); Your losses can be definitive, but I don t let them define how I think about myself
Flanker Dorothy Wall discusses Ireland’s Six Nations campaign and the influence of her family. By Ciarán Kennedy Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 3:09 PM Apr 28th 2021, 3:09 PM 3,363 Views 3 Comments
Ireland flanker Dorothy Wall.
Ireland flanker Dorothy Wall.
DOROTHY WALL LAUGHS as she prepares to reveal another chapter of her family’s impressive sporting history.
“You see, there are so many good athletes in my family that I keep forgetting to mention.”
The Ireland back row has previously discussed the sporting lives of her mother, Sophia, a horse rider, and grandmother, Betsy, a talented athlete in her day, as well as her father, Anthony, who once turned down a football scholarship in America.
); We achieved two wins from three which was our target. We know where we need to be better
Ireland will now prepare for their World Cup qualifiers after finishing third in the Six Nations. By Sinead Farrell Sunday 25 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM 5 hours ago 3,430 Views 0 Comments
IRELAND’S SENE NAOUPU reflects on her side’s Six Nations campaign as one where they be content with winning two out of their three fixtures after a six-month layoff. Ireland celebrate after an Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe try against Italy. Source: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
Adam Griggs’ side was forced to endure different setbacks and delays in 2021 before finally returning to competitive rugby in recent weeks. A defeat to France coupled with victories over Wales and Italy leaves Ireland in third place at the end of a reformatted Six Nations in 2021.
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.
Unwanted spotlight on women s rugby during window of opportunity for Ireland
Energia Park will host Ireland’s final game of the Six Nations. By Sinead Farrell Saturday 24 Apr 2021, 10:05 AM 5 hours ago 1,866 Views 0 Comments
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.
Ireland defeated Italy this afternoon to secure 3rd place in this year’s Women’s Six Nations. Tipperary’s Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe enjoyed an impressive first start, scoring two tries for Adam Griggs’ side. Using her experience from seven’s rugby, the former Clanwilliam player slalomed through the Italian defence for her first try before scoring her second try […]