Nominees confirmed for Rugby Writers Ireland awards
A five-player shortlist has been confirmed for both the men's and women's XVs player of the year, ahead of this month's Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland awards.
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Canada watching out for Ireland's 'young talented back row'
Captain Tyson Beukeboom says Canada are wary of a "young talented back row" on the Ireland team as the sides prepared to meet in their second WXV1 clash.
Breen to lead Ireland for first time against Canada
Ireland coach Scott Bemand has named his team to take on Canada at Langley Events Centre on Saturday (11.45pm Irish time).
Stacey Flood and Fiona Tuite start for Ireland against Black Ferns
Ireland Women have made two changes to their starting team to take on world champions New Zealand in their WXV1 clash on Monday morning (kick-off 3am Irish time).
Scott Bemand names Ireland squad for WXV1 tournament
Head coach Scott Bemand has named a 30-player squad for Ireland's WXV1 campaign in Vancouver.
Vicky Elmes Kinlan and Ruth Campbell set for Ireland debuts against Australia
Ireland have named four uncapped players in their squad to take on Australia in Belfast on Saturday (2.30pm).
Back-row competition driving Edel McMahon on
As an illustration of how competitive training has been ahead of this Saturday's Test with Australia, Edel McMahon points up at her right eye.
