McWilliams Names Ireland Team For Second Test Against Japan
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HerSport Editor
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August 25, 2022
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Rugby, Uncategorized
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Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his Ireland team, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s second Test against Japan at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo (kick-off 7pm local time/11am Irish time, live on TG4). Six uncapped players impressed during last weekend’s memorable first Test win in Shizuoka, and with a number of players unavailable this week through injury, McWilliams and the Ireland coaching …
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EXTENSIVE BROADCAST AND DIGITAL COVERAGE SET TO EXPAND THE REACH OF THE 2023 TIKTOK WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS
All matches to be broadcast in the UK, France, Ireland, and Italy on the BBC, France TV, RTE, Virgin Media and Sky Italia Video highlights available on digital platforms The TikTok Women’s Six Nations remains in its own dedicated window in the calendar in March and April Super Saturday to be held on 29th April with England …
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Ireland Women Climb To Sixth In World Rugby Rankings
Two teams improved their position in the World Rugby Women’s Rankings, powered by Capgemini, as a result of the three Test matches played this weekend. Ireland’s runaway 57-22 win over Japan in Shizuoka lifts them above Italy into sixth place, while South Africa has matched their previous high of 11th following a 37-14 victory over Spain in Potchefstroom. Greg McWilliams’ new-look side …
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Ireland Match Day Squad Announced!
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HerSport Editor
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August 18, 2022
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Rugby
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Ailsa Hughes, Aoife Dalton, Aoife Doyle, Dannah O'Brien, Dorothy Wall, Edel McMahon, Enya Breen, Greg McWilliams, Hannah O'Conner, Irish Rugby, Japan, Japan tour, Katie O'Dwyer, Linda Djougang, Meabh Deely, Natasja Behan, neve jones, Nichola Fryday, Rugby, Sam Monaghan
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Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named his Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s first Test against Japan at Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi City (kick-off 7pm local time/11am Irish time, live on TG4). The Summer Tour is a valuable window for McWilliams and his coaching team to develop squad depth, build cohesion and expose a number of young players to the …
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‘The players have worked tirelessly’ says IRFU head coach
“I’m really proud of the players” says Greg McWilliams, who is the head coach of IRFU, as Ireland’s rugby team prepares for their much-anticipated summer tour of Japan. McWilliams shares insight on the intensive training the players are going through to adapt to the new climate and prepare for what will be a very challenging, yet exciting, season ahead. …
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Sene Naoupu announces retirement from international rugby
Sene Naoupu, who debuted in 2015 during Ireland’s winning year at the Six Nations, has officially announced her retirement from international rugby. She has also represented Ireland at the World Cup and played for the Ireland women’s rugby international sevens team. . @SeneNaoupu has announced her retirement from international rugby. Congratulations Sene on a stellar career! 48 Caps 30 Points1 …
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IRFU Announce Change To Policy Banning Transgender Women From Women’s Contact Rugby
The IRFU have announced plans to amend its gender participation policy for the forthcoming season which will no longer permit transgender women to play contact female rugby in Ireland.
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Ireland’s Women’s Rugby To Receive 43 Pro Contracts After Gillian McDarby Appointment
The IRFU have officially confirmed it will offer 43 professional contracts to Ireland women’s 15s and 7s players next season.
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England’s Rugby Union Ban Trans Women From Competing In Women’s Competitions
The RFU have banned transgender women from competing in female-only forms of rugby union in England.
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Eve Higgins on Ireland Rugby 7s World Cup Qualification
The Irish 7s Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and athletes like Eve Higgins are preparing for the competition. Ireland’s Women’s National Rugby 7s team qualified for the Rugby World Cup after having four straight wins and zero tries scored on them. “I think you’d be lying if you said you weren’t nervous,” Higgins said. “I’d say …
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