Donegal pair help Ireland’s women’s team to opening win
Two Donegal women helped inspire Ireland to a 19-17 win over Australia in their opening game at the Women’s World Cup last night. Larissa Muldoon scored a first-half try, while fellow Donegal native Nora Stapleton landed two conversions. Ireland’s next opponents, Japan, suffered a 72-14 loss to France in the…
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley in Irish training squad for World Cup
Sligo’s Nicole Fowley has been named in the Irish training panel for the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Ireland this August. The Drumcliffe native, who plays with Galwegians, is part of the 48-strong squad having made her senior international debut last year. Three Donegal natives are also in the squad,…