Weekend Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPierre Spies announces his retirement Former Springbok and Bulls loose forward Pierre Spies has announced his retirement from all from all forms of rugby following a career that last 13 years....
Ireland Squad Announced for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017
7 years ago by Irish RugbyThe Ireland Women's squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017, has been confirmed by the Ireland Women's Management team. Head Coach Tom Tierney has named a 28 Woman squad that will be captained by UL...
Ireland Women's team to face England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHead Coach Tom Tierney has confirmed the Ireland Women's side to take on England in Donnybrook this Friday night. The side for the Championship decider shows one change to the team that defeated Wales...
Ireland Women's side to face France this Sunday
7 years ago by Irish RugbyIreland Women's Head Coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland Women's side to take on the France in their first home game of the Women's 6 Nations in Donnybrook Stadium on Sunday. Sophie Spence moves...
Thursday Afternoon Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyShane Williams returns to Ospreys Ospreys legend, Shane Williams, has linked up with the region once again, almost four years after his final appearance in the famous shirt, accepting an ambassadors...
Ireland Women's Squad announced for 2017 Women's Six Nations
7 years ago by Irish RugbyHead Coach Tom Tierney has named the Ireland Women's squad for the Women's Six Nations Championship 2017. The side includes five uncapped players – up front props Ilse Van Staden (Cooke...
Naoupu leads Irish charge as Connacht quartet shine
8 years ago by Irish IndependentThe Connacht trio of Sene Naoupu, Mairead Coyne and Ruth O'Reilly were all part of the Irish Women's XV which took on Wales last weekend, while Galwegian Mary Healy also came off the bench to help Ireland...
Ireland Women's side named for first Six Nations game
8 years ago by Ireland RugbyThe team, announced by Head Coach Tom Tierney, features three uncapped players. Winger Elise O'Byrne-White (Old Belvedere / Leinster) and hooker Zoe Grattage (Tralee / Munster) will win their first...
Irish Rugby TV: Women's Interpros - Leinster & Connacht Preview
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsThe eagerly-awaited 2015/16 IRFU Women's Interprovincial Championship begins this weekend. Newly-appointed Leinster captain Ailis Egan and her Connacht counterpart Ruth O'Reilly spoke to Irish Rugby TV...
Irish win Women's Six Nations title
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsIreland crushed Scotland by 70 points to emulate the men's team and secure the Women's Six Nations title on points difference from France. Needing to win by at least 27 points, the Irish were...