Niamh Briggs: 'We're dredging things up a lot. It's draining'
Ireland assistant coach Niamh Briggs has said there needs to be a greater focus on the future of women's rugby in Ireland, rather than "dredging up" the past.
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Ireland's frustrations continue with Italy defeat
Ireland are still looking for their first win in the TikTok Women's Six Nations, after falling to a frustrating defeat to Italy in Parma.
'This group is growing' - Greg McWilliams staying positive after defeat to Italy
Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams says his side have to match their execution to their effort, after they fell to a third successive defeat in the TikTok Six Nations.
Preview: Dark clouds follow Ireland on Parma return
After two chastening defeats to start their TikTok Women's Six Nations, the week off between Rounds 2 and 3 was an opportunity for Ireland to press pause, and refresh both the body and minds ahead of a push towards salvaging their championship.
Women's Six Nations: Italy v Ireland - All you need to know
Ireland take on Italy in Parma on Saturday afternoon (4.45pm) in the third round of the TikTok Women's Six Nations looking for a first win of the campaign.
Hannah Jones feeling the benefits of full-time contracts
Wales captain Hannah Jones has already witnessed an enormous improvement in her side as a result of the professional contracts issued to players for the first time last year.
Constant negativity 'tough' on Ireland, says McWilliams
Greg McWilliams admits that dealing with all the negativity surrounding his young Ireland team is "tough".
Greg McWilliams rejects accusation that IRFU is a sexist organisation
Ireland Women head coach Greg McWilliams says he doesn't believe the Irish Rugby Football Union is a sexist organisation and has dismissed an article that appeared this morning as containing "historical" issues.