Ireland earned their second Women’s Six Nations win of the campaign with an impressive 40-14 bonus point victory over Wales at Rodney Parade.
Ireland kept their hopes of a top-three Guinness Women’s Six Nations finish on track as they beat Wales 40-14 at Rodney Parade on Sunday.
England lead the way from France as only two unbeaten teams remain at the end of the second round of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations.
The Women’s Six Nations is just around the corner and coaches are starting to build the squads that will be their last opportunities to assess players before the World Cup is upon us. For Scott Bemand, continued improvement is the order of the day as his Ireland side and this means keeping a close eye on the Celtic Challenge and the players using that competition to put their hands up for selection.
Following Ireland’s second-round loss to Canada in WXV 1, head coach Scott Bemand spoke of the importance of the competition in facilitating the side's development.
Edel McMahon, who captained the side in last week’s historic victory over New Zealand, has been ruled out of this weekend’s match with an injury sustained in training during the week.
Sadhbh McGrath has been passed fit to take part in Ireland’s inaugural WXV 1 campaign, but head coach Scott Bemand will be without fellow prop Christy Haney in Canada.
Ireland made light of the women’s world rugby rankings to overpower Australia 36-10 in Belfast.
As an Irish supporter, this tournament has been mostly enjoyable for a few reasons. For example the performances from some of the young players who are working hard to make the green jersey their own.
In round one, it was evident that Wales had no interest in messing around in their own half, even when they’re three or four tries up. But why is this? Well, it’s because of their much improved defensive shape and fitness.