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<p>Carlow's Dannah O’Brien arrives for Ireland training at the University of Exeter, England, ahead of Ireland's 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final against France. Photo ©INPHO/Ben Brady.</p>

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Carlow's O'Brien to earn 30th international cap as Ireland and France collide in World Cup quarter-final

Carlow's Dannah O'Brien has once again been named from the start for Ireland as the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.

O'Brien continues to shine but Ireland well beaten by outstanding New Zealand

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O'Brien continues to shine but Ireland well beaten by outstanding New Zealand

Carlow's Dannah O'Brien put in a heroic 80-minute performance at the Women's Rugby World Cup today as Ireland suffered a 40-0 defeat at the hands of New Zealand.

O'Brien named to start in Pool C decider against New Zealand

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O'Brien named to start in Pool C decider against New Zealand

Carlow’s Dannah O’Brien has been rewarded for her outstanding performances so far at this Rugby World Cup with a place in the starting lineup for Ireland’s final pool game this Sunday against the reigning World Champions, New Zealand.

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O'Brien scores 11 points as Ireland make it two wins from two

O'Brien scores 11 points as Ireland make it two wins from two

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O’Brien set to start again as Ireland make seven changes for Spain clash

O’Brien set to start again as Ireland make seven changes for Spain clash

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Flawless O'Brien leads to Ireland to victory in World Cup opener

Flawless O'Brien leads to Ireland to victory in World Cup opener

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Career of Carlow's Dannah O'Brien comes full circle with Japan test

Career of Carlow's Dannah O'Brien comes full circle with Japan test

O'Brien pleased with character as Ireland grind out victory

O'Brien pleased with character as Ireland grind out victory

Sun, 03 Aug, 2025

Carlow's Dannah O'Brien played an important role as ramped up their World Cup preparations by coming from behind to beat Scotland at Virgin Media Park

O'Brien and Corrigan named in World Cup preparation squad

O'Brien and Corrigan named in World Cup preparation squad

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Dannah O'Brien has named, along with her former Tullow RFC team-mate, in a 37-player Ireland Women's preparation squad ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in England later this summer.

WATCH: Dannah O'Brien's father Michael collect the Women's Rugby Award on behalf of his daughter

WATCH: Dannah O'Brien's father Michael collect the Women's Rugby Award on behalf of his daughter

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Dannah O'Brien's father Michael speaks on stage with Brendan Hennessy after receiving the Women's Rugby Award on behalf of his daughter Dannah from special guest Davy Russell and sponsor Martin Deane (Carlow Dental Centre) at The Nationalist's ...

DANNAH O’BRIEN – Women’s Rugby

DANNAH O’BRIEN – Women’s Rugby

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

The Carlow Sports Star Awards will be held in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel on Friday 21 February and this year's Women's Rugby winner is Dannah O'Brien

O'Brien named on Ireland Six Nations squad

O'Brien named on Ireland Six Nations squad

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Dannah O'Brien and her former Tullow team-mate Katie Corrigan are included on a 40 player squad

O'Brien named on Wolfhounds team

O'Brien named on Wolfhounds team

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Dannah O'Brien has been named in the Wolfhounds team as they travel to Glasgow hoping to stay top of the table. The Wolfhounds head for Scotstoun Stadium to take on Glasgow Warriors who are still looking to get their first win in the competition.