Ireland slump to worst Women's Six Nations finish in 13 years

The Ireland Women's worst Six Nations finish since 2006 was confirmed by a poor 24-5 defeat to a young Wales side who were clinical with their scoring opportunities as they concluded the Championship on a real high at Cardiff Arms Park.

Ireland slump to worst Women's Six Nations finish in 13 years
Sun, 17 Mar, 2019 - 16:08
Dave Mervyn

WALES WOMEN 24 IRELAND WOMEN 5

The Ireland Women's worst Six Nations finish since 2006 was confirmed by a poor 24-5 defeat to a young Wales side who were clinical with their scoring opportunities as they concluded the Championship on a real high at Cardiff Arms Park.

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