Ireland to face New Zealand in WXV opener Ireland will face world champions New Zealand in their first game of the WXV competition in Vancouver this September, with Scott Bemand's side also taking … Rugby • 16 Jul
Ireland 'belief' key to WXV3 victory, says Monaghan Ten points down with just 20 minutes to play, Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team never lost belief that they could get the job … Rugby • 30 Oct 23
Ireland strike late to claim WXV3 title Ireland scored two late tries to beat Spain and secure the inaugural WXV3 title in Dubai. Rugby • 28 Oct 23
WXV3 title a motivator for Ireland - McMahon Edel McMahon has seen the worst of times with Ireland but is hoping that a WXV title marks the start of better things to come. Rugby • 28 Oct 23
Bemand relishing step up in class for Ireland Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has welcomed the step up in class his side will face against Spain in the final of the WXV3. Rugby • 26 Oct 23
Bemand hails Ireland 'machines' after WXV victory Scott Bemand compared his Ireland side to "machines" as they made it two from two at the WXV3 with a comprehensive victory over Colombia. Rugby • 22 Oct 23
Monaghan wants Ireland to build on WXV win Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says the team aim to build on last weekend's big win over Kazakhstan as they prepare to take on Colombia in … Rugby • 21 Oct 23
Out-half competition vital for Ireland development Scott Bemand believes creating competition within the Ireland squad is crucial to the team's development. Rugby • 19 Oct 23
Ireland run riot to get new era off to flying start Ireland began life under Scott Bemand with a record 109-0 win over Kazakhstan in Dubai in the WXV3 series. Rugby • 13 Oct 23
Bemand: WXV3 a chance to 'get the plane off the runway' Ireland women's coach Scott Bemand says the upcoming WXV3 campaign will be an opportunity to "get the plane off the runway" as they go in … Rugby • 11 Oct 23
Bemand: 'Clarity and purpose' key in new Ireland set-up New head coach Scott Bemand outlines his plans to get Ireland back to the top table of international rugby. Rugby • 29 Sep 23
Wall aiming to realise Olympic dream with Ireland 7s Former Meath footballer Vikki Wall has signed a contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union and is being integrated into their Sevens programme with the … Rugby • 28 Sep 23
Bemand names returning Parsons & Higgins in first squad New Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand has included Beibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins in his first squad ahead of the inaugural WXV3 competition in … Rugby • 30 Aug 23
Munster-Leinster 'tension building', says O'Leary While her Munster team are safely through to the final, Maeve Óg O'Leary knows that Leinster are in the last-chance saloon in the final round … Rugby • 24 Aug 23
Ireland's WXV3 fixtures confirmed Ireland Women will begin a new era under head coach Scott Bemand against Kazakhstan on 13 October in the first of their WXV3 fixtures in … Rugby • 14 Aug 23
Dubai to host Ireland's WXV games Ireland's games in the inaugural WXV competition later this year will be played in Dubai. It's been confirmed by World Rugby that The Sevens Stadium … Rugby • 23 Jun 23
Ireland confirmed for third tier of inaugural WXV Ireland's participation in the third tier of World Rugby's inaugural WXV tournament has been confirmed, with fixtures set for October. Rugby • 05 May 23
World Rugby targets boost in female participation World Rugby has set a target of having 25% per cent of all coaching and performance roles with the 16 teams at the 2025 World … Rugby • 04 May 23
World Rugby unveils 'landmark' new women's tournament World Rugby has announced a new "landmark" global women's tournament designed to accelerate the growth of the game. Rugby • 18 Mar 21