'There is more in us': Ireland turn attention to World Cup qualifiers after Italian job

Even in victory there will be plenty of frustrations for Ireland. They got off to a flying start but with the errors began to mount as they overcame the challenge of Italy

Ireland's Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe in action during the Six Nations third-place playoff win over Italy. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign ended as it began, with a flying up-and-coming winger scoring two tries in victory, but for Tipperary native Amee-Leigh Murphy-Crowe, it capped the perfect transition from the Sevens programme — and a sweet birthday present.

The former Clanwilliam winger plies her trade with Railway Union these days, and as she turns 26 today her brace of tries in Saturday’s win over Italy in Donnybrook saw Ireland secure third place in the competition.