'There is something really special brewing' - O'Leary loving life in the pro game
It's still very early days in Irish women's XV professional programme, but this weekend we'll get the first real glimpse of how the pieces are fitting together.
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Ireland trio start for Combined Provinces XV against Thistles
Ireland internationals Leah Tarpey, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Linda Djougang will start for the Combined Provinces XV against Scotland's Thistles at Kingspan Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 4.30pm).
Briggs encouraged by early signs of professionalism
Munster and Ireland coach Niamh Briggs says there are already noticeable improvements in the players who have taken up professional contracts with the IRFU.
Ireland captain Fryday not among first 29 female full-time professionals
The IRFU has released the names of the 29 players who have taken up the first women's professional rugby full-time contracts on offer in this country, with Ireland XVs captain Nichola Fryday among the notable absentees.
England prove too strong for depleted Ireland
Ireland were overwhelmed by a professional England outfit who remain on target for a TikTok Women's Six Nations Grand Slam.
Naoupu and Considine recalled, Scuffil-McCabe to make Ireland debut against England
Molly Scuffil-McCabe will make her Ireland debut on Sunday against England, while Niamh Byrne is set to earn her first cap off the bench.
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