Ireland beat Italy 25-5 in Donnybrook today to claim third place in the Women’s Six Nations.
Ireland led Italy by eight points at the break, opening the scoring with a try from Dorothy Wall.
Captain Ciara Griffin left the field early for a head injury assessment and she was replaced by Hannah O’Connor.
43 minutes in Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe found a gap with her speed, beat two defenders and got her first 15s international try with Stacey Flood’s place kicking on point to making it 15-0.
After 51 minutes, Cliodhna Moloney took a quick tap to herself leaving the Italian defence in trouble as she crossed the line for Ireland’s third try.
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IRELAND TARGETING A third-place finish in this year’s revamped Six Nations should be the main area of focus heading into this weekend. The Ireland team after their clash with France. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
The best of the chasing pack behind defending Grand Slam champions England, and fellow tournament favourites, France, would be satisfying end to Ireland’s campaign. A win over Italy at Donnybrook today [kick-off, 12pm RTÉ 2] would also put Adam Griggs’ side in the ascendancy ahead of their meeting in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
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