“Oh God! Stop the show, I’m outta here!” Cliodhna Moloney was prepared for just about any question the House of Rugby hosts, or listeners, could throw her way. In the end, it was her own partner that stitched her up. The Wasps and Ireland star is enjoying another decent season in the Premier 15s and […]

4 years ago

“The same stuff that’s in the media is what I know.” On Saturday afternoon, Cliodhna Moloney had another fine game for Wasps as they defeated reigning champions Harlequins for the first time in Premier 15s history. Wasps did it in bonus point style, too. On Sunday morning, Moloney hopped on a plane back to Ireland. […]

4 years ago

The vow was made by the Irish Rugby Football Union, late last year, but the full report will not be published. Following the failure of Ireland Women to reach the World Cup, an independent report was commissioned to look into the reasons why, and other improvements that could be made in and around the national […]

4 years ago

“It’s been heartbreaking, not being able to qualify.” Amee Leigh Murphy-Crowe would have been aware that questions would be coming on the IRFU women’s rugby director Anthony Eddy, and how the likes of Cliodhna Moloney, Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy responded to them. The Munster and Ireland winger was up for a press briefing, this […]

4 years ago

“Oh, it’d be amazing. I’d absolutely love it.” We were nearing the end of a 45-minute chat with Sam Warburton, earlier this year, when the prospect of a women’s Lions team was raised. The former Wales and Lions captain’s eyes lit up. “Obviously, right now, it would be dominated by England players,” he says, “but […]

5 years ago

“What should we do with the club structure? What should we do with everything, really?” In terms of timing, Cliodhna Moloney was probably wishing she had been selected to go first, or even last. As it was, she was at home on a Tuesday, helping to promote the Guinness campaign to raise awareness of women’s […]

5 years ago