Scott Bemand challenging his Ireland team to back up Japan win
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Scott Bemand hails Ireland’s debutants after big win over Japan in Cork
Scott Bemand hailed Ireland’s debutants after Alana McInerney and Sophie Barrett scored the insurance tries in a 43-19 victory over Japan in Cork.
Ireland demand more rounded performance for second Test against Japan
Ireland will demand a more rounded performance as they bid for back-to-back victories over Japan in Saturday’s international at Virgin Media Park.
Jemima Adams Verling is high on life after breaking into Irish team
High on life is how Jemima Adams Verling puts it, and no wonder. Hers has been quite the journey, from not really having an interest in sport as a kid to taking up rugby after moving from primary to secondary school in Coláiste Mhuire Ballygar about eight years ago.
Scott Bemand delighted as Ireland put US lessons to good use in Japan win
Ireland boss Scott Bemand was relieved his side righted the wrongs of their previous defeat by problem-solving their way to a 31-24 Women’s WXV Global Series victory over Japan at Dexcom Stadium on Sunday.
Ireland determined to build on positives against Japan
Every day’s a school day. Life. Rugby. Victories. Defeats. Not learning means not growing. They’re familiar refrains. Ireland’s post-match review in the wake of their 40-36 defeat to the USA in Tallaght was as painful, initially, as you’d suspect for a team that led 31-12, only to concede 28 points in jig time.
Nose break an added slap in the face for Ireland debutant Adams Verling
The USA's Tallaght Stadium victory didn't just land a slap in the face to Scott Bemand's Ireland.
Scott Bemand: ‘We’ve got to become reasonably un-Irish’
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his team are going to have to become “reasonably un-Irish” if they are to capitalise on their position as favourites in the WXV Global Series.