Women’s Six Nations Championship: Ireland v Wales, RDS, Saturday, 4.45pm – Live on Virgin Media One and BBC Two NIHer side may have recorded an emphatic victory over the same opposition in last year’s championship, but Ireland women’s backrow Dorothy Wall is still expecting a stern examination from Wales in the opening round of the 2022 Six Nations today.
Just under 12 months ago – in a behind-closed-doors affair at Cardiff Arms Park – Tipperary native Wall was among the tries as a visiting Irish side recorded an astonishing 45-0 triumph against their Celtic counterparts. This was one of seven games Wales have lost on the bounce in the competition, which means Ireland should be firm favourites to make a winning start under new head coach Greg McWilliams.
However, there have been drastic changes to the women’s rugby landscape in Wales over the past few months, with 12 players being handed professional contracts. This select group have all been included in the match-day squad for today’s game and will be eager to lay down a marker of their own in the RDS.
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- March 26, 2022
