Several Ireland paid a surprise visit to their local clubs over the weekend, dropping in to meet the minis and inlcusion teams before heading back to the Ireland camp in Maynooth yesterday.

Head coach Adam Griggs is looking forward to the opening game of the Women's Six Nations in Energia Park on Friday, February 1st.

We caught up with the Ireland scrumhalf at the Ireland training camp in Portugal yesterday as the squad continue their preparations for the opening game of the Guinness Six Nations against England.

Connacht's Tom Farrell says he is 'honoured' to be named in the Ireland squad and he's enjoying learning the ropes at the Ireland training camp in Portugal this week.

Irish Rugby TV caught up with Caolin Blade at the Ireland training camp in Portugal this week. The Connacht scrumhalf has been working hard to 'get up to speed' as he acclimatises to life in the Ireland squad.

We caught up with the Ireland captain during a busy media launch of the Guinness Six Nations. He spoke about the squad training camp in Portugal as they prepare for the opening game against England.

Ciara Griffin spoke to us about the launch of the Women's Six Nations and the build up to the first game against England in Energia Park.

We spoke to the Ireland head coach as he prepares for his final Six Nations campaign.

Niall Kenneally will captain the Ireland Club International squad for the 2019 series. The appointment was confirmed at the squad's penultimate training camp ahead of games against Scottish Clubs on Friday, February 1 and Friday, February 8.

Four entries have been submitted for the December Try of the Month award in the Women's All-Ireland League. The scorer of the #AILWomensTry of the Month receives a voucher for 250 euro.

Four divisions of the All-Ireland League are represented in the December shortlist for the #AILTry of the Month award.

Blackrock, UL Bohemian and Tullow moved into the last four of the Women's All-Ireland Cup on a thrilling day of quarter-final action. Tullow are the second team outside the All-Ireland League to qualify for the semi-finals after Suttonians received a walkover from St. Mary's earlier in the week.

Thomond RFC's Division 2C campaign is back on track thanks to a 22-17 win over Bruff at Liam Fitzgerald Park. It was a first AIL win in 16 weeks for the Limerick men and a maiden win under newly installed Head Coach Kevin O'Mahony.

The inaugural Spirit of Rugby conference took place in Aviva Stadium last Sunday with over 200 club members engaging with a panel of experts on the theme of 'Let Them Play' - focusing on ensuring a fun and safe environment as our young players take their first steps in the game.

Buccaneers head coach Peter O'Donnell told Irish Rugby TV that he is expecting a 'tough old game' against City of Armagh in Saturday's Bateman Cup semi-final at the Palace Grounds (kick-off 2.30pm).

October 27 this year was an important day in Irish Rugby history as Mixed Ability Rugby took a major step forward. Sunday's Well Rebels welcomed Bumble Bees Barbarians to Irish Independent Park in Cork.

Ashbourne head coach Scott Broughton says he is pleased with the 'controlled' performance that ensured his side will compete for a hat-trick of All-Ireland Junior Cup titles. They overcame the challenge of Clonmel, winning today's semi-final 25-5 at Milltown.

Seapoint RFC Head Coach Eric Miller says there's a positive mood in his squad heading into the final AIL fixture of 2018. They welcome fellow Dubliners Malahide to Kilbogget Park on Friday evening hoping to move closer to safety in Division 2C.

The Ireland Under-19s, sponsored by PwC, kicked off their international season with a clash with the touring Australia Schools & Under-18 team at Energia Park on Saturday. Check out the Irish Rugby TV highlights from the game.