5 key takeaways from the Energia AIL final between UL Bohemians and Railway Union

The Energia AIL final between UL Bohemians and Railway Union didn’t disappoint today in the Aviva Stadium, with the Munster outfit coming out on top in the nail-biting, end to end decider. Explosive from the word go, there were massive yards made, impressive tackles put in, and above anything else, big trys scored! Here’s five key takeaways from the Energia …

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IRELAND 15 SCOTLAND 12: Ireland secure 3rd place and qualify for World Cup

IRELAND WOMEN 15 SCOTLAND WOMEN 12, Kingspan Stadium Scorers: Ireland: Tries: Katie Corrigan, Clíodhna Moloney; Con: Dannah O’Brien; Pen: Dannah O’Brien Scotland: Tries: Elis Martin, Lisa Thomson; Con: Helen Nelson HT: Ireland 0 Scotland 5 Dannah O’Brien’s 73rd-minute penalty delivered Ireland’s highest Six Nations finish in three years and Rugby World Cup qualification, as they edged out Scotland 15-12 in …

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The Women’s Six Nations is coming to a close, and with that we thought we’d explore how a win vs Scotland this weekend could qualify Ireland for the Rugby World Cup. There is more on offer in this final round than pride, prestige and acclaim, depending on your final table position, including Rugby World Cup qualification and (in Ireland’s case) …

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Three Changes to Ireland Team to Face Scotland in Belfast

Head Coach Scott Bemand has announced the Ireland Match Day Squad, sponsored by Aon, for Saturday’s final round Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash against Scotland at Kingspan Stadium (Kick-off 2.30pm). Bemand has made three changes to the starting XV for the visit of Scotland in Belfast, as co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the second row, Enya Breen is named at …

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Round Four Recap Of The Guinness Women’s Six Nations With Stella Mills

England V Ireland  48,778 fans stormed Twickenham on the weekend to see England face Ireland in round four of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. English fans walked away happy, but for the Irish fans, it was a tough watch. It was always going to be a tall ask to play one of the best teams in the world at home.  …

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Merciless England defeat Ireland 88-10 in Round 4 of Six Nations

ENGLAND WOMEN 88 IRELAND WOMEN 10, Twickenham Stadium Scorers: England: Tries: Abby Dow 3, Natasha Hunt, Megan Jones 2, Zoe Aldcroft, Ellie Kildunne 3, Jess Breach 2, Sadiya Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati; Cons: Holly Aitchison 9 Ireland: Try: Penalty try; Con: Pen try con; Pen: Dannah O’Brien HT: England 38 Ireland 3 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam hunters England showed …

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Women’s LIONS Tour to Receive £3 MILLION GRANT boost

The British & Irish Lions Women’s Team Founding Partner, Royal London launches ‘Levelling the Playing Field’ grant to invest in elite women’s player and coach pathways in Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and England Each Home Union has revealed its own funding plan tailored to its coaching and player needs – incorporating training camps, additional coaching staff and Centres of Excellence This …

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CATCH UP ON THIS WEEK’S GUINNESS WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS WITH STELLA MILLS

IRELAND V WALES  We have to kick things off with Ireland. The side secured their first win of the tournament, and what a match it was. After a long period of turbulence, it’s nice to see something go right for this team. There was plenty to talk about in the build-up to this game, with Cliodhna Moloney making her return …

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Ireland stun Wales in 36-5 Six Nations win

IRELAND WOMEN 36 WALES WOMEN 5, Virgin Media Park Scorers: Ireland: Tries: Aoife Wafer, Eve Higgins, Neve Jones, Katie Corrigan, Béibhinn Parsons; Cons: Dannah O’Brien 4; Pen: Dannah O’Brien Wales: Try: Gwennan Hopkins HT: Ireland 21 Wales 0 The Ireland Women’s team put together their most complete performance in recent seasons, outscoring Wales by five tries to one in a …

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