Ireland Women

36 - 5

Full Time

Wales Women

Ireland Women vs Wales Women

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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 Jasmine Joyce bursts through to advance the Wales attack.

81'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Aoife Wafer being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Gwennan Hopkins took full advantage.

69'

Ireland make a substitution with Nicole Fowley coming on.

66'

Ireland make a substitution with Edel McMahon coming off.

66'

The conversion is on its way from Kayleigh Powell but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

66'

Try

Wales are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gwennan Hopkins touching down.

65'

Molly Reardon sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Carys Cox goes through the gap.

65'

Ireland sub Sadhbh McGrath comes onto the field.

63'

Christy Haney departs for Ireland.

63'

Ireland sub Niamh O’Dowd comes onto the field.

63'

Linda Djougang departs for Ireland.

63'

Wales sub Kayleigh Powell comes onto the field.

60'

Lleucu George departs for Wales.

60'

Wales sub Gwennan Hopkins comes onto the field.

60'

Abbie Fleming departs for Wales.

60'

Dannah O’Brien curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Great hands by Ireland leads to a try for Beibhinn Parsons

59'

Aoife Wafer played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Aoife Wafer goes through the gap.

59'

Donna Rose comes on for Wales.

58'

Sisilia Tuipulotu leaves the field.

58'

Abbey Constable comes on for Wales.

58'

Gwenllian Pyrs leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Aoife Dalton as they get over the gainline!

57'

Shannon Ikahihifo comes on for Ireland.

56'

Brittany Hogan leaves the field.

56'

Aoife Dalton comes on.

54'

Enya Breen comes off.

54'

Molly Scuffil-McCabe comes on.

54'

Aoibheann Reilly comes off.

54'

What a run here by Aoibheann Reilly as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Beibhinn Parsons as they get over the gainline!

53'

Cliodhna Moloney comes on.

51'

Neve Jones comes off.

51'

Molly Reardon comes on.

51'

Carys Phillips comes off.

51'

Sian Jones comes on.

51'

Keira Bevan comes off.

51'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Fiona Tuite getting some game time.

48'

Ireland decide to make a substitution, with Sam Monaghan being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Dannah O’Brien makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Conversion

Dannah O’Brien adds the two points for Ireland.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Katie Corrigan as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Ireland has led to Katie Corrigan being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Wales has led to Lleucu George being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Courtney Keight comes on for Wales.

32'

Kerin Lake leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Aoife Wafer breaches the defence.

31'

Natalia John comes on.

28'

Bethan Lewis comes off.

28'

Conversion

Dannah O’Brien makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Ireland maul...no miracles today as Neve Jones powers over.

25'

Conversion

Dannah O’Brien makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Ireland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Eve Higgins picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aoibheann Reilly bursts through to advance the Ireland attack.

19'

Conversion

Dannah O’Brien converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Ireland results in a try for Aoife Wafer

13'

Spellbinding play by Enya Breen is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Lauren Delany took full advantage.

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ireland Women v Wales Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 13th April 2024, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Virgin Media Park

Points Flow Chart

Ireland Women win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

Possession Last 10 min

77%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hopkins

65'

36 - 5

Parsons

36 - 0

59'

O’Brien

31 - 0

48'

O’Brien

28 - 0

42'

Corrigan

26 - 0

41'

Half Time

O’Brien

21 - 0

26'

Jones

19 - 0

25'

O’Brien

14 - 0

20'

Higgins

12 - 0

19'

O’Brien

7 - 0

15'

Wafer

5 - 0

13'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Ireland Women

Wales Women

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Defence Profile

Ireland Women

Wales Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

50%

3-6 secs

27%

38%

6+ secs

142

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

61'

72'

74'

81'

Ireland Women

Wales Women

Ireland Women vs Wales Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ireland Women face off against Wales Women in Womens Six Nations Round 3 on Sat 13th April 2024 at Virgin Media Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST, 03:45 NZST in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 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, Ireland Women sits at 5 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Wales Women holds 12.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Ireland Women in position 5 and Wales Women in position 12 as such Ireland Women are favourites on paper.

Ireland Women vs Wales Women Squads

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