Parsons hat-trick powers nine-try Ireland to Six Nations win over Italy in Galway

Ireland scored seven tries in the first half against Italy to bounce back from defeat to England and earn their first victory of this year's Six Nations

Béibhinn Parsons sored a first half hat-trick for Ireland against Italy in the Women's Six Nations. Pic: ©INPHO

Women's Six Nations: Ireland 57 Italy 20 

Ireland got their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign up and running in fine style in front of a record home crowd at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday as Italy were put to the sword by nine tries to four.