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The whole of Irish rugby owes Clíodhna Moloney a debt of gratitude as the hooker makes her return from a two and a half year exile from Test rugby against Wales this afternoon.

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New era - Fryday ready for Ireland's 'fresh start'

Ireland's tour of Japan marks a "fresh start" for the Irish women's rugby team, according to captain Nichola Fryday.

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Moloney Ireland recall not on cards at the moment

Cliodhna Moloney is not in line for an immediate recall to the Ireland squad but the door is not shut on the Wasps hooker, according to scrum coach Rob Sweeney.

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'Air of positivity' around new-look Ireland - Edel McMahon

Ireland have put the past behind them under their new coaching ticket, according to back row Edel McMahon.

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Moloney omission purely a 'rugby decision', says McWilliams

The door is open for Cliodhna Moloney and other Ireland internationals who missed out on selection for the Six Nations, insists Greg McWilliams.

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Fryday: 'Huge honour' to captain Ireland

New Ireland captain Nichola Fryday has says she is delighted to have been handed the "huge honour" of leading her country.

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'It's also really good to see a woman who is coaching come in' - Flood excited by Briggs appointment

When Stacey Flood talks about the daily routine of playing both Sevens and 15-a-side rugby, the out-half describes the process as "seamless enough".

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'There's something very pure about women's rugby' - Briggs excited at future with Ireland's 'blank canvas'

Given Ireland are arriving into next month's TikTok Women's Six Nations at such a low ebb, you could make the argument that it might not be the most ideal time for an Irish legend to put their neck on the line and step into the coaching team.

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