Ireland storm to record win over Kazakhstan in first WXV match

WXV3 Round 1: Ireland 109 Kazakhstan 0 The Ireland Women racked up a record 109-0 win over Kazakhstan in their first ever WXV match, with Eve Higgins and Mastercard player-of-the-match Béibhinn Parsons delighting the Dubai crowd with four tries each. This was Ireland’s biggest ever score and try haul (17) in a 15s Test match, male or female, and comfortably …

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Ireland versus Kazakhstan ’s XV3 series clash: Where to watch and all you need to know

Scott Bemand opens his campaign as head coach today with Ireland versus Kazakhstan in the XV3 series. The first of the three fixture window, the former English coach will be looking to get off to a good start against the Asian outfit before attention turns to their Colombia and Spain matches over the coming weeks. Here’s everything you need to …

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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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Alison Miller To Be Inducted Into The Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame

Alison Miller is to become just the second woman inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Fiona Coghlan who was the inaugural entrant last year. She’s been proposed alongside 65 time capped Shane Horgan, with the ceremony to take place on Friday, November 10th. Miller herself was a major player for Ireland during …

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Scott Bemand ’s First Press Conference- What We Learned From New Ireland Head Coach

Ireland’s new head coach Scott Bemand held his first press conference today, where he announced his captains for their upcoming tournament, shed light on his reasoning behind his squad selection and defined what his goals are for his term as boss. In his first opportunity to address the media since his appointment to the 15’s position in July, he also …

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Scott Bemand Names Ireland Women’s Rugby Squad For WXV3 Tournament in Dubai

Photo by Paul Devlin Head coach of Ireland women’s rugby, Scott Bemand, has confirmed his team for the World Rugby WXV3 Tournament that is to be held in Dubai from 13 October to 4 November. Of the proposed roster, six players will be coming into their first senior squad and have the potential to earn their first international cap – …

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Hannah Tyrell Outlines The Biggest Challenges Facing Vikki Wall In Her Switch To Rugby Sevens

Former Irish rugby international Hannah Tyrell has outlined the biggest challenges facing ladies gaelic football superstar Vikki Wall in her switch to rugby sevens. Speaking on the first episode of this season’s Hersport Energia AIL rugby show, the current Dublin footballer was able to pinpoint specific areas that may be the most difficult to come to grips with for the …

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Energia AIL Round 1 Results: Wins for Blackrock, Ballincollig, and UL Bohemians

Blackrock College, Ballincollig, and UL Bohemians all registered wins in Round 1 of the Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division. Ulster captain Beth Cregan touched down twice as Blackrock College began their title defence with a 22-17 bonus point win over Old Belvedere at Stradbrook. Munster’s Heather Kennedy bagged a brace of tries as a strong four-try second half saw Ballincollig …

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Blackrock begins All-Ireland defence with 22-17 win over Old Belvedere

BLACKROCK COLLEGE 22 OLD BELVEDERE 17, Stradbrook Scorers: Blackrock College: Tries: Beth Cregan 2, Ella Durkan, Shannon Heapes; Con: Abby Moyles Old Belvedere: Tries: Jess Keating, Elise O’Byrne-White, Lesley Ring; Con: Jemma Farrell HT: Blackrock College 10 Old Belvedere 12 Ulster captain Beth Cregan touched down twice as Blackrock College began their Energia All-Ireland League Women’s Division title defence with …

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