Ireland beat Spain to lift WXV3 title

Ireland were crowned inaugural WXV3 champions after a late 15-13 comeback victory over Spain in Dubai.

Edel McMahon was sent to the sin bin almost immediately after kick-off for a high tackle and Spain capitalised on the advantage with a Claudia Pena Hidalgo try at the 10-minute mark.

Amalia Argudo kicked the extras and later added a penalty to make it 10-0 before Ireland got on the scoreboard through Dannah O’Brien’s penalty, before another Argudo penalty restored Spain’s 10-point advantage before the break.

It was a different Ireland who came out for the second half and Grace Moore touched down for their first try, with O’Brien converting.

And hooker Neve Jones added another in the 74th minute to ensure her side would lift the trophy and earn promotion to WXV2.