Ireland still have a 'long way to go' ahead of Italy's visit says Declan Danaher

Ireland will continue their Championship campaign against Italy at the RDS this Sunday

LONG WAY TO GO: Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher has declared that the women’s national team still has a ‘long way to go’ after a gutsy opening Six Nations defeat away to France last week. Pic credit: Laszlo Geczo, Inpho.

Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher has declared that the women’s national team still has a ‘long way to go’ after a gutsy opening Six Nations defeat away to France last week..

The visitors ultimately went down 38-17 in Le Mans and there is clearly a need to balance the positivity in an improved effort from last year's wooden spoon with a realisation that a 21-point loss is not something to be celebrated.