'Sideline' criticism always interesting, says Ireland coach Scott Bemand
Scott Bemand says he has full confidence in his leadership group after Ireland came under criticism following their Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to Italy.
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Beibhinn Parsons: Ireland 'want to go out fighting' against Italy
Beibhinn Parsons dipped her toes back into Sevens rugby this week, but the dual Ireland international has eased any worries that she'll be going back to the shorter form of the game during 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.
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.
Béibhinn Parsons, Eve Higgins and Aoibheann Reilly named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
Béibhinn Parsons, Eve Higgins and Aoibheann Reilly have all been included in the Ireland squad for the Guinness Women's Six Nations.