“I Would Love For People To Experience What I’ve Had The Privilege to Experience With Ireland Lacrosse” – Eimear Fitzpatrick
Ireland’s lacrosse scene may not be the most widely recognized, but with the sport set to make its mark at the LA 2028 Olympics, there’s an increasing buzz around the country’s chances at qualifying. Eimear Fitzgerald, an Irish lacrosse snsation, shared her remarkable story and offered a glimpse into the thrilling potential for lacrosse within the nation. According to Eimear, …
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Beach Volleyball Sensation Betsi Flint: “I’d rather be winning or playing well than look good”
Betsi Flint has been making waves on and off the sandy courts. In this interview with Her Sport Show, Betsi Flint candidly shares her extraordinary journey, reflecting on everything from the hurdles of becoming a professional athlete to navigating self-image issues and pregnancy, all while empowering women to chase their dreams. We were thrilled to have beach volleyball sensation and …
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Hannah Tyrell reflects on David Nucifora ‘s reign as the IRFU’s performance director
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Alanna Cunnane
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November 2, 2023
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Interview, Rugby
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2024 Paris Olympic Games, David Humphreys, David Nucifora, fifteens rugby, Hannah Tyrrell, IRFU’s performance director, Irish Rugby, Sarah Delaney, Sevens Rugby
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Yesterday it was announced that David Nucifora is to step down from his role as the IRFU’s performance director, with former Ireland player David Humphreys to take up the position in March of next year. The two will work in tandem until the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which will be Nucifora’s last act in the post. Former …
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Jamie Finn speaks out about her exclusion from the World Cup Squad for the first time
When Vera Pauw announced Ireland’s World Cup squad back in June, the absence of one name sent shockwaves through WNT supporters around the country- Jamie Finn. Not only did she play in six of Ireland’s nine qualification games, she also started in their infamous playoff win over Scotland, and proved herself on countless occasions to be a player that was …
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Sarah Davies Talks Periods, Birth Control & Weightlifting | The Period Panel
The Period Panel is proudly supported by Active Iron. Use the code hersport30 to get 30% off. Shop now at www.activeiron.com In a groundbreaking episode of the Period Panel, Her Sport had the privilege of welcoming Sarah Davies, an Olympic weightlifter and coach. This was not just an exploration of her journey through the realm of sport but a candid conversation …
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How Scott Bemand Is Promoting A Pitch Perfect tune out of Ireland in the XV3 series
Irish rugby head coach Scott Bemand had his side singing during their record win over Kazakhstan last week, and he’s hoping to maintain that symphony when they take on Colombia in the second round of the XV3 series on Saturday. Joined by one of his co captains, Sam Monaghan, at a press conference this morning, he reflected on the dominant …
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“When I don’t care what people think I run better”- 400m runner Sharlene Mawdsley
After a season that included six World Championship races, two World finals, a national title, a PB and more, anyone would ask what it was that saw Sharlene Mawdsley click into a new gear, but in actual fact it’s what she didn’t do that saw her soar; worry. Well at least she didn’t worry as much as she did in …
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Sarah Torrans: From Overcoming Injuries To Tokyo Olympics
In this episode of the Her Sport Show, we had the privilege of chatting with Sarah Torrans, a member of the Irish Women’s Hockey National Team. Sarah Torrans offers insights into her hockey career, her experience at the Tokyo Olympics, and her aspirations for the future of hockey in Ireland. Did you know that 2021 was the first time an …
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Avril Flynn’s Journey With Women’s Health | The Period Panel
In the latest episode of the Period Panel, we were thrilled to have Avril Flynn, a midwife and childbirth educator, join us to discuss the importance of women’s health education and her journey with endometriosis. As an advocate for women’s heath and as a mom herself, Avril aptly pointed out that women often have little knowledge about their bodies; most …
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Bemand and McMahon confident XV3 series can be a “fresh start” for Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and his newly crowned co-captain Edel McMahon are confident the XV3 series can serve as a “fresh start” in a new era for Irish women’s rugby. Tomorrow’s game against Kazakhstan marks Bemand’s first in charge. He succeeds Greg McWilliams in the role after he departed in May of this year following a poor Six Nations …
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