Ireland in a balancing act ahead of meeting with Wales
The break week in the Guinness Men's and Women's Six Nations will always be judged with the benefit of hindsight.
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Scott Bemand: Now is the right time for Cliodhna Moloney to return
Scott Bemand says the time is right for Cliodhna Moloney to resume her international career, although the Ireland coach was non-committal over whether or not the hooker would be involved for this Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cork.
Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland squad after two-year exile
Cliodhna Moloney has been recalled to the Ireland squad for the first time since November 2021.
'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.
Brittany Hogan: Ireland taking positives but composure is key
Brittany Hogan believes Ireland are just a few tweaks away from breaking their Guinness Women's Six Nations losing streak, as attention now turns to next week's meeting with Wales in Cork.
Aoife Wafer display one of few positives for Ireland in loss to Italy
Two games and two defeats into a new Six Nations era under Scott Bemand, Ireland have plenty of work-ons.
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.
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.