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".
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Scott Bemand: Performance against France a 'line in the sand'
Scott Bemand says Ireland have drawn a line in the sand and won't retreat following a battling five-try defeat to France in their Guinness Women’s Six Nations opener.
Battling Ireland fall to defeat in Six Nations opener against France
Ireland opened their Women's Guinness Six Nations campaign with a 38-17 defeat to France, but they produced a performance that was a marked improvement on last season's loss.
Saturday Sport: John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for first time
In a busy day of sport, Ireland's women get their Six Nations campaign underway, while John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for the first time.
Women's Six Nations: France v Ireland – All you need to know
Ireland kick off their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign against France on Saturday afternoon and face an incredibly tough task in taking on Les Bleues, currently ranked third in the world, compared to Ireland's tenth.
John McKee: Béibhinn Parsons can be among world's 'great wings'
Béibhinn Parsons can be "one of the great wingers in world rugby" but Ireland have to feed the Galway flyer.
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.