Women’s Six Nations: Youghal’s Claire Keohane ready to be thrown in at the deep end

After enjoying a dream debut off the bench at Donnybrook last weekend, Youghal’s Claire Keohane is set for another significant milestone on Sunday.

With Gloucester-Hartpury fly-half Ellen Murphy (calf) ruled out through injury, the former Cork camogie star — who replaced Murphy in the last quarter of the win over Scotland — is in line to start for the Ireland women in their round two Six Nations encounter against Wales at Energia Park, Donnybrook (RTE Two, 1pm).