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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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Celtic Challenge Playoffs: Edinburgh 26 Wolfhounds 26

EDINBURGH 26 WOLFHOUNDS 26, Hive Stadium Scorers: Edinburgh: Tries: Emma Orr 2, Cieron Bell, Alex Stewart; Cons: Nicole Marlow 3 Wolfhounds: Tries: Ellen Boylan, Christy Haney, Linda Djougang, Katie Corrigan; Cons: Nikki Caughey 3 HT: Edinburgh 12 Wolfhounds 12 The Wolfhounds stunned Edinburgh with two late tries to earn a 26-all draw at the Hive Stadium, as they took a …

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Celtic Challenge Round 5: Wolfhounds 36 Gwalia Lightning 24

WOLFHOUNDS 36 GWALIA LIGHTNING 24, Energia Park Scorers: Wolfhounds: Tries: Katie Heffernan, Katie Corrigan 3, Niamh Marley, Christy Haney; Cons: Nikki Caughey 3 Gwalia Lightning: Tries: Katie Thicker, Jenna De Vera, Caitlin Lewis, Rebecca De Filippo; Cons: Robyn Wilkins 2 HT: Wolfhounds 24 Gwalia Lightning 12 Katie Corrigan made it seven tries in two games as the Wolfhounds recorded a …

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Celtic Challenge Round 4: Wolfhounds 41 Brython Thunder 10

WOLFHOUNDS 41 BRYTHON THUNDER 10, Scotstoun Stadium Scorers: Wolfhounds: Tries: Brittany Hogan, Sarah Delaney, Katie Corrigan 4, Niamh Marley; Cons: Nikki Caughey 3 Brython Thunder: Tries: Chloe Thomas-Bradley, Sioned Harries HT: Wolfhounds 17 Brython Thunder 5 Teenage winger Katie Corrigan weighed in with four tries, including a second half hat-trick, as the Wolfhounds emerged as 41-10 winners over Brython Thunder …

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Celtic Challenge Round 3: Wolfhounds triumph over Glasgow Warriors in 2nd straight bonus point victory

GLASGOW WARRIORS 12 WOLFHOUNDS 40, Scotstoun Stadium Scorers: Glasgow Warriors: Tries: Phaedra Snailham, Louise McMillan; Con: Lucy MacRae Wolfhounds: Tries: Sarah Delaney, Linda Djougang, Sophie Barrett, Katie Whelan, Katie Corrigan, Brittany Hogan; Cons: Dannah O’Brien 2, Nikki Caughey 3 HT: Glasgow Warriors 5 Wolfhounds 21 Teenagers Sarah Delaney, Sophie Barrett and Katie Corrigan all touched down as the Wolfhounds wrapped …

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Celtic Challenge Round 2: Edinburgh Rugby 17 Wolfhounds 27

EDINBURGH RUGBY 17 WOLFHOUNDS 27, Hive Stadium Scorers: Edinburgh Rugby: Tries: Emma Orr 2, Cieron Bell; Con: Briar McNamara Wolfhounds: Tries: Sarah Delaney, Natasja Behan, Aoife Wafer 2, Brittany Hogan; Con: Dannah O’Brien HT: Edinburgh Rugby 7 Wolfhounds 15 The five-try Wolfhounds knocked Edinburgh Rugby off the top of the Celtic Challenge table, with Aoife Wafer touching down twice in …

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Wolfhounds win 21-15 over Clovers in Celtic Challenge Opener

CELTIC CHALLENGE – ROUND 1: WOLFHOUNDS 21 CLOVERS 15, Musgrave Park Scorers: Wolfhounds: Tries: Linda Djougang, Sarah Delaney, Eimear Corri; Cons: Nikki Caughey 3 Clovers: Tries: Beth Buttimer, Ailsa Hughes, Clara Barrett HT: Wolfhounds 0 Clovers 5 The Clovers led for over an hour of Friday’s fiercely-contested Celtic Challenge opener at Musgrave Park, but a trio of final quarter tries …

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Ireland come from behind to defeat Spain 15-13, win inaugural WXV3 title

IRELAND 15 SPAIN 13, The Sevens Stadium 2 Scorers: Ireland: Tries: Grace Moore, Neve Jones; Con: Dannah O’Brien; Pen: Dannah O’Brien Spain: Try: Claudia Peña Hidalgo; Con: Amalia Argudo; Pens: Amalia Argudo 2 HT: Ireland 3 Spain 13 The Ireland Women recovered from a 10-point deficit and two yellow cards to edge out Spain 15-13 and claim the inaugural WXV3 …

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WXV3: Beibhinn Parsons and Neve Jones star as Ireland defeats Colombia 64-3

IRELAND 64 COLOMBIA 3, The Sevens Stadium 2, Dubai Scorers: Ireland: Tries: Neve Jones 2, Natasja Behan, Grace Moore, Méabh Deely, Brittany Hogan, Edel McMahon, Béibhinn Parsons 2, Leahy Tarpey; Cons: Dannah O’Brien 5, Méabh Deely 2 Colombia: Pen: Maria I. Arzuaga HT: Ireland 38 Colombia 0 Mastercard player-of-the-match Neve Jones and Béibhinn Parsons scored two tries each as the …

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Leinster claim seventh Interpro title with runaway win over Munster

MUNSTER 14 LEINSTER 33, Musgrave Park Scorers: Munster: Tries: Deirbhile Nic a Bháird, Chloe Pearse; Cons: Nicole Cronin 2 Leinster: Tries: Penalty try, Leah Tarpey 2, Hannah O’Connor, Elise O’Byrne-White; Cons: Pen try con, Dannah O’Brien 3 HT: Munster 14 Leinster 14 Two-try centre Leah Tarpey starred as three unanswered second half tries gave Leinster a runaway 33-14 final win …

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