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Ireland’s Brightest Stars Celebrated At Rugby Players Ireland Awards

Aoife Dalton was named the OCC Consulting Women’s XVs Players’ Player of the Year following a hugely impactful campaign in the Irish midfield across 2024/25. At just 22, Dalton has already been established as a key figure in an Irish dressing room that is set to up the ante ahead of the Rugby World Cup in England later this year. Speaking as she …

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Five Things You Should Know About Energia AIL

As women’s rugby in Ireland continues to grow, the Energia All-Ireland League (AIL) remains its beating heart – the stomping ground for the country’s top club talent.  The Energia AIL Final is just around the corner, with the Aviva Stadium eagerly awaiting a rematch of last year’s decider on Sunday, April 27th. Whether you’re a seasoned supporter or you’re new …

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How Erin King Became Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year in Rugby

Erin King stood under the glittering lights of Monaco’s Salle des Étoiles, clutching the trophy for Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. At just 21 years old, she has become the first Irish female player to win an individual accolade at the World Rugby Awards. “It’s all happened so quick,” King said, visibly still processing …

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Ireland rugby sevens series recap: From Perth Victory lap to 9th Down Under in Vancouver

The Ireland rugby sevens suffered a fall from grace this weekend in the World Series, following up their victory in Perth last month with a ninth place overall finish in their most outing in Vancouver. The side kicked off their title defence on Friday last, overcoming their first Pool A opponents, South Africa, on a scoreline of 28-7. There, there …

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Bronze For Ireland 7s At European Sevens Opener In Algarve

Ireland Women’s 7s team bagged a bronze medal finish at the Rugby Europe Sevens Championship Series (Leg 1) Algarve Sevens in Portugal this past weekend. After back-to-back victories on Friday over Sweden and Germany, a draw on Saturday (June 10) with Spain followed by a quarter-final win over Czechia, Ireland 7s topped their pool and progressed to the semi-finals to …

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Ireland progress to semi-finals in Algarve

After back-to-back victories Friday over Sweden and Germany and a draw today (June 10) with Spain followed by a quaterfinal win over Czechia, Ireland 7s topped their pool and are through to the semi-finals in the Women’s 7s Championship in Algarve, Portugal. Ireland will play France tomorrow at 11:36 a.m. Ireland opened the tournament strongly with a 27-0 victory over …

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Rugby World Cup Squad Is Official!

Ireland Women’s Team has spent the last 10 days in South Africa in preparation for RWC Sevens, as Aiden McNulty‘s side bid to continue their strong form having secured two podium finishes on the World Series in 2022, a memorable silver in Seville and bronze in Langford. McNulty has been able to retain consistency in selection but the Ireland Head …

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