The IRFU Women's Interprovincial Series currently uses a round-robin format, similar to the one used in both the Six Nations Championship and the Women's Six Nations Championship. Each team plays the other three teams once. The following year the fixtures are reversed.[2] In previous seasons the competition has also featured playoffs and a final.[3][4][5]
| Sport | Women's rugby union |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 4 |
| Province |  Connacht Leinster Munster Ulster |
| Holders | Leinster (7th title)[1] |
| Most titles | Munster (15 titles) |
| Website | www.irishrugby.ie |
2024 fixtures
editRound 1:
Saturday, 10 August:
Munster v Ulster, Virgin Media Park, 2.30pm
Leinster v Connacht, Energia Park, 4.45pm
Round 2:
Saturday, 17 August:
Ulster v Connacht, Kingspan Stadium, 2.30pm
Munster v Leinster, Virgin Media Park, 4.45pm
Round 3:
Saturday, 24 August:
Connacht v Munster, Dexcom Stadium, 2.30pm
Ulster v Leinster, Kingspan Stadium, 4.45pm
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Finals Day:
Saturday, 31 August:
Venue - Kingspan Stadium:
3rd vs 4th place, Kick-Off 2.30pm
1st vs 2nd place, Kick-Off 4.45pm
Regular series
editRound 1
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Round 2
editRound 3
editFinals day
editTable
edit| TEAM | PL | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | TB | LB | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connacht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Leinster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Munster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Ulster | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Provinces
edit| Team | Coach / Director of Rugby |
Captain | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connacht Rugby | Emer O’Dowd | Dexcom Stadium | 6,129 (expandable to 8,129) | |
| Leinster Rugby | Tania Rosser | Energia Park | 6,000 | |
| Munster Rugby | Fiona Hayes | Virgin Media Park | 8,008 | |
| Ulster Rugby | Murray Houston | Kingspan Stadium | 18,196 (9,000 seated) |
Press reaction
editIRFU Head of Women's Development, Amanda Greensmith, commented: “Following on from the announcement of the Women’s Energia All-Ireland League fixtures for the upcoming 2024/25 season, we’re delighted to now confirm the schedule for this year’s Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship.
“The quality, competitiveness and excitement has been building year-on-year and we’re looking forward to four weekends of Women’s Interprovincial rugby, marking the start of a busy and important season ahead both domestically and internationally.
“The support of Vodafone as title sponsor and of TG4 and BBC NI in broadcasting the Championship has been a real positive in recent years as the competition, teams and players are given the platform to showcase themselves to a wider audience, growing the sport and building exciting momentum behind the Women’s game.”[7]
References
edit- ^ https://www.irishrugby.ie/2023/09/02/tarpey-scores-twice-as-leinster-regain-vodafone-womens-interpro-title/
- ^ "Women's Interprovincial Series". www.irishrugby.ie. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Leinster ladies win first Interpro crown". www.irishexaminer.com. 26 November 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ "Women's: Leinster End Munster's Grip On Interpro Title". www.irishrugby.ie. 29 November 2005. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ "Munster Women Make It Three-In-A-Row". www.irishrugby.ie. 27 October 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ https://galwaybayfm.ie/sports/womens-interpro-rugby-fixtures-confirmed/
- ^ https://www.irishrugby.ie/2024/07/04/vodafone-womens-interprovincial-championship-fixtures-confirmed/