First win for Irish in Women's Six Nations

Ireland Women 40 Italy Women 10

Ireland secured their first win in the 2012 Women's Six Nations at Ashbourne tonight.

The hosts led from the fifth minute, following a Marie Louise Reilly try, with further tries from Niamh Kavanagh and Joy Neville all converted by Niamh Briggs to ensure a 21-0 lead after 30 minutes.

Italy bounced back with a Cristina Molic try to make it 21-7 at half-time. However, four more Irish tries saw Philip Doyle's side run out 30-point winners.