Parsons back as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Beibhinn Parsons is back in the Ireland team as one of six changes for their TikTok Women's Six Nations clash against Italy on Sunday at Musgrave Park (5pm).
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Nichola Fryday: Harsh words will be spoken where needed
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday admits that some harsh words will have to be spoken in the aftermath of their six-try loss to France in yesterday's TikTok Six Nations match.
'Stand up to them' - Fryday calls on Ireland to be fearless against France
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday has warned her players not to be overawed in Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations meeting with France in Toulouse.
Parsons on the bench again as Ireland team unchanged v France
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams has named an unchanged side for this Saturday's TikTok Women's Six Nations game against France in Toulouse (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
'This is a free shot' - Briggs wants players to embrace French challenge
Ireland assistant coach Niamh Briggs says this Saturday's TikTok Six Nations trip to France is a "free shot" for the Irish players.
'France have the power and they have the pace' - McWilliams says Ireland can't dwell on Wales defeat
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says they must be braced for an even bigger test when they continue their TikTok Women's Six Nations campaign away to France this week.
'The girls left everything on the pitch' - Fryday
Ireland captain Nichola Fryday said she could ask nothing more from her team-mates in spite of their 27-19 TikTok Women's Six Nations opener defeat to Wales.
Ireland undone by Welsh comeback in Six Nations opener
The slate of last year had been wiped clean, and for so long it looked like it would be a dream start for this new Irish era.