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2025

deflating

Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton

Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Brighton

7 Sep 2025

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Preview

Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again

7 Sep 2025

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for the green and white

Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan reflects on a special week ahead of tomorrow’s date with New Zealand.

6 Sep 2025

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Comment

Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand

6 Sep 2025

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Team news

Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again

5 Sep 2025

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Bums on seats

Attendances up 20% for All-Ireland SFC games in 2025

5 Sep 2025

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Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland

2 Sep 2025

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Room to improve

Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests

Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Northampton

1 Sep 2025

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Milestone

Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'

31 Aug 2025

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On The 42Reaction

'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test

31 Aug 2025

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Two from two

7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals

Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Franklin's Gardens

31 Aug 2025

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On The 42Preview

Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain

31 Aug 2025

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Team news

Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain

29 Aug 2025

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Leader

'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury

27 Aug 2025

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On The 42Top of the Charts

Ireland squad DJ Brittany Hogan brings the hits on and off the pitch

26 Aug 2025

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Impact

'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'

26 Aug 2025

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WRWC

Ireland dismiss suggestion they might hold back against New Zealand

25 Aug 2025

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putting on a show

Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'Women's sport has really changed. We're now role models'

25 Aug 2025

1.6k

enjoy yourselves

'This is the time of your lives. Don’t be anxious, embrace the opportunity'

25 Aug 2025

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Winning Start

'There were some real moments I thought were sublime out there today'

24 Aug 2025

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Up and Running

Higgins shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan

Scott Bemand’s side started strong in Northampton to secure the bonus-point before half time.

24 Aug 2025

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Preview

Two-year journey with Bemand leads Ireland back to World Cup stage

24 Aug 2025

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On The 42Neve Jones

'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'

23 Aug 2025

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WRWC 2025

Ireland name team for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against Japan

22 Aug 2025

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On The 42pwr

Why some of Ireland's best women's rugby players are based in England

22 Aug 2025

1.4k

Last Eight

Draw made for FAI Cup quarter-finals

19 Aug 2025

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WRWC

'I feel so lucky. If this is my only World Cup I want to grab it with both hands'

16 Aug 2025

2.4k

On The 42Athletics

Mark English smashes his own 800m Irish record in Budapest

12 Aug 2025

3.8k

On The 42On the Move

Dermot McCabe leaves Westmeath to become new Cavan manager

Updated 12 Aug 2025

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decision

Mayo GAA to propose Andy Moran as new senior football manager

Colm Boyle and Paddy Tally will be on Moran’s backroom team.

12 Aug 2025

4.9k

amee leigh costigan

'Women’s rugby is on the up and to be part of that story is really special'

2 Aug 2025

1.1k

On The 42Team news

Monaghan returns as Ireland name team for opening World Cup warm-up clash

31 Jul 2025

1.5k

Aiming high

Moloney-MacDonald: 'We want to leave a legacy from this World Cup'

31 Jul 2025

1.1k

Progress

Ireland 'quite confident' Aoife Wafer will be fit for World Cup action

30 Jul 2025

1.7k

Tickets

World Rugby say 2027 World Cup will be 'more accessible than ever before'

29 Jul 2025

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Comment

Schmidt's Wallabies were transformed, but so was the Lions bench

26 Jul 2025

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earning his stripes

How days as a Leicester Tiger helped shape Ireland coach Scott Bemand

25 Jul 2025

6.6k

experience

Farrell stakes Test claim as spirited FNP put Lions to the collar

22 Jul 2025

2.0k

Box Office

Over one million viewers tune in to All-Ireland hurling final on RTÉ

21 Jul 2025

3.9k

Ambition

'People say treat the World Cup like any other game, but I want it to feel different'

20 Jul 2025

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