Ireland 19 - 27 Wales Women: Incredible Welsh team win amid emotional scenes in Dublin

Wales women halted a run of seven straight Six Nations defeats with a stunning win over Ireland at Dublin's RDS Arena.

A late double from replacement prop Donna Rose helped to seal the win for Ioan Cunningham's side, who are coming into their first campaign since handing professional contracts for 12 players at the start of the year.

Tries from Aimee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Linda Djougang seemed to set the hosts on their way during a breathless first half, with Wales responding through Carys Phillips.

But Wales rallied after the break. Jasmine Joyce darted over with a moment of magic just eight minutes after the restart, although Stacey Flood's try seemed to keep Ireland in control.

But Rose's try 15 minutes from time put the wind in the sails of Wales, and Ireland began to fall apart under the pressure.

Eimear Considine was yellow carded as the contest reached its climax, and the visitors took full advantage as Rose bundled over once more, before Hannah Jones sealed the victory with a blistering solo effort late on.

It's a significant statement from Wales, who were, of course, hammered 45-0 the last time they took on their hosts, but they were more than a match for their opponents from the off here.

Initially, a combination of sloppy handling and some impressive Irish pressure in the breakdown, put pay to any hopes of an early Welsh breakthrough, and they were punished on 17 minutes.

Murphy Crowe, one of the stars of Ireland's recent Sevens World Series campaign, darted over in the corner to give her side the lead after Stacey Flood's fine pass, with Nicole Cronin adding the extras.

But Wales responded, and hit back just over ten minutes later. A clinical drive from the lineout allowed Phillips to crash over the whitewash