Ireland Secures Third Place in Guinness Women’s Six Nations
Ireland finished third in the Guinness Women’s Six Nations after a thrilling match against Scotland, securing their qualification for the 2025 World Cup.
First Half Action
- Scotland took the lead in the first half with the only try scored by Elis Martin, giving them a 5-0 advantage at halftime.
Second Half Drama
- Just one minute into the second half, Ireland equalized with a try by Katie Corrigan.
- Scotland regained the lead in the 50th minute with a try by Lisa Thomson, converted by Helen Nelson, making it 12-5 in their favor.
Thrilling Conclusion
- With 20 minutes remaining, Ireland leveled the score at 12-12 with a rolling maul finished by Cliodhna Moloney, converted by Dannah O’Brien.
- In the final moments, Ireland took the lead for the first time with a penalty kick by O’Brien after a crucial play by Aoife Wafer.
- Despite late pressure from Scotland, including a sin bin for Beibhinn Parsons, Ireland held on for a hard-fought 15-12 victory.
