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#Women's Rugby

# womens-rugby - Thursday 7 November, 2019

From The42 Leinster Women to play Christmas fixture at Twickenham alongside Premiership clash 'quins The Season

Leinster Women to play Christmas fixture at Twickenham alongside Premiership clash

Nov 7th 2019, 12:47 PM 5,339 Views 1 Comment

Ben Armstrong’s side will take on in-form Harlequins after a Premiership fixture.

# womens-rugby - Thursday 24 October, 2019

From The42 New forwards, defence coach on board as Ireland Women head for training camp with Doyle's Scotland Building Up

New forwards, defence coach on board as Ireland Women head for training camp with Doyle's Scotland

Oct 24th 2019, 5:57 PM 4,535 Views 1 Comment

Adam Griggs has eight uncapped players hoping to make an impression ahead of a November Test against Wales.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 23 October, 2019

From The42 Men and women's 7s squads to be put through their paces at RugbyX ANOTHER GEAR

Men and women's 7s squads to be put through their paces at RugbyX

Oct 23rd 2019, 4:24 PM 9,913 Views 4 Comments

The inaugural tournament will be played out next Tuesday in London.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 5 October, 2019

From The42 'I don’t think you ever lose the girl that was there on her first day' Higher And Higher

'I don’t think you ever lose the girl that was there on her first day'

Oct 5th 2019, 12:30 PM 9,602 Views No Comments

Before Ireland Women kick off their 7s World Series campaign, we caught up with Lucy Mulhall to chat about the value of experience, youth and arduous altitude training.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 28 September, 2019

From The42 Training camps with France and Scotland can prove 'enormously valuable,' says Eddy Women's Rugby

Training camps with France and Scotland can prove 'enormously valuable,' says Eddy

Sep 28th 2019, 3:50 PM 4,471 Views No Comments

Adam Griggs’ side have just one Test match set for November.

# womens-rugby - Thursday 26 September, 2019

From The42 Grace Miller among 10 uncapped women in Ireland training squad November Tests

Grace Miller among 10 uncapped women in Ireland training squad

Sep 26th 2019, 10:54 AM 3,381 Views No Comments

Ireland’s training camps will take on a greater importance in the weeks ahead with only one Test match scheduled for November.

# womens-rugby - Thursday 19 September, 2019

From The42 Ireland Women left with just one November Test after being 'let down badly' International Rugby

Ireland Women left with just one November Test after being 'let down badly'

Sep 19th 2019, 12:33 PM 7,977 Views No Comments

The 15-a-side team will take on Wales on 10 November in UCD.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 14 September, 2019

From The42 'We do need more than one AIL club in Munster': Considine hoping to light the way in inter-pro semi-finals Women's Rugby

'We do need more than one AIL club in Munster': Considine hoping to light the way in inter-pro semi-finals

Sep 14th 2019, 1:10 AM 4,660 Views No Comments

The international fullback captains the southern province against Connacht in Templeville Road today.

# womens-rugby - Friday 13 September, 2019

From The42 Ulster unafraid ahead of daunting semi-final clash with Leinster Women's Inter-pros

Ulster unafraid ahead of daunting semi-final clash with Leinster

Sep 13th 2019, 3:21 PM 2,301 Views No Comments

‘There’s nothing they did that we couldn’t have a response to,’ says Beth Cregan after looking back on the loss to Leinster in the round robin stage.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 31 August, 2019

From The42 Megan Williams try helps Leinster maintain perfect inter-pro record with win away to Munster Women's Rugby

Megan Williams try helps Leinster maintain perfect inter-pro record with win away to Munster

Aug 31st 2019, 8:44 PM 5,203 Views No Comments

Connacht are next up for Munster after the western province forced a win in Ulster.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 24 August, 2019

From The42 Scorching Sheehan double gives Munster win in Connacht as Leinster see off Ulster Women's Inter-pros This post contains videos

Scorching Sheehan double gives Munster win in Connacht as Leinster see off Ulster

Aug 24th 2019, 9:40 PM 6,159 Views No Comments

Molly Scuffil McCabe set Leinster on course for a convincing win in Armagh.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 21 August, 2019

From The42 Women's Rugby World Cup set for gender-neutral rebrand New Era

Women's Rugby World Cup set for gender-neutral rebrand

Aug 21st 2019, 1:51 PM 7,409 Views 37 Comments

This change will be applied to their Sevens World Cup competitions as well.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 17 August, 2019

From The42 'It's gone from the drinking culture and we want to go to that elite level' Brains Trust

'It's gone from the drinking culture and we want to go to that elite level'

Aug 17th 2019, 7:15 AM 7,793 Views No Comments

Nora Stapleton, Maz Reilly, Ailis Egan and Cathy Murphy will coach the Dublin club this season.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 3 July, 2019

From The42 Senior-capped Beibhinn Parsons leads Ireland U18 7s at World Games Next Gen

Senior-capped Beibhinn Parsons leads Ireland U18 7s at World Games

Jul 3rd 2019, 3:34 PM 3,616 Views No Comments

This year marks the fifth edition of the multi-sport event in Paris.

# womens-rugby - Tuesday 2 July, 2019

From The42 Spence finds green pastures in coaching after sour end to international career Irish Rugby

Spence finds green pastures in coaching after sour end to international career

Jul 2nd 2019, 10:35 PM 11,151 Views 2 Comments

Having thrived in the engine room with Ireland, Spence is coaching with Penclawdd men’s team in Wales.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 29 May, 2019

From The42 Olympic qualification countdown continues with Ireland men and women's squads set for Paris 7s Tokyo Drift

Olympic qualification countdown continues with Ireland men and women's squads set for Paris 7s

May 29th 2019, 5:11 PM 6,055 Views 4 Comments

Anthony Eddy has fresh faces on board as his men embark on another testing tournament.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 20 April, 2019

From The42 Murphy Crowe hits form to help Ireland 7s battle into quarter-finals Big In Japan This post contains videos

Murphy Crowe hits form to help Ireland 7s battle into quarter-finals

Apr 20th 2019, 1:41 PM 8,586 Views 2 Comments

A big win over Fiji to start the day made all the difference as France await in the quarter-finals.

# womens-rugby - Monday 25 March, 2019

From The42 Briggs on target as Bohs lead the way into women's AIL semi-finals The Business End

Briggs on target as Bohs lead the way into women's AIL semi-finals

Mar 25th 2019, 9:22 AM 3,424 Views No Comments

The defending champs secured top spot again with a win over Galwegians, while Old Belvedere defeated Blackrock to seal home advantage in the knockout round.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 9 March, 2019

From The42 Ireland look to defence for next building block against France Women's Rugby

Ireland look to defence for next building block against France

Mar 9th 2019, 3:07 AM 2,996 Views No Comments

The attack functioned for Adam Grigg’s side in the loss to Italy, but against the formidable French Ireland will have to pick their battles.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 6 March, 2019

From The42 Globe-trotting Considine a rugby convert no more Transition Complete

Globe-trotting Considine a rugby convert no more

Mar 6th 2019, 6:35 AM 17,037 Views 1 Comment

The Clare woman first sampled 15-a-side international rugby in 2017 and went travelling after that year’s World Cup. She has returned all the better for the experience.

# womens-rugby - Tuesday 5 March, 2019

From The42 Ireland Women suffer double injury blow as they bid to bounce back after Italy defeat Back To Front

Ireland Women suffer double injury blow as they bid to bounce back after Italy defeat

Mar 5th 2019, 7:10 AM 4,013 Views No Comments

Centre Michelle Claffey required surgery on the ankle injury picked up in Italy, while Leah Lyons will be sidelined with a shoulder issue.

# womens-rugby - Monday 4 March, 2019

From The42 Australia women's captain Patu banned for biting arm of international team-mate Making A Mark This post contains videos

Australia women's captain Patu banned for biting arm of international team-mate

Mar 4th 2019, 2:18 PM 6,594 Views 1 Comment

Video footage was damning for Patu, though the minimum sentence for the offence was halved by the disciplinary committee.

# womens-rugby - Sunday 24 February, 2019

From The42 Six-try Railway halt Blackrock's winning run, Maz' attack earns bonus point for Belvo Women's Rugby

Six-try Railway halt Blackrock's winning run, Maz' attack earns bonus point for Belvo

Feb 24th 2019, 9:35 PM 6,179 Views No Comments

Here’s what you may have missed in the 12th round of women’s AIL fixtures this weekend.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 23 February, 2019

From The42 Italian Women produce brilliant attacking display to take first win over Ireland Forza Italia

Italian Women produce brilliant attacking display to take first win over Ireland

Feb 23rd 2019, 8:44 PM 10,424 Views 22 Comments

Adam Griggs’ side take two bonus points away from Parma, but will rue defensive errors which led to a thrilling Italy win.

# womens-rugby - Monday 11 February, 2019

From The42 In-form Niamh Briggs shines once again as UL Bohs beat Railway Union Class Act

In-form Niamh Briggs shines once again as UL Bohs beat Railway Union

Feb 11th 2019, 8:26 AM 6,020 Views 2 Comments

Meanwhile, there were wins for Cooke and Blackrock in the Women’s AIL.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 23 January, 2019

From The42 17-year-old Parsons set for 7s World Series debut as Ireland head for Sydney Women's Rugby

17-year-old Parsons set for 7s World Series debut as Ireland head for Sydney

Jan 23rd 2019, 4:10 PM 6,133 Views 1 Comment

The young flyer is one of three players travelling after being involved in Six Nations prep with the 15-a-side team.

# womens-rugby - Sunday 20 January, 2019

From The42 Ireland step up Six Nations preparations with five-try win over Wales Warm-up

Ireland step up Six Nations preparations with five-try win over Wales

Jan 20th 2019, 6:47 PM 5,390 Views No Comments

Adam Griggs’ side picked up a confidence-boosting result at Donnybrook this afternoon.

# womens-rugby - Thursday 3 January, 2019

From The42 RFU unveil 28 women given full-time professional contracts 15-a-side

RFU unveil 28 women given full-time professional contracts

Jan 3rd 2019, 8:09 PM 6,679 Views 3 Comments

Simon Middleton announced his 35-strong Six Nations squad today.

# womens-rugby - Sunday 9 December, 2018

From The42 Tight at the top! Old Belvedere complete back-to-back wins over AIL leaders Club Rugby

Tight at the top! Old Belvedere complete back-to-back wins over AIL leaders

Dec 9th 2018, 7:18 PM 4,085 Views No Comments

Blackrock also recorded a big win in the Women’s AIL this weekend.

# womens-rugby - Friday 30 November, 2018

From The42 Ireland edged by England in thriller on disappointing day in Dubai Ireland 7s

Ireland edged by England in thriller on disappointing day in Dubai

Nov 30th 2018, 11:41 AM 5,625 Views No Comments

Anthony Eddy’s side finished the women’s tournament in eighth place, but ran England and France close along the way.

# womens-rugby - Thursday 29 November, 2018

From The42 Ireland shaded by New Zealand, but progress to face Canada in quarter-final clash at Dubai 7s Survive And Advance

Ireland shaded by New Zealand, but progress to face Canada in quarter-final clash at Dubai 7s

Nov 29th 2018, 4:26 PM 5,869 Views 3 Comments

The Black Ferns were clinical, scoring two tries either side of half-time to swing the pool decider away from Ireland.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 24 November, 2018

From The42 Ireland face 'one of the biggest challenges in women's rugby' at Twickenham London Calling

Ireland face 'one of the biggest challenges in women's rugby' at Twickenham

Nov 24th 2018, 7:00 AM 7,941 Views 2 Comments

Adam Griggs’ side conclude their two-game November schedule against England this evening.

# womens-rugby - Tuesday 23 October, 2018

From The42 Irish rugby aims for 20% female representation with new 'Women in Rugby' plan Action Plan

Irish rugby aims for 20% female representation with new 'Women in Rugby' plan

Oct 23rd 2018, 6:30 AM 3,217 Views 3 Comments

The IRFU has released its action plan for the women’s game over the next five years.

# womens-rugby - Saturday 22 September, 2018

From The42 'We wanted to give these players a high-performance environment' Women's Rugby

'We wanted to give these players a high-performance environment'

Sep 22nd 2018, 9:30 AM 3,784 Views 1 Comment

Ireland Women head coach Adam Griggs is leading the ‘emerging talent day’ at Abbottstown.

# womens-rugby - Monday 17 September, 2018

From The42 Olympic pathway confirmed for Irish 7s rugby hopefuls 2020 Vision

Olympic pathway confirmed for Irish 7s rugby hopefuls

Sep 17th 2018, 2:18 PM 4,978 Views No Comments

A European tournament or World Rugby repechage will serve as Ireland’s best chance of qualifying for Tokyo 2020.

From The42 'A big step': England hand out 28 full-time contracts to women's squad Professional Era

'A big step': England hand out 28 full-time contracts to women's squad

Sep 17th 2018, 11:56 AM 3,096 Views 1 Comment

The RFU say they want to drive growth in the women’s game at every level.

# womens-rugby - Tuesday 11 September, 2018

From The42 Leinster hope to see women's inter-pros expanded from three rounds Grow The Game

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

Sep 11th 2018, 7:45 AM 2,594 Views 1 Comment

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

# womens-rugby - Thursday 30 August, 2018

From The42 'We had 1,050 girls playing rugby. It's been a big success' GiveItATry

'We had 1,050 girls playing rugby. It's been a big success'

Aug 30th 2018, 7:00 PM 4,852 Views 2 Comments

Nora Stapleton explains how the ‘Give It a Try’ campaign worked out over the summer.

# womens-rugby - Wednesday 1 August, 2018

From The42 'We're all equal... A female coach with a female team shows it's not all male-orientated' Clonettes

'We're all equal... A female coach with a female team shows it's not all male-orientated'

Aug 1st 2018, 8:30 PM 7,563 Views 5 Comments

Clondalkin RFC have ambitions to grow the female side of their club in the coming years.

# womens-rugby - Tuesday 31 July, 2018

From The42 AIL season takes shape as IRFU unveil men and women's fixture list Club Rugby

AIL season takes shape as IRFU unveil men and women's fixture list

Jul 31st 2018, 12:03 PM 4,557 Views No Comments

The new club season will get under way on 28 September with the men’s division 1 kicking off a week later.

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