Ireland rue missed opportunities falling to France in Six Nations opener
Ireland did generate an opportunity for a swift response when Dalton made a big break and Amee-Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins and Stacey Flood were in support but Dannah O’Brien slightly overcooked a cross-kick intended for Anna McGann, who was unmarked on the right touchline.
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Women's Six Nations: Reaction as France hold off Ireland to win opener
There is no big finish from Ireland as Neve Jones knocks on. However, Ireland have been good in spells but France have been more clinical so far. It came after a bit of helter skelter play as both teams threw the ball around. The French pack is certainly piling on the pressure.
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Italy v Ireland: Five takeaways as Easterby’s men ‘let off the hook’ by Azzurri’s ‘utter lunacy’Following Ireland's narrow 17-22 victory over Italy in Rome, here's our five takeaways from the Six Nations clash.
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