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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ireland count cost of bruising experience as France lie in wait:

Ireland count cost of bruising experience as France lie in wait

Scott Bemand’s side struggled to live with New Zealand’s power and speed in Brighton.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton:

Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton

Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ellena Perry out for Ireland, so Niamh O'Dowd starts v New Zealand.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again:

Ireland need to make Brighton rock if they are to stun New Zealand again

Scott Bemand’s team are in action at 2.45pm at the Amex Stadium.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton:

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Kingfishr and Molly Malone's tee up Ireland's big weekend in Brighton

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan reflects on a special week ahead of tomorrow’s date with New Zealand.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand:

Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand

Scott Bemand needs big players to step up if his team are to topple the Black Ferns.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 5

Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again:

Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again

The two sides go head-to-head in Brighton on Sunday.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Sep 1

Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests:

Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests

Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Aug 31

7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals:

7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals

Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Aug 31

Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain:

Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain

Scott Bemand’s side are back in Franklin’s Gardens for their second World Cup pool game.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Aug 24

Higgins shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan:

Breen shines as Ireland launch World Cup campaign with 6-try defeat of Japan

Scott Bemand’s side started strong in Northampton to secure the bonus-point before half time.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Aug 24

And interview with Ireland hooker Neve Jones:

'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'

'I remember being in absolute awe, thinking this is what I want to do'

Ireland hooker Neve Jones reflects on her life in rugby ahead of her first World Cup.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Aug 24

In Northampton today for the start of Ireland's World Cup journey. Piece on the progress under Scott Bemand since 2023 here.

Two-year journey with Bemand leads Ireland back to World Cup stage

Scott Bemand’s side kick-off their pool campaign against Japan today.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 30

Ireland 'quite confident' Aoife Wafer will be fit for World Cup action:

Ireland 'quite confident' Aoife Wafer will be fit for World Cup action

The forward is recovering from a procedure on a knee injury.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 26

This is an outstanding piece of work from Declan Bogue.

An isolated, distinct land that carries the football tight to its heart: Failte go Tír Chonaill

An isolated, distinct land that carries the football tight to its heart: Failte go Tír Chonaill

A people, a place, a culture, a way of life . . . Why Donegal can be hard to stop when they unite and focus.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 26

COMMENT: Schmidt's Wallabies were transformed, but so was the Lions bench

Schmidt's Wallabies were transformed, but so was the Lions bench

Andy Farrell’s substitutes helped shift the momentum in Melbourne.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 25

Piece with Ireland head Scott Bemand ahead of the Women's RWC, on his days playing with Leicester and tapping into his squad's multi-sport background:

'A green shirt should be hard to get into. It shouldn’t be, ‘oops, I find myself as an Ireland player.'

How days as a Leicester Tiger helped shape Ireland coach Scott Bemand

The former scrum-half has leaned on his own playing experiences in changing how his Ireland squad train.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 22

COMMENT: Farrell stakes Test claim as spirited FNP put Lions to the collar:

Farrell stakes Test claim as spirited FNP put Lions to the collar

The Saracens player had a number of quality moments.

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Ciarán Kennedy @ciarankennedy.bsky.social · Jul 20

Enjoyed this chat with Beibhinn Parsons. Covered her two leg breaks last year, memories of coming into the Ireland squad as a 16-year-old and her ambitions for the upcoming World Cup.