Co-captain Sam Monaghan set to return for Ireland against Italy
Ireland have received a boost ahead of Sunday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Italy (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player), with Sam Monaghan on course to return from injury.
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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.
Sam Monaghan: I wouldn't be here without Clíodhna Moloney
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.
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.
'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.
Lindsay Peat: Ireland looked 'rudderless' against Italy
Ireland looked "rudderless" in their Guinness Six Nations defeat to Italy and missed the experience of Edel McMahon and Hannah O'Connor, according to Lindsay Peat.
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.