An improved second half showing, which included a slick Eve Higgins try, was not enough as Ireland went down 40-5 to highly-rated France at Toulouse’s Stade Ernest Wallon. Higgins crossed in the 55th minute, sidestepping past player-of-the-match Laure Sansus in the process, but Greg McWilliams’ charges were always playing catch-up in
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TikTok Women’s Six Nations: France v Ireland
Fryday Looking For Ireland To ‘Front Up And Make It A Battle’
Ireland Women’s captain Nichola Fryday has experienced the joy of winning a Six Nations game against France, being part of the 2017 squad that edged them out 13-10 in a titanic tussle in Donnybrook. Eimear Considine was on the left wing that day and they are the only two players in
Culhane Named Under-20 Six Nations Player Of The Championship
Cronin Revelling In New Role On Ireland Return
Out-half Nicole Cronin says Ireland are relishing the chance to pit their wits against a highly-rated France team in the second round of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations. It is destination Toulouse for Saturday’s hotly-anticipated encounter, and while Ireland played les Bleues there back in 2018, only current captain Nichola Fryday
‘There’s An Environment There For Players To Back Themselves’ – McMahon
Edel McMahon believes her Wasps club-mate Sam Monaghan has the ability to kick on and become a regular starter for Ireland, following an impressive TikTok Women’s Six Nations debut for the lock. The IQ Rugby forward certainly caught the eye against Wales last Saturday with eight lineout wins and some brilliant
McWilliams: Unchanged Squad Shows Confidence In The Group
Having a clear strategy to back up their physical effort against France is key for Ireland’s hopes in Saturday’s TikTok Women’s Six Nations showdown, according to head coach Greg McWilliams. McWilliams has put his faith in an unchanged matchday 23 for tomorrow’s tussle in Toulouse, as Ireland get to test themselves