Tom Tierney to remain in IRFU fold after World Cup

Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up

Wales put Ireland out of their World Cup misery

Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast

Review in the offing as crestfallen Ireland lick their wounds

‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick

Late Irish rally puts gloss on Australian humbling

Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy injuries prove costly as downward spiral continues

Ireland meet Wallaroos again with reputations on the line

World Cup dream may be over but Belfast fixture begins a two-game salvage job

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’

Ireland’s World Cup journey stymied by those above them

Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform

Ireland fail to capture the energy of old despite supreme effort

Captain Claire Molloy: ‘They were just able to run around us in the first half too easily’

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

Hard to see Ireland stopping France in their tracks

If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four

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

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

Plucky Japan ensure it’s hard labour for Ireland

Supporters put through the wringer again before hard-earned victory is eked out

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

Women’s RWC: Ireland ring the changes for Japan clash

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

Onus on Ireland to register a comprehensive victory this time

Tight group could come down to points’ difference in the end

Three-day turnaround too short but Ireland play on

Players would prefer longer recovery time enjoyed by men’s game, but ‘it is what it is’

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 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

Claire Molloy to captain Ireland in absence of Niamh Briggs

Fullback Briggs will miss the tournament after suffering an Achilles problem

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

Women's RWC: No excuses as Ireland look to challenge

Captain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at home

Aon’s sponsorship of women’s rugby gets under way

Investment broker says that women’s rugby has evolved to become a global sport

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)

Scrappy Ireland see off Wales – Now for world champions England

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

Grand Slam in sight for Ireland if basic errors eradicated

Game will be emotional for Wales after death of 20-year-old international Elli Norkett

Ireland coach Tierney responds to Sevens player controversy

Women’s coach hit back at questions over removal of players from Six Nations squad

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

Eimear Considine’s meteoric rise to playing rugby for Ireland

Clare woman part of mass migration of football and camogie players to oval ball game

Jenny Murphy’s last-ditch try helps Ireland dodge bullet

Tom Tierney’s side relieved to gain maximum points after error-strewn display

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’s rugby team loses Six Nations warm-up to Wales

Tom Tierney surveys his options ahead of campaign as he uses 28 players

Tom Tierney urges Ireland women’s side not to be overawed by New Zealand test

Preview Ireland v New Zealand; Sunday – Belfield Bowl (2.0)

Ireland Women suffer heavy defeat to Canada

A day to forget for Tom Tierney’s side as they let in seven tries at Belfield

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