Parsons back as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Beibhinn Parsons is back in the Ireland team as one of six changes for their TikTok Women's Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday at Musgrave Park (5pm).
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Ireland flanker O'Brien to retire at end of season
Ireland flanker Sean O'Brien on Friday revealed he will retire at the end of the season.
Eve Higgins: We'll do what's best for 'programmes'
Eve Higgins says decisions around whether or not Sunday's game against Italy will be the last TikTok Six Nations match for her and her sevens colleagues is above her pay grade.
Haney ready to make mark after rugby trial by fire
From softball in America to hard knocks in the south of France, it's been quite a journey for Christy Haney.
Moloney Ireland recall not on cards at the moment
Cliodhna Moloney is not in line for an immediate recall to the Ireland squad but the door is not shut on the Wasps hooker, according to scrum coach Rob Sweeney.
Eddie Jones resumes contentious secondary role in Japan
Eddie Jones has resumed his controversial role with Japanese club Suntory Sungoliath just over two weeks after England collapsed to another disappointing Six Nations. The Rugby Football Union has stated that it is comfortable with the work he does with Suntory, even though it means its head coach is working with top players from rival countries. Last year Jones gave advice to New Zealand fly-half Beauden Barrett and on this occasion he is coaching players including All Blacks star Damian McKenzie and Australia centre Samu Kerevi.
Nichola Fryday: Harsh words will be spoken where needed
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday admits that some harsh words will have to be spoken in the aftermath of their six-try loss to France in yesterday's TikTok Six Nations match.
McWilliams left to rue self-inflicted wounds as Ireland crash to heavy loss
Greg McWilliams admitted that Ireland's error count was a major factor as his side fell to a 40-5 loss against France in the TikTok Women's Six Nations.