The Irish Rugby Football Union’s (IRFU) recent emphasis on developing women’s rugby in Ireland has revitalized the national team. Following consecutive Six Nations wooden spoons in 2022 and 2023, head coach Scott Bemand’s revamped squad achieved World Cup qualification by finishing third in the 2024 championship.
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Head of strategy Lynne Cantwell says World Cup ‘massive’ to maximise potential growth of women’s game
By LEN Editor
Head of Women’s Strategy for Irish Rugby Lynne Cantwell. Picture: Ben Brady/Inpho
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