Speaking on The Tommy Tiernan Show on RTÉ One, Louise gave a heartfelt recollection
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02 Feb 2026
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02 Feb 2026
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RUGBY
The winner of the 2025 Rugby award is Sadhbh McGrath, Cooke R.C. / Ulster
Sadhbh from Burt is a prop forward. Undoubtedly the highlight of 2025 for her was being a member of the Ireland Senior Women’s squad at the World Cup. The 21-year-old came on as a sub in the tournament opener which was a 42-14 win over Japan at the Franklin's Gardens Stadium in Northampton.
Sadhbh made her international debut in 2023 and has played 19 times for her country which has included a number of Six Nations games. Earlier this month she was among 37 players named by Head Coach Scott Bemand for a training camp ahead of the Six Nations which begins against England at Twickenham in April.
It’s Sadhbh’s second time to win the Rugby Award.
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