); We achieved two wins from three which was our target. We know where we need to be better
Ireland will now prepare for their World Cup qualifiers after finishing third in the Six Nations. By Sinead Farrell Sunday 25 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM 5 hours ago 3,430 Views 0 Comments
IRELAND’S SENE NAOUPU reflects on her side’s Six Nations campaign as one where they be content with winning two out of their three fixtures after a six-month layoff. Ireland celebrate after an Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe try against Italy. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Adam Griggs’ side was forced to endure different setbacks and delays in 2021 before finally returning to competitive rugby in recent weeks. A defeat to France coupled with victories over Wales and Italy leaves Ireland in third place at the end of a reformatted Six Nations in 2021.
Unwanted spotlight on women s rugby during window of opportunity for Ireland
Energia Park will host Ireland’s final game of the Six Nations. By Sinead Farrell Saturday 24 Apr 2021, 10:05 AM 5 hours ago 1,866 Views 0 Comments
IRELAND TARGETING A third-place finish in this year’s revamped Six Nations should be the main area of focus heading into this weekend. The Ireland team after their clash with France. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
The best of the chasing pack behind defending Grand Slam champions England, and fellow tournament favourites, France, would be satisfying end to Ireland’s campaign. A win over Italy at Donnybrook today [kick-off, 12pm RTÉ 2] would also put Adam Griggs’ side in the ascendancy ahead of their meeting in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland defeated Italy this afternoon to secure 3rd place in this year’s Women’s Six Nations. Tipperary’s Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe enjoyed an impressive first start, scoring two tries for Adam Griggs’ side. Using her experience from seven’s rugby, the former Clanwilliam player slalomed through the Italian defence for her first try before scoring her second try […]
Ireland chomping at the bit to finish on a high after France disappointment
Adam Griggs’ side will face Italy in a third/fourth place playoff on Saturday afternoon. By Sinead Farrell Friday 23 Apr 2021, 12:24 PM 4 hours ago 846 Views 0 Comments
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin in action against France.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
IRELAND CAPTAIN CIARA Griffin says her side is “chomping at the bit” ahead of their Six Nations third/fourth-place playoff at Donnybrook tomorrow, as they look to recover from the hurt of their 41-point defeat to France.
The hosts will take on Italy in what will also be a dress rehearsal for their meeting in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
); We re in 2021 and it s not clear to me as a rugby person who s going to drive Irish women s rugby
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella gave their thoughts during a difficult week, and after a stop-start few years, for Irish women’s rugby. By The42 Team Thursday 22 Apr 2021, 9:47 PM 10 hours ago 8,983 Views 2 Comments
Emilie Boulard of France celebrates a try against Ireland.
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Image: Bryan Keane/INPHO
THURSDAY BROUGHT ANOTHER stacked episode of
The42 Rugby Weekly, wherein Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and host Gavan Casey followed up last week’s acclaimed special on recruitment in professional rugby with a deep-dive into the sport’s structures in Ireland, and where the professional sport is either failing or causing disenfranchisement among ‘the silent majority’ working at grassr