27 Nov, 12:22
In a week when two Ireland Women's Sevens teams are in Dubai, we take a look at the IRFU X7s which is proving to be a gateway into the sport for girls who want to try rugby, and also a pathway to success for those who aspire to wear the green jersey.
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14 Nov, 18:30
A #GiveItATry Festival for Freshers squads gave six third level institutions the chance to play rugby and compete against each other at UCD this afternoon. Dublin University, Queen's University Belfast, Sligo IT, Ulster University, UCD and Waterford IT took part in the X7s tournament.
Editor
29 Jun, 08:54
The IRFU Sevens Programme is already producing very positive results. The Rugby World Cup Sevens and the future prospect of the Olympics is a real opportunity for the game and players to develop. We spoke to IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora about how the programme is shaping up.
Editor
1 Jun, 09:00
The Ireland Women's Sevens, were in Langford, on Vancouver Island at the beginning of May to compete at the Canada 7s and we were with them as they managed the aspects of travel, enjoyed the town of Victoria, fuelled up for two big days of Sevens rugby and competing against of Spain, Australia, Canada, Fiji and France.
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23 Jun, 10:49
Tournament Director Garrett Tubridy sets the scene for an exciting weekend of rugby at UCD where 16 Women's Sevens teams will battle it out at for one qualifying spot for the Rio Olympics. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie/sevens.
23 Jun, 10:35
Kim Flood is looking forward to playing for Ireland in this weekend's World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage tournament at UCD. Tickets are available from www.ticketmaster.ie/sevens.
7 Jun, 15:52
Nicole Cronin, the inaugural Irish Women's Sevens Player of the Year in 2014, is looking to make an impact on her return to the green jersey at this weekend's Rugby Europe Women's Sevens Grand Prix Series in Kazan, Russia.
7 Jun, 15:41
The Ireland Women's 15-a-side captain Niamh Briggs was part of the Irish Development team that won the Amsterdam 7s title recently. Next up is the Rugby Europe Grand Prix Series in Kazan, Russia this weekend and then a shot at Olympic Sevens qualification at UCD on June 25-26.
29 Apr, 13:06
On a day that saw all four seasons in one, the girls from Sacred Heart in Tullamore made history by winning the first ever All-Ireland GX7s tournament at the Aviva Stadium. Check out some of the action from the day as 16 teams got their first taste of playing at the home of Irish Rugby.
15 Apr, 14:40
Ireland Women's Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall is in Langford this week for the Canada leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series. Following Ireland's Bowl win in Atlanta, Lucy previews our prospects this weekend.
8 Apr, 08:41
Ireland Women's Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall speaks about the build-up to the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. The girls in green begin the pool stages against France at 12.52pm local time/5.52pm Irish time today.
10 Dec, 11:03
Ireland Women's Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall, IRFU Director of Women's Rugby and Sevens, Anthony Eddy, and IRFU Performance Director David Nucifora speak about the World Rugby Women's Sevens Olympic Repechage tournament which will be hosted at the UCD Bowl next June.
7 Dec, 11:19
Anthony Eddy, the IRFU's Director of Women's Rugby and Sevens, reflects on the opening leg of the HSBC World Rugby Women's Sevens Series in Dubai where Ireland finished 12th overall.
3 Dec, 09:45
The Ireland Men's and Women's Sevens teams are in action in Dubai this weekend. We spoke to coaches Anthony Eddy and Stan McDowell and team captains Lucy Mulhall and Tom Daly about expectations in camp and their preparations.
1 Sep, 07:06
Watch some of the best tries from the unforgettable Women's Sevens Dublin weekend which saw 12 teams compete for World Series qualification at the UCD Bowl.
20 Aug, 13:56
12 countries, 2 days, 7s heaven. The team captains were at the iconic Ha'penny Bridge in Dublin today to promote the Women's Sevens Dublin tournament in UCD this weekend. Check out www.irishrugby.ie/womens7sdublin for full details.
29 Jul, 11:52
The countdown is on to the Women's Sevens Dublin tournament in UCD on August 22-23. Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Rugby Sevens & Women's Rugby, previews what promises to be an exciting couple of days.
Tickets for the tournament start at 5 euro, with children free, and are available to buy here - http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Womens-Sevens-Series-tickets/artist/2134381?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.
29 Jul, 11:40
Jenny Murphy talks about the progress made by the Ireland Women's Sevens team and their pool draw for the upcoming Women's Sevens Dublin tournament in UCD on August 22-23.
Tickets for the tournament start at 5 euro, with children free, and are available to buy here - http://www.ticketmaster.ie/Womens-Sevens-Series-tickets/artist/2134381?tm_link=artist_artistvenue_module.
14 Jul, 08:19
Anthony Eddy, IRFU Director of Rugby Sevens, talks about the target of a top three finish for both the Ireland Men and Women in Lisbon this weekend, as they continue on their quests for Olympic qualification.
13 Jul, 16:35
Ireland Women's Sevens captain Lucy Mulhall talks about the development of the team and their build-up to this weekend's crucial Rugby Europe Olympic Repechage tournament in Lisbon, Portugal.
