World Cup can have a lasting impact in Ireland
Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game
IRFU initiative aims to increase numbers in women’s rugby
Ten clubs have so far committed to scheme that seeks to attract extra 2,000 players
Gender quotas for sporting boards an odd fight to pick
Investing in women’s sport at grassroots level a much more effective policy to pursue
How the stage was set for armed revolution in Ireland
In a second, edited extract from his book Vivid Faces, historian Roy Foster considers the role of theatre in shaping the minds of the revolutionary generation
Sheridan’s goal seals Cavan’s win over Tipperary in Ladies’ Intermediate final
Late penalty ensures title for Breffni County
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