Sam Monaghan
Sam Monaghan is a dedicated player for the Irish women's rugby team, currently sidelined due to a serious knee injury. She is focusing on her rehabilitation with the aim of regaining full fitness ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
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Recent news mentions
Sam Monaghan confirmed post-match that she asked referee Aimee Barrett-Theron to review the bite after Wafer made the allegation.
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-15
Sam Monaghan is expected to express her feelings on social media after a last-eight defeat.
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the top – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-15
Sam Monaghan, the Ireland captain, asked the referee to have the TMO check the incident.
Heartache aplenty but few recriminations as Ireland fall to France in quarter-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-14
Sam Monaghan is the captain of the Ireland team.
Updates from the Women’s World Cup quarter-final – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-14
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan has called on her charges to be more physical in next week’s quarter-final after being outmuscled by a dominant New Zealand outfit.
Ireland’s Sam Monaghan urges team to up physicality heading into World Cup knockout stages – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-08
Sam Monaghan is part of the Ireland team for the match against the Black Ferns.
Black Ferns v Ireland: Live updates from the Women’s Rugby World Cup clash
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Sam Monaghan is named co-captain and plays at lock for Ireland.
Women’s Rugby World Cup: Black Ferns step campaign up for Ireland testNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Sam Monaghan, the captain of the Ireland rugby team, limped off the field after 25 minutes due to a hip injury.
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand strikes positive note after win over Spain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01Sam Monaghan, the captain, had to leave the game due to a leg injury.
Ireland’s forwards to the fore in victory over Spain but error count remains a concern – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-31
Sam Monaghan takes sole ownership of the captaincy duties which she had been sharing with Edel McMahon.
McMahon and Parsons left out as Ireland ring the changes for Spain – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-29
Sam Monaghan returns to co-captain the side with Edel McMahon.
Sun rises on Ireland’s World cup adventure as Japan await in opener – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-23
Sam Monaghan returns to co-captain the side with Edel McMahon.
Béibhinn Parsons to start for Ireland in World Cup opener against Japan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22Sam Monaghan is a hugely influential player for the Ireland women's team.
Ireland is facing likelihood of only having two sides in next season’s Champions Cup for first time ever – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
The leadership of Edel McMahon and Sam Monaghan.
Team by team guide, fixtures and predictions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Sam Monaghan will remain sidelined for this Six Nations due to a serious knee injury.
Improved Ireland rearing to go up against France in tough Six Nations start – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-19
