The Ireland Women’s rugby squad has been named for the Six Nations.

Enya Breen, Kathryn Dane, Linda Djougang, Ailbhe Dowling, Eve Higgins, Claire Keohane and Hannah O'Connor are the new-comers in the 36 player panel.

Having spent nine months on the sidelines, Irish rugby star Alison Miller has “rediscovered the love for the game” as she gears up to make a return.

Old Belvedere’s Fiona O’Brien is matter of fact when describing the injury which threatened to end her rugby career.

When the IRFU established an independent review group to evaluate the women’s game in Ireland and formulate a strategy to take it into the next five years, it had more than just the success of the national team in mind.

Women’s Interprovincials: Leinster 14 Munster 14

Wales face a crunch Women's World Cup clash against Canada in Dublin on Sunday.

The Irish Women's rugby team touched down ahead of schedule around 9.30pm at Dublin Airport this evening with the Six Nations trophy, after their 73-3 win over Scotland this afternoon.

"Everyone always gears themselves up for this game especially.”