Ireland run in five tries as victory over Wales sealed early in Cork

Ireland's Aoife Wafer scores a try despite the efforts of Keira Bevan of Wales during the Guinness Women's Six Nations match at Musgrave Park in Cork. Photograph: Ben Brady/Inphoand it came in style. Ireland’s overwhelming dominance produced five terrific tries and if all tension left the game after half an hour, nobody in the raucous home crowd was bothered.

Inaccuracy and other gremlins in their execution had sabotaged them against Italy a fortnight ago but there were no such frustrations this time. By half-time Ireland had racked up three tries, each one beautifully conceived.Sam Monaghan confident Ireland can claim first win of Six Nations campaign against WalesThe outstanding Aoife Wafer scored the first after 14 minutes, finishing off a patient multi-phased attack.

Ireland struck again just five minutes later. Edel McMahon stole a Welsh lineout inside the Irish half with a terrifically elastic jump and Ireland attacked from the turnover. Aoibhean Reilly, who conducted the game from scrumhalf, flew through a gap in midfield and by the time Wales’ scramble defence caught up with her Ireland were just five metres short of the Welsh line. Eve Higgins made the last surge to touch down near the posts.

In the Welsh defence there was not nearly as much resistance and Ireland’s try originated from another thunderous midfield break. Wafer was tackled just inside the Welsh half, but not held, and she resumed her gallop.

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