@alidonnelly
Executive Director for Sport England; women's rugby advocate, author.
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Book: Scrum Queens - the story of women's rugby
Book: Scrum Queens - the story of women's rugby
Website: Scrumqueens.com
Website: Scrumqueens.com
Interview - CNN- on the World Cup semifinals and a look ahead to the final (Nov '22)
Interview - CNN- on the World Cup semifinals and a look ahead to the final (Nov '22)
Column - Rugby Pass - on the remarkable Canadian women's team (Nov '22)
Column - Rugby Pass - on the remarkable Canadian women's team (Nov '22)
Having topped their pool with three wins and three bonus points, it’s somewhat remarkable that Canada continues to fly under the radar. Their success is one of the most remarkable stories in the game.
Interview: Woman's Hour talking Women's Rugby World Cup (Oct '22 - last few mins)
Interview: Woman's Hour talking Women's Rugby World Cup (Oct '22 - last few mins)
Column: Guardian - on why England are so good (Oct '22)
Column: Guardian - on why England are so good (Oct '22)
Column: Rugby Pass: World Cup Preview (Oct '22)
Column: Rugby Pass: World Cup Preview (Oct '22)
Follow the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup with the rugby gurus at RugbyPass. Click here for insights, match details, results, videos and exclusives.
Interview - BBC World Service (reviewing R1 at the World Cup) - Oct '22
Interview - BBC World Service (reviewing R1 at the World Cup) - Oct '22
Interview: BBC London (radio) Book promo & World Cup chat (Oct '22_
Interview: BBC London (radio) Book promo & World Cup chat (Oct '22_
Column - Irish Examiner How Irish women's rugby made its mark (Aug -'22)
Column - Irish Examiner How Irish women's rugby made its mark (Aug -'22)
In her new book, Scrum Queens – the story of women’s rugby, Ali Donnelly reflects on the establishment of the game across the world, her own involvement in the fledgling Irish game ands look ahead to seismic changes facing our sport, including professionalism and increased interest and profile.
Podcast - Fearless Women - women in sport, leadership & rugby (July '22)
Podcast - Fearless Women - women in sport, leadership & rugby (July '22)
Interview - Evening Echo, book promotion (July '22)
Interview - Evening Echo, book promotion (July '22)
A Cork woman has penned a new book about the history of women’s rugby. EMMA CONNOLLY talks to Midleton native Alison Donnelly about women’s role in ...
Podcast - Women's Rugby Pod - the team of the Six Nations (May '22)
Podcast - Women's Rugby Pod - the team of the Six Nations (May '22)
Podcast Episode · Women's Rugby Pod · 5 May 2022 · 1hr 2min
Column: RTE U-turn from conciliatory IRFU sets women's game on right course (March '22)
Column: RTE U-turn from conciliatory IRFU sets women's game on right course (March '22)
Some of the recommended policies announced by the IRFU today are so basic that they paint a picture of how mismanaged women's rugby was, but Ali Donnelly is encouraged by the Union's tone, which suggests a willingness to nurture the game
Column: Times: Professional women’s rugby contracts are a great step forward but the game needs infrastructure and leadership (Jan '22)
Column: Times: Professional women’s rugby contracts are a great step forward but the game needs infrastructure and leadership (Jan '22)
Column: RTE: Time for IRFU to confront their failing of women's game (Nov '21)
Column: RTE: Time for IRFU to confront their failing of women's game (Nov '21)
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