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Review of Wales defeat was 'pretty blunt' - John McKee

Senior coach John McKee says he's expecting a much improved performance from Ireland this Saturday, when they resume their TikTok Women's Six Nations against France at Musgrave Park.

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IRFU missing a trick as women's team lose ground

Ireland were disappointingly blown away by Wales last weekend in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations.

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Johnny Sexton 'likely' to miss rest of Leinster's season

Leinster have confirmed that Johnny Sexton is "likely" to miss the remainder of the province's season due to a groin injury.

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Preview: Fast Irish start vital for top half chances

Amid the buzz of a new campaign with new caps and new contracts came a reminder from Greg McWilliams.

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Six Nations - Wales v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland travel to the Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday looking to atone for last year's defeat to Wales in their Women’s Six Nations opener.

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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Women's Six Nations preview with Fiona Coghlan

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan to look ahead to the upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations.

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Greg McWilliams praises Andy Farrell's open-door policy

Ireland women's coach Greg McWilliams says he hopes his team can feed off the example of the men's and U20 Grand Slam Winners, when they get their TikTok Six Nations campaign under way against Wales this Saturday (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).

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Hugo Keenan backs decision to rescind Steward red card

Hugo Keenan says he supports the decision to overturn Freddie Steward's red card from Saturday's Six Nations finale against England.

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'Sos beag' helped Nic a Bháird recover love for rugby

Four years on from her last Irish cap, Deirbhile Nic A Bháird says she's found her love of rugby again, after taking a 'sos beag' from the game last year.

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Easterby merits credit for mean Irish defence - Bernard Jackman

Bernard Jackman believes Simon Easterby deserves plenty of plaudits for the role he's played in shaping Ireland's defence on the road to the Grand Slam.

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RTÉ Rugby podcast: Grand Slam reaction, and Steward red card rescinded

Bernard Jackman and Ian Keatley join Neil Treacy to look back on how Ireland sealed the Six Nations Grand Slam, with a 29-16 win against England at the Aviva Stadium.

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'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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Briggs: Sevens stars won't come in during Six Nations

Ireland backs coach Niamh Briggs say there are no plans to bring their Sevens contingent back into the squad in the second half of the TikTok Women's Six Nations.

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Hansen says favourites Ireland must avoid being World Cup 'chokers'

Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen has warned Ireland they must cope with the pressure of being favourites at the Rugby World Cup to avoid being "chokers" when the tournament kicks off this September.