Ireland women's national under-21 rugby union team
| Union | Irish Rugby Football Union |
|---|---|
| Ground | Various |
| Coach | Niamh Briggs |
The Ireland women's national under-21 rugby union team represents Ireland in women's age-grade international rugby union at under-21 level. The team is governed by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). From 2026, the team competes in the Six Nations Women's U21 Series, having previously competed as an under-20 side in the Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series. The team is coached by former Ireland international Niamh Briggs.[1]
Results
Results summary
The following table shows Ireland's U20 and U21 record against each opponent.
Correct as of 17 July 2025
| Opponent | First game | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England U20/21 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| France U20/21 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Italy U20/21 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Scotland U20/21 | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.67% |
| Wales U20/21 | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100% |
Overall record
Correct as of 17 July 2025
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 37.5% |
Match list
The following is a list of Ireland women's national under-21 rugby union team matches. The team was formally known as known as the Ireland women's national under-20 rugby union team.
| Won | Lost | Draw |
Competitive matches
| Date | Opponent | PF | PA | Venue | Competition | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 July 2024 | England U20 | 10 | 33 | Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi | 2024 Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series | [2][3][4] |
| 9 July 2024 | Italy U20 | 17 | 24 | |||
| 14 July 2024 | Scotland U20 | 37 | 7 | Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi | 2024 Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series | [2][4] |
| 5 July 2025 | Wales U20 | 27 | 19 | Centre for Sporting Excellence | 2025 Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series | [2][5][6] |
| 11 July 2025 | France U20 | 12 | 41 | Centre for Sporting Excellence | 2025 Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series | [2][6] |
| 17 July 2025 | Scotland U20 | 62 | 7 | Centre for Sporting Excellence | 2025 Six Nations Women's U20 Summer Series | [2][6] |
| 18 April 2026 | Italy U21 | The Sportsground | 2026 Six Nations Women's U21 Series | [7] | ||
| 2 May 2026 | England U21 | Butts Park Arena | ||||
| 2 May 2026 | Wales U21 | Centre for Sporting Excellence |
Friendly / one-off matches
| Date | Opponent | PF | PA | Venue | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2023 | Italy U20 | 14 | 17 | Stadio Tommaso Fattori | [2][8] |
| Scotland U20 | 12 | 21 |
References
- ^ "Ireland Women's U20 Side Named To Face Scotland". Irish Rugby. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ a b c d e f "Ireland Women U20 Match Archive". Rugby Archive. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Women's U20 Six Nations Summer Series (2024)". Rugby Archive. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ a b "U6N20 Women's Series - 2024". Six Nations Rugby. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Women's U20 Six Nations Summer Series (2025)". Rugby Archive. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "U6N20 Women's Series - 2025". Six Nations Rugby. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Big year for women's rugby to include new U21 competition". Six Nations Rugby. 22 January 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Women's Minor Tests & Friendly Matches (2023)". Rugby Archive. Retrieved 10 March 2026.