New talent stepping up for Ireland, says veteran Naoupu

Despite celebrating her 36th birthday with a long-awaited Six Nations win, Sene Naoupu admitted there is considerable scope for improvement within the Ireland women’s team.

Following a four-game losing streak — dating back to the second round of last year’s Championship — Adam Griggs’ charges squeezed past the challenge of Scotland at Donnybrook on Sunday, 18-14.