Ruthless Italy make Ireland pay at the RDS
Ireland's winless run in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations has continued, as they fell to a seventh defeat in a row in the championship, going down to Italy at the RDS.
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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.
'What a challenge' - Declan Danaher loving Irish leap of faith
This time last year, Declan Danaher wouldn't have envisaged where his career was about to go, but rugby is becoming just as volatile off the pitch, as it is on the field of play.
RTÉ Rugby podcast: Green shoots & lineout issues ahead of Ireland v Italy
Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan, and ex-Ireland and Scotland head coach Philip Doyle on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast.
Alison Miller: Evolving attack is next step for Ireland
Former Ireland winger Alison Miller says she's excited to see the "evolution" of Scott Bemand's Ireland team, after an encouraging first outing in the Guinness Women's Six Nations.