Five-try Ireland end long wait for Six Nations win after bonus-point heroics in Cork

Sinead Farrell Reports from Musgrave Park Ireland 36 Wales 5 A FIRST SIX Nations victory since 2022, and Ireland delivered with a blistering display. Scott Bemand’s side continued their encouraging form in this year’s championship, but this time, they have points on the board to show for their endeavor at Musgrave Park in Cork.

There were some erroneous moments for Ireland in the early stages. Dorothy Wall fumbled a pass when Ireland were stringing together some promising phase play. Ireland’s growing confidence was clear and a second try was their reward. McMahon made a vital steal from a Welsh lineout to effectively lay the foundations. Scrum-half Aoibheann O’Reilly produced a trick at a ruck to pick up the ball and sneak through unopposed. A wave of Irish shirts surged forward to put the ball in Sam Monaghan’s hands, and Eve Higgins provided the support to stretch over the line and stretch the lead.

A heroic defensive effort from Alex Callender prevented a fourth Ireland try in the closing five minutes of the opening half. A knock-on at the other end ensured Wales were scoreless at the break. O’Brien continued her brilliant day from the tee with a penalty to push Ireland 31-0 ahead. There was a big Irish roar in the 51st minute when Clíodhna Moloney — who inexplicably has been omitted from selection since 2021 — made her introduction for Neve Jones. And when Wafer was withdrawn in the final minutes, the stadium erupted to honour her brilliant performance which included 13 carries.☘️ 36-0 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#IREvWAL | #GuinnessW6N pic.

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