What is happening in Irish women’s rugby is a situation that wouldn’t be deemed permissible in the men’s game, writes Brendan O’Brien.

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CONFIDENCE from winning last year and the motivation to demonstrate that it was no flash in the pan — that was how Cork won the All-Ireland senior camogie championship for the 22nd time in Croke Park yesterday, jubilant manager John Cronin pointed out afterwards.