Crucial victory over Scotland seals Ireland’s return to the big time

Ireland's Katie Corrigan celebrates with Aoibheann Reilly and Neve Jones after scoring her side's first try against Scotland at Kingspan Stadium. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inpho

The Scots will surely rue not opting for a penalty just outside the 22 when instead kicking for the corner in the 76th minute, given a draw would have secured them third place and all the rewards that went with that. But having had 62 per cent territory and 54 per cent possession, as well as making more line breaks, more carries and forcing more missed tackles, it was hard to dispute that Ireland were deserving winners.

“It’s a good debate,” he agreed. “We’ve always said that we want to learn faster than anyone else so this is a great opportunity to pitch ourselves against New Zealand, Canada and Australia, if that’s how it rolls out as last year. This was also England’s fifth title in a row as well as their 29th successive win in the Women’s Six Nations, which must make it the least competitive international sport in the world.

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