Over a century of points for leaders Railway Union and impressive displays from Old Belvedere, reigning champions UL Bohemians and Cooke marked the second weekend of the Women's All-Ireland League, writes Michael Gallagher.

The second annual 15-a-side series of IRFU Under-18 Girls Interprovincial rugby takes place over the next three weeks, with Ulster aiming to defend the title they won in impressive fashion last year.

There are two Women's All-Ireland League clashes in Dublin on Saturday, and two more in Belfast and Limerick on Sunday. Railway Union are the early leaders after their stunning 76-5 demolition of Galwegians out west.

The Women's Rugby World Cup has seen a surge of interest in Women's rugby this year and the IRFU are planning a series of 'Give It A Try' roadshows in universities and colleges over the next month.

Two last-minute tries prevented Ireland from challenging for top honours at the Rugby Europe Under-18 Women's Sevens Championship In Vichy yesterday, but coach Lucy Mulhall predicts a bright future ahead for her young and talented squad.

There were big wins for Cooke, Raliway Union, Blackrock and defending Champions UL Bohemians in the first round of matches in the Women's All-Ireland League at the weekend.

Tullamore will start their Division 1 campaign with the daunting prospect of hosting the reigning champions and perennial powerhouse of Women's rugby - UL Bohs - on Sunday afternoon.

The Ireland squad for the Rugby Europe Under-18 Women's Sevens Championship in Vichy, France has been announced. The tournament takes place on Saturday and Sunday.

Relive the Ireland U-18 Girls' eight-match run which saw them crowned UK School Games Rugby 7s champions at Loughborough University last weekend. Check out full game replays and a tournament photo gallery below.

Ulster Rugby are inviting young girls to 'Give It A Try' as Kingspan Stadium hosts a five-week introductory rugby programme for girls aged 10 to 17 (P7-Year 13), who want the opportunity to play rugby off the back of the hugely successful Women's Rugby World Cup in Belfast.

Joy Neville will make her GUINNESS PRO14 debut as an assistant referee on Saturday night as Connacht take on South African franchise, the Southern Kings, at the Sportsground (kick-off 7.35pm).

The Ireland Under-18 Girls Sevens squad broke new ground by reaching their first ever final and winning it as they were deservedly crowned UK School Games Rugby 7s champions at Loughborough University on Saturday night.

The Ireland Girls Sevens squad has been finalised for the UK School Games, which take place in Loughborough University this weekend.

World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont has hailed Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 as a 'special and ground-breaking' event as New Zealand lifted the coveted trophy after a pulsating final, bringing down the curtain on a tournament that broke records on and off the field.

The biggest fallers in the World Rugby Women's Rankings over the last seven days are WRWC 2017 hosts Ireland after two defeats to lower-ranked teams in Australia and Wales.

Ireland's WRWC 2017 campaign ended with a third straight defeat as Wales got the better of the girls in green at Kingspan Stadium this afternoon. Check out the highlights from the 7th-8th place play-off.

Ireland Women's head coach Tom Tierney spoke to Irish Rugby TV about their disappointing World Cup campaign and his hopes for the future of the squad as he steps down from his role.

The Ireland Women suffered their first competitive defeat to Wales since 2011 as a late surge was not enough to turn today's 7th-8th place play-off in their favour. Tom Tierney's side ended the home World Cup campaign in eighth place and without automatic qualification for WRWC 2021.

The last direct qualification place for Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 awaits the winners of today's 7th-8th place play-off between tournament hosts Ireland and Wales at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 2pm).

Leaders from the rugby, sport and business communities have gathered in Belfast for the World Rugby Women's Leadership Forum as a very special and record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 approaches a thrilling conclusion,