[16:32] Green shoots for Ireland but French flair wins out in Women’s Six Nations opener

A day bookended by French flourish had sufficient verve from the hosts in between times to suggest that Scott Bemand’s re-emerging squad can, indeed, maintain an upward graph in 2025.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/six-nations/green-shoots-for-ireland-but-french-flair-wins-out-in-womens-six-nations-opener/a307480605.html

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[10:50] Three Six Nations in a row, World Cup progress, Lions tour and a European title – Irish rugby’s 2025 wish list

From winning the Six Nations to Leinster losing the Champions Cup final, from Andy Farrell’s men losing to the All Blacks to Scott Bemand’s side beating the Black Ferns – 2024 was full of highs and lows for Irish rugby.

https://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/three-six-nations-in-a-row-world-cup-progress-lions-tour-and-a-european-title-irish-rugbys-2025-wish-list/a729010748.html

#theSixNations #Leinster #theChampionsCup #AndyFarrell’s #ScottBemand’s #theBlackFerns #2024 #Irish