Scott Bemand: Performance against France a 'line in the sand'
Scott Bemand says Ireland have drawn a line in the sand and won't retreat following a battling five-try defeat to France in their Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener.
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Battling Ireland fall to defeat in Six Nations opener against France
Ireland opened their Women's Guinness Six Nations campaign with a 38-17 defeat to France, but they produced a performance that was a marked improvement on last season's loss.
Scott Bemand hands Ireland debut to Corrigan against France
Katie Corrigan will make her Ireland debut against France in Saturday's Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener, while Sevens players Béibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins are in the starting XV.
Edel McMahon: Past results not a true reflection of Ireland
Edel McMahon believes Ireland have put last year's Guinness Women's Six Nations wooden spoon behind them, and are better placed to contend for a top three finish in 2024.
Aki and Fryday take Rugby Writers awards
Bundee Aki and Nichola Fryday have been named as the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland players of the year.
Final quarter comeback sees Wolfhounds defeat Clovers in Celtic Challenge
Wolfhounds 21-15 Clovers
Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki among nominees for Rugby Writers award
Johnny Sexton and Bundee Aki head up the five-man shortlist for the 2023 Guinness Rugby Writers Ireland Men's XV’s Player of the Year Award.
