The Women’s Six Nations got a bit of a shake up in Round 4 with wins for France, Scotland and Italy against England, Wales and Ireland. While France’s win over England was always on the cards the other two results come as something of a surprise.
Scotland recorded their first win of the six Nations with a well-earned victory over Ireland at Donnybrook.
A penalty from Scotland’s Helen Nelson was the only score of an error strewn first half.
Thinks improved in the second half but it was Scotland who took advantage. Nelson went over for a try within minutes of resumption but Ireland hit back with a penalty try as they finally made their dominant scrum count.
With a clear route to victory Ireland continued to pile on the pressure but a crucial intercept by Chloe Rollie saw the Scotland winger sprint clear from her own 22 to score at the other end.
In a frantic finish, Paula Fitzpatrick pulled a try back for Ireland but the home side made far to many errors under pressure and Scotland held out for a memorable win.
[su_quote cite=”Claire Molly, Ireland Captain”]
We came up against a tough Scottish side who are physical and we were outmatched.
Our execution really let us down.
We thought we built on it from France and Italy and obviously last time out against Wales we were nailing it, but today it just didn’t happen, our skills let us down.
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Ireland: Kim Flood, Megan Williams, Katie Fitzhenry, Sene Naoupu, Hannah Tyrrell, Niamh Briggs, Ailsa Hughes, Lindsay Peat, Cliodhna Moloney, Leah Lyons, Aoife McDermott, Orla Fitzsimons, Ciara Griffin, Claire Molloy, Paula Fitzpatrick. Replacements: Ciara O’Connor, Laura Feely, Fiona Reidy, Ashleigh Baxter, Edel McMahon, Nicole Cronin, Michelle Claffey, Louise Galvin
Round 4 Results below.
| FRANCE | 18 – 17 | ENGLAND | Grenoble |
| WALES | 15 – 22 | ITALY | Cardiff |
| IRELAND | 12 – 15 | SCOTLAND | Dublin |
France go three points clear at the top of the table and will be strong favourites to complete the Grand Slam after beating co-favourites England.
Despite their defeat by Scotland, Ireland still look like they will finish as the best of the rest in third spot by virtue of their superior points difference. Scotland look like their only realistic challenge though it would need a big win by Scotland and a sizeable loss by Ireland in the final round to switch things around.
| TEAM | P | W | PD | BP | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | 4 | 4 | 105 | 3 | 19 |
| ENGLAND | 4 | 3 | 121 | 4 | 16 |
| IRELAND | 4 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 10 |
| SCOTLAND | 4 | 1 | (56) | 1 | 5 |
| WALES | 4 | 1 | (81) | 1 | 5 |
| ITALY | 4 | 1 | (98) | 1 | 5 |
Gallery Below
Photo credit – Bob Given Photography & Graham Service Photography
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15nnPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15nnPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
Action from the Women's Six Nations match between Ireland Women and Scotland Women. Final score: Ireland Women 12 Scotland Women 15rrPhoto credit - Graham Service: The Front Row Union
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