Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead
Ireland boss Scott Bemand insisted his side’s strength in adversity will stand them in good stead for the rest of the World Cup after overcoming Japan 42-14.
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Edel McMahon returns to Ireland team for World Cup opener against Japan
Ireland will have co-captain Edel McMahon back in the side for their World Cup opener against Japan in Northampton on Sunday.
France hold off Ireland fightback to win Women’s Six Nations opener
France held off a second-half Ireland fightback to claim a 27-15 victory in the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Six Nations in Belfast.
Wolfhounds go top of Celtic Challenge with Clovers in close pursuit
Wolfhounds moved top of the Celtic Challenge league with a comprehensive 48-0 victory away to Brython Thunder in Llanelli on Saturday.
Wins for Wolfhounds and Clovers in Celtic Challenge
Ireland international Katie Corrigan scored a hat-trick of tries as the Wolfhounds got back to winning ways in the Celtic Challenge.
Wolfhounds and Clovers share Celtic Challenge wins
Ireland's internationals and hopefuls on the Clovers and Wolfhounds sides began their Celtic Challenge campaigns with a win apiece.
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.