Hugh Hogan: WXV squad places up for grabs v Australia
Ireland assistant Hugh Hogan has called on his side to take their opportunity to impress in this Saturday's Test against Australia in Belfast.
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'I'd like to eventually have a good day in green' - Deirbhile Nic a Bháird relishing return
When Irish women's rugby finally had its day in the sun back in April, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird admits to feeling a tinge of disappointment.
Eimear Considine set for Ireland return after Méabh Deely injury
Munster full-back Eimear Considine has been called up to the Ireland squad ahead of next week's Test with Australia in Belfast.
Cliodhna Moloney: Ireland set-up now 'worlds apart' from old days
Cliodhna Moloney says she is confident that the IRFU has put the right structures in place for women's rugby to have a bright future in Ireland.
Sam Monaghan ruled out of WXV but Sevens stars return
Sam Monaghan has been ruled out of Ireland's WXV campaign next month due to injury, with head coach Scott Bemand naming a 35-player squad for the tournament in Canada, as well as the warm-up Test with Australia in Belfast.
Former IRFU director Nucifora joins Scotland set-up
Scottish rugby will be hoping that performance guru David Nucifora can do for them what he did for Ireland after he agreed a part-time role with the country's union to oversee their player development programme.
Schmidt needs time to deliver Wallabies progress, says assistant Fisher
Australia assistant coach Laurie Fisher has called for patience ahead of the Wallabies' back-to-back Rugby Championship clashes with Argentina after opening their campaign with consecutive losses against world champions South Africa.
Ireland star Aoife Wafer staying put but reveals English interest
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer has revealed that she turned down offers from English clubs in order to stay with Leinster.