Women’s Rugby World Cup: The Green Wave is coming

Eight years. That’s how long Ireland’s women have waited to return to the Rugby World Cup. When we sealed qualification on April 28th, 2024 – beating Scotland to claim third place in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations – the celebrations were only the beginning. Planning started the very next day. I read with interest the recent opinion piece asking whether …

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Ireland Women’s U20 team Named for the Summer Series Against Wales

Head Coach Niamh Briggs has named her Ireland Women’s U20s Match Day Squad, sponsored by PwC, for Saturday’s opening game in the Six Nations Summer Series. Ireland face Wales at 3.30pm on Saturday, July 5th in the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach. Leinster’s Jane Neill captains the side after leading the team at the inaugural tournament last year. …

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123.ie extends winning partnership with Athletics Ireland to 2030 in a multi-annual six figure deal

Athletics Ireland is proud to announce the extension of its landmark partnership with leading Irish insurance company 123.ie through to the end of 2030 in a multi-year, six-figure deal. The extension solidifies 123.ie’s role as the Official Partner of Athletics Ireland and affirms its commitment to growing the sport from grassroots through to elite level across the country. 123.ie known for its “Give better …

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Sky announces 2025 ‘Sky WNT Fund’ Recipients

The Sky WNT Fund supports Women’s National Team players with a €30,000 bursary. Yesterday, 4 June 2025, Sky Ireland has announced the four recipients of the 2025 Sky WNT Fund, established to champion members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in their academic and career ambitions off the pitch. Now in its fourth year, Sky Ireland has reaffirmed …

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Amber Barrett: “Keep pushing for the sport you want”

From the pitches of Milford to representing Ireland on the international stage, Amber Barrett’s journey in football is one defined by passion, perseverance, and purpose. Now an AYA Brand Ambassador, Amber sat down with Her Sport to talk about her beginnings in sport, the challenges facing young female athletes, and her habits that keep her game-ready, both physically and mentally. …

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