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Development of Irish women's rugby is a 'long-term project,' says Nucifora

Ireland finished third in the Six Nations this year but suffered a heavy defeat to France.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 6:15 AM

A momentous but challenging few years lie ahead for the game

The Six Nations is back this weekend, the World Cup comes next year, then WXV launches in 2023.

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Mar 31st 2021, 7:36 PM

Plans to include Pacific Island teams in Super Rugby could wake 'sleeping giant'

World Rugby has pledged its support to the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika teams.

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Mar 25th 2021, 10:04 AM

WXV, the new three-tier global women's rugby competition to launch in 2023

World Rugby has confirmed the format of an annual 16-team competition.

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Mar 16th 2021, 9:39 AM

Rugby players announce minimum conditions for future global competition

‘Players are actually in favour of a proper global season that works for everyone’

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Feb 17th 2020, 10:17 AM

Joe Schmidt to work with Spain team for a day ahead of big Georgia clash

The former Ireland boss is also set to coach the Classic All Blacks in May.

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Feb 5th 2020, 3:16 PM

Farrell's Ireland to host Japan, Springboks and Wallabies in November 2020

The Brave Blossoms shocked Ireland at their home World Cup.

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Nov 3rd 2019, 7:57 AM

'The idea is to give people in areas that aren't represented in rugby an opportunity'

John O’Donnell and the Ireland Men’s Sevens team have a huge weekend ahead in Hong Kong.

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Apr 4th 2019, 7:30 PM

Leinster hope to see women's inter-pros expanded from three rounds

Head coach Ben Armstrong says his players are keen for more inter-provincial fixtures in the future.

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Sep 11th 2018, 7:45 AM