Ireland claimed third spot on the Women’s Six Nations table despite a final day loss to England at Esher RFC.

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IRELAND coach Philip Doyle has named a 31 strong squad for the RBS Women’s 6 Nations Championship.

The Leinster management are optimistic that Fergus McFadden will come back into contention for a starting place for Saturday's trip to play Benetton Treviso in the RaboDirect PRO12 (2pm) after missing Sunday’s 38-13 victory over Glasgow Warriors in the RDS.

IRELAND will play their 100th Women’s international in Sunday’s Six Nations clash with England (Esher RFC, Surrey, 3pm).