Updated Sam Monaghan missing as Ireland bring in Hannah O'Connor and Aoife Dalton for England test
Ireland have made two changes to their side to take on England with Hannah O'Connor and Aoife Dalton starting.
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Cliodhna Moloney named on the bench as Scott Bemand makes one change for Wales
Cliodhna Moloney is in line to make her first Ireland appearance since November 2021, with the hooker named among the replacements for Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cork.
Scott Bemand: Italy defeat 'a missed opportunity' for Ireland
Ireland coach Scott Bemand admitted his side lacked a clinical edge, as they fell to a first ever home defeat to Italy in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.
Ireland coach Bemand had 'tough conversations' before team announcement for Italy clash
Ireland coach Scott Bemand revealed he had some "tough conversations" with disappointed players before he announced his team to face Italy in Sunday's Women's Six Nations at the RDS.
Sam Monaghan returns as Bemand makes four changes for Italy
Sam Monaghan will captain Ireland in this Sunday's Women's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Italy at the RDS (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with head coach Scott Bemand making four changes to his side from the opening defeat to France.
Preview: Ireland face tough task against Scotland in final game of Women's Six Nations
It seems a long time ago now but just 12 months ago Ireland, without their Sevens contingent, beat Scotland.
Ireland outclassed by 14-player France
Ireland were handed a harsh lesson in the standards required at international level as they shipped a heavy defeat to France, who played most of the match with 14 players.
Cap numbers game not a concern, insists McWilliams
The Ireland backs that line out in Cork on Saturday will have an average of less than five caps each but Greg McWilliams insists he has no worries about the disparity with an experienced French backline.