Aoife Doyle: 'I’m just very motivated now to take my opportunity'

Aoife Doyle: Motivated to make the most of the opportunity. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Following a stop-start career to date in the 15-a-side code, Limerick native Aoife Doyle is hopeful today’s autumn Test against Japan (RDS, 3pm) can be the start of an extended run with the Ireland women’s rugby team.

After playing her part in helping the Irish to secure a Six Nations title in 2015, Doyle subsequently switched over to the IRFU’s Sevens programme. She eventually returned to the 15s grade at the beginning of 2020, featuring in her country's opening three games of that year.