Ireland Women

21 - 27

Full Time

Italy Women

Ireland Women vs Italy Women

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Katie Corrigan bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

79'

Laura Gurioli comes on.

79'

Vittoria Vecchini comes off.

79'

Conversion

Dannah O’Brien has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

An interception by Katie Corrigan allows them to race away to score.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Katie Corrigan bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

78'

Alessandra Frangipani comes on.

76'

Ilaria Arrighetti comes off.

76'

Niamh O’Dowd comes on.

76'

Linda Djougang comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beibhinn Parsons bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

75'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Francesca Granzotto getting some game time.

74'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Veronica Madia being replaced.

74'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Lucia Gai getting some game time.

73'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sara Seye being replaced.

73'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Isabella Locatelli getting some game time.

70'

Italy decide to make a substitution, with Sara Tounesi being replaced.

70'

Beatrice Rigoni curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Italy results in a try for Aura Muzzo

68'

That's a great try assist by Beatrice Rigoni.

68'

Ireland make a substitution with Eimear Corri coming on.

66'

Ireland make a substitution with Dorothy Wall coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ilaria Arrighetti goes through the gap.

64'

Ireland sub Sadhbh McGrath comes onto the field.

62'

Christy Haney departs for Ireland.

62'

Conversion

The Ireland supporters go wild as Dannah O’Brien successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

The Ireland pack has powered over for Neve Jones to score the try.

61'

Aoife Dalton comes on for Ireland.

58'

Enya Breen leaves the field.

58'

Molly Scuffil-McCabe comes on for Ireland.

58'

Aoibheann Reilly leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Beatrice Rigoni kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Vittoria Vecchini scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

Sofia Stefan played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Alyssa D'Inca as they get over the gainline!

55'

Fiona Tuite comes on.

54'

Grace Moore comes off.

54'

What a run here by Brittany Hogan as they get over the gainline!

51'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Beatrice Rigoni has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Ireland sub Nicole Fowley comes onto the field.

35'

Lauren Delany departs for Ireland.

35'

Fabulous play by Italy has led to Aura Muzzo being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Beatrice Rigoni does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Valeria Fedrighi scores from close range.

32'

Oh no Beatrice Rigoni has hit the cross bar with the conversion!

25'

Try

Great forward play by Italy allows Vittoria Vecchini to score the try.

24'

A gap opened in the defence and Aoife Wafer took full advantage.

16'

Italy sub Gaia Maris comes onto the field.

14'

Silvia Turani departs for Italy.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Aoife Wafer took full advantage.

12'

Italy sub Beatrice Veronese comes onto the field.

11'

Francesca Sgorbini departs for Italy.

11'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Ireland.

Yellow Card

Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi (Italy) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Beibhinn Parsons goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Italy Women 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 31st March 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 RDS Arena

Points Flow Chart

Italy Women win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

70%

Possession Last 10 min

30%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O’Brien

21 - 27

78'

Corrigan

19 - 27

78'

Muzzo

68'

14 - 27

O’Brien

14 - 22

62'

Jones

12 - 22

61'

Rigoni

57'

7 - 22

Vecchini

56'

7 - 20

Half Time

Rigoni

35'

7 - 15

Rigoni

33'

7 - 12

Fedrighi

32'

7 - 10

Vecchini

24'

7 - 5

Penalty Try

7 - 0

Ostuni Minuzzi

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Italy Women

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Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Italy Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

34%

3-6 secs

22%

47%

6+ secs

16%

140

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

60'

67'

73'

79'

Ireland Women

Italy Women

Ireland Women vs Italy Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against Italy Women in Womens Six Nations Round 2 on Sun 31st March 2024 at RDS Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Ireland Women won the last encounter but Ireland Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Ireland Women in position 5 and Italy Women in position 6, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ireland Women vs Italy Women Squads

The official squads for Ireland Women vs Italy Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.