Ireland name XV to face Australia in the 5th Place semi-final

‘There’s huge pride in this team and we’re looking to finish with two performances’

France’s champagne rugby leaves Ireland playing for minor prizes

Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place

Women’s RWC: Ireland name their side to face France

Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game

Ireland forced to dig real deep to complete fightback against Japan

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Plenty of room for improvement as Ireland prepare for Japan

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Ireland shine in adversity as World Cup gets off to a thriller

3,500 fill the UCD Bowl to see tournament hosts battle their way to Australia win

Ireland flirt with disaster but start World Cup with a win

Gutsy tournament hosts make life difficult for themselves but see off game Australia

Ireland looking to establish some precious momentum

Experience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against Australia

Ireland name their team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

Tom Tierney: ‘This is a home World Cup, we’re confident the crowd will get behind us’

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

Niamh Briggs ruled out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

Sophie Spence: ‘A concussion gave me constant headaches’

Ireland lock is looking forward to World Cup having recovered from nasty bang on head

England blow out Ireland’s flickering hopes to claim Grand Slam

Ireland had their opportunities at a packed Donnybrook before late scoring spree

Ireland must get defence right to resist England’s Grand Slam power game

Women’s Six Nations Championship: Ireland v England, Donnybrook, 8pm (RTÉ 2)

Ireland women keep Grand Slam hopes alive and kicking

England hammer Scotland 64-0 ahead of St Patrick's Day showdown at Donnybrook

Scrappy Ireland see off Wales – Now for world champions England

Basic skill defects consistently ended attacks on either side, but Ireland do enough

Ireland go back to basics to resist French at Donnybrook

Title challenge still on course after tight win in stop-start affair

Ireland Women may lose three players to Sevens team for France game

Sene Naoupu, Hannah Tyrrell and Ali Miller could travel to Las Vegas for tournament on March 3rd and 4th

Ireland Women seal bonus-point win despite error-strewn game

Late try against Italy in Six Nations caps unconvincing performance

Ireland’s women seeking to maintain momentum

Italy game presents opportunity for players to come in and make their mark

Women’s Six Nations: Victory in air as Ireland back at Broadwood

It won’t be the thrashing of 2015, but Irish expect a convincing win over improved Scotland

Ireland’s women aiming to finish on a high against Scotland

Tom Tierney brings more experienced personnel back for final Six Nations game

Old and new combine to give Ireland women hard fought Italy win

Debutant Lindsay Peat celebrates first cap with a try as experimental side have enough

Ireland’s fresh faces ready for Italy challenge

Tom Tierney has selected a new pack while Niamh Briggs starts in midfield with Sene Naoupu

Ireland Women make eight changes for Italy match at Donnybrook

Kim Flood and Liz Burke to make debuts in much-changed side

Frustration as Ireland fail to hold on to lead against England

Narrow defeat at Twickenham must be learning experience for us, says Ailis Egan

Women’s 6N: Ireland’s try-line shyness lets England take win

Failure to turn possession and pressure into points proves costly

Women’s Six Nations: Ireland relish opportunity to let rip at English

First win on English soil will fit in with team’s upward trajectory

Ireland make one change for daunting French assignment

Cliodhna Moloney comes in at hooker as Tom Tierney’s side target first win in France

Sene Naoupu adds the verve in a convincing Irish display

Kiwi scores a superb try and shows her class on her championship debut against Wales

Ireland begin defence of title with statement of intent

Ireland Women off to a winning start with impressive performance against Wales

Briege Corkery and Rena Buckley named Sportswomen of the Year

Cork GAA stars win Irish Times/Sport Ireland award after dual-code success in 2015

Murphy joins Katie Taylor on list for Sportswoman of the Year

Wexford Youths captain completes line-up after guiding team through great year

Kudos to Katie’s kerpows, but . . .

Are sports awards that are just for women the answer?

Dan Carter and New Zealand take main awards after World Cup win

Michael Cheika rewarded for Australia’s resurgence with coach of the year award

Canoeist Jenny Egan can build on summer progress on quest for route to Rio

The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman Award for August

Brilliant Byrne helps basketball team clinch gold for Ireland

The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman Award for July

Sophie Spence shortlisted for World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year

Ireland secondrow played key role in securing second Six Nations in three years in 2015

Paul O’Connell: Rugby Writers of Ireland Player of the Year

Ireland captain enjoying preparation for his fourth World Cup campaign with Ireland

The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman Award for June: Katie Taylor (Boxing)

World champion not willing to rest on her laurels after European Games triumph

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