McGillivray promotion the latest sign of Ireland's twin-track approach

The twin approach continues. Wins now, yes, but with one eye on the future as well.

Nancy McGillivray of Ireland in action against Ellie Kildunne of England. Pic: Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Nancy McGillvray could feel the butterflies as she stood on the Twickenham sideline last week with Ireland 21-0 down to the world champions and a half-hour still to play in front of 77,000 people.

This was big. Just a fourth cap, and a first in the Six Nations.