Munster's Antoine Frisch declares for France
Munster centre Antoine Frisch has declared for France in a move that will have knock on effects for the province.
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'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.
Numbers game - Italy show Ireland that only one stat matters
To look back on the statistics, Ireland's Guinness Women's Six Nations defeat to Italy bears an uncanny resemblance to their loss in Parma 12 months ago.
Italy hit back to beat Ireland in Dublin
Hooker Vittoria Vecchini scored a brace of tries as Italy beat Ireland 27-21 in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations in Dublin.
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.