Six Nations: Ireland go to France filled with performance-backed belief
‘We’re ready for this,’ says head coach Scott Bemand ahead of third-round clash
Scott Bemand
Dorothy Wall returns to the team as Ireland travel to France with quiet optimism
Scott Bemand’s team proved they could mix it with Les Bleus in narrow World Cup quarter-final defeat
Ireland looking for revenge against France in Six Nations, says Erin King
Berating France away for the first time in 13 attempts and ending a run of nine losses in a row is this team’s breakthrough target
Gerry Thornley: Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup lessons into action
Scott Bemand’s side searching for first away win to France
‘We came out the blocks firing’: Erin King happy with Ireland’s quick start against Italy
Scott Bemand praises impressive start at the Dexcom
Six Nations: Robyn O’Connor (20) set for Ireland debut against Italy
Scott Bemand makes three changes to the side beaten by England but he insists replacements will have a big part to play
Ireland’s Scott Bemand: ‘We’ll look back and think we were a little bit hard done by’
Ireland head coach said he was encouraged by Ireland’s performance in defeat to England
Women’s Six Nations: Ireland v England will see two spouses facing off
Moloney-MacDonalds will play against each other at international level for the first time
Will return of the King herald a new dawn for Ireland’s women’s team?
Injury has kept Erin King off the squad for a year, but Ireland are putting all their faith in their new captain
Scott Bemand continues building Ireland’s depth as nine uncapped players named in Six Nations squad
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand signs contract extension that runs up to 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup
Galway’s Dexcom Stadium to host Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy
Ireland will also play Wales at Affidea Stadium in Belfast before finishing campaign with Aviva Stadium date against Scotland
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the top
Despite landing some heavy hits of late, Ireland are not yet at the same level as the best teams in the world
Ireland World Cup dreams dashed with quarter-final defeat to France
Scott Bemand’s side held the half-time lead before Les Bleus came storming back after the break
Ireland boosted by return of Aoife Wafer for World Cup quarter-final against France
Wafer and Fiona Tuite will provide carrying qualities Ireland lacked against New Zealand
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