Molloy makes Ireland return a winning one

Ireland leap to second in the Championship table, ahead of France’s clash with Scotland in Glasgow on Sunday.

SURGING: Ireland's Claire Molloy looking for yards with Italy's Elisa Giordano and Francesca Sgorbini in pursuit.

WOMEN’S SIX NATIONS: Ireland 21 Italy 7

They were forced to dig deep at times, but Ireland ultimately made a winning return to the Women’s Six Nations at the expense of Italy in Donnybrook Stadium.