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.
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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.
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.
Co-captain Sam Monaghan sat 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.
Ireland defiance against France a 'confidence booster', says Edel McMahon
It says a lot about where Ireland are coming from that a 21-point defeat can be viewed as a "confidence booster".
Ireland hopeful that Monaghan fit to face Italy after missing out against France due to concussion
Ireland are hopeful that Sam Monaghan will be fit for next weekend's Guinness Women’s Six Nations match against Italy after missing out against France on Saturday due to concussion.
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.