Ireland’s grand-slammers write name in the history books

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Ireland’s grand-slammers write name in the history books

The women’s side came into the game as Six Nations and Triple Crown champions but needed every ounce of the experience gained along the way to overcome Italy.

Ireland first played an international game in 1993 and it hasn’t been an easy road to this title. But with the return of manager Philip Doyle for his second term in charge, the side has been making vast improvements.

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