Ireland expecting a strong challenge from cohesive Italian side
Both Ireland and Italy have suffered two defeats apiece in women’s Six Nations
Both Ireland and Italy have suffered two defeats apiece in women’s Six Nations
Parsons and Dane return with Haney set for first start; Considine drops of matchday 23
One-point defeat in Parma puts women’s side on the back foot in Italy
Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side
Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France
From frontline of the pandemic to the Ireland frontrow, the Ireland tighthead is powering on
Young duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clash
Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout
Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since
Ireland open their Six Nations with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday
Truncated Six Nations gets underway on Saturday against Wales in Cardiff
Ireland hand No 10 jersey to Hannah Tyrrell for Italian visit on Saturday
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Defending champions on course to retain title after 27-0 win
Aoife Doyle and Katie Fitzhenry will both start for Adam Grigg’s team against England
Adam Griggs’ side face familiar opponents who they have played three times recently
Italy have made unbeaten start to their Six Nations campaign
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