Ireland defeat Spain to take European Plate

IRELAND finished their European Women’s championship challenge very strongly on Saturday, beating their Six Nations opponents Spain 20-12 in Toulouse, France.

Outscoring their opponents by four tries to two, the win means that Ireland finish a credible fifth in the tournament and take home the European Plate title for their efforts.

Tries were scored by Rachel Boyd, Patrique Kelly, Joy Neville and Nuala Ní Chadhain.