IRELAND WOMEN’S TEAM defeated reigning Six Nations champions England 25-0 at Ashbourne today.
Winger Alison Miller scored a hat-trick of tries but all 23 of the Irish players played their part in a memorable victory, which was their first ever international triumph over England.
Here is how the triumphant day unfolded:
Slideshow: How Ireland Women's team made history against England
Slideshow: How Ireland Women's team made history against England
IRELAND WOMEN’S TEAM defeated reigning Six Nations champions England 25-0 at Ashbourne today.
Winger Alison Miller scored a hat-trick of tries but all 23 of the Irish players played their part in a memorable victory, which was their first ever international triumph over England.
Here is how the triumphant day unfolded:
A rousing team talk
The game was streamed live online on Irish Rugby TV
The team pose before the green storm
The captain leads out her side
A picture that sums up the Irish commitment
Alison Miller: Hat-trick heroine
Marie Louise Reilly had a brilliant game
Niamh Briggs also scored a try
Joy Neville celebrates
"We've done it!"
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