Having gone through one of the longest build-up periods imaginable to an international game, Ireland Women’s captain Ciara Griffin was delighted to see her side delivering such a strong performance against Wales. In their Six Nations Pool B opener in Cardiff, Ireland ran in seven tries on the way to claiming
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Griggs: Confidence Is High, But France Bring A Different Challenge
Tyrrell Tops Off Superb Seven-Try Success For Ireland Women
The Ireland Women made a whirlwind start to the Six Nations with a 45-0 bonus point victory over Wales at Cardiff Arms Park. Superbly marshalled by captain Ciara Griffin, Adam Griggs’ charges bagged the bonus point inside 18 minutes, had five line-breaks, five lineout steals and broke 43 tackles in all. Beibhinn
Highlights: Wales 0 Ireland 45
Hannah Tyrrell helped to steer Ireland to a record victory over Wales in the Women’s Six Nations. Her Player of the Match performance included the last try of the game and five conversions but she also pulled the strings that saw Ireland blitz Wales with five first half tries. A stronger
Ireland Kick Off Women’s Six Nations With 7 Try Win In Wales
Ireland kicked off their Women’s Six Nations campaign with a comprehensive 7 try, bonus point, victory against Wales in Cardiff Arms Park. Ireland blitzed the opposition in a blistering first half with tries from Eimear Considine (2), Beibhinn Parsons (2), and Sene Naoupu. Dorothy Wall touched down in the second half
Griggs: There’s A Noticeable Edge, We’re Excited To Get Going
Ireland Finalise Preparations For Women’s Six Nations Opener
The Ireland squad applied the finishing touches to their preparations for Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations showdown against Wales in Cardiff at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Thursday afternoon. Adam Griggs‘ side open their 2021 Championship campaign against the Welsh at Cardiff Arms Park (Kick-off 5pm), with three uncapped players –