Heroic Irish first-half only delays English onslaught

Ireland put it up to England before champions flex their muscle with second-half blitz in Cork

The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title.

England given fright by Ireland but continue Women’s Six Nations grand slam charge

Ireland 5-49 England: The hosts produced a fine first-half performance but could not stay with the Red Roses in Cork

Heroic Irish first-half only delays English onslaught

Ireland were beaten 49-5 by England in Virgin Media Park but, after a heroic first half from the hosts, we dared to hope the Red Rose might be denied another Six Nations tryfest.

England 49 Ireland 5: Red Roses overpower hosts to keep win streak alive

England kept their Grand Slam hopes on track with a 49-5 win in Cork on Sunday, but they were made to work hard by a combative Ireland team.

Spirited Ireland have fleeting lead vs England before 6 Nations champs pull away

AMEE-LEIGH COSTIGAN had Ireland dreaming of an upset for the ages against the six-in-a-row Six Nations winners. But a second-half blood bath from the Red Rose saw them cruise home in Cork. Scott Bemand’s side were delirious after 30 minutes when, taking advantage of a Dannah O’Brien chip, stand-in skipper Costigan sprinted in to touch down. But the English recovered and Sarah Bern scored two tries to help the visitors to three victories from thr…

Irish rugby players praise their 'loudest supporter' mums

The Ireland Women's Rugby team is gearing up for their next Six Nations game and one thing is for sure, their mams will be cheering the loudest once the team takes to the pitch! There’s nobody quite like your mam and the players know they can always count on their mums to support them, with many saying they wouldn’t be where they are today without their backing. Today's top videos Mother’s Day might have been in March, but we say every day shou…