Tom Tierney’s eager charges hoping for victory when they take on Scotland

The Irish women’s rugby team return to the scene this of one of their most notable achievements when they take on Scotland this evening at Broadwood Stadium in the opening game of the Six Nations.

Two years ago Ireland scored a facile 73-3 in the final round of games at this venue north of Glasgow to snatch the title from France after both sides finished level on eight points each.

Indeed, it will not be lost on Tom Tierney and his players that these odd years, with Scotland, Wales and Italy away and the big guns in England and France coming to Dublin, presents the best opportunity for glory with the historic Grand Slam being annexed in 2013.