Ireland Triumphs in Women's Rugby and Cricket

Ireland's women's rugby team defeated Wales 40-14 in the Six Nations, with Aoife Wafer, Linda Djougang, and Dorothy Wall each scoring two tries, securing Ireland's first away win in four years and putting them close to third place in the tournament. The match, played before a record crowd at Rodney Parade, saw Ireland overturn an early deficit despite a yellow card, taking full advantage of Welsh defensive errors. In women's cricket, Ireland eliminated Scotland from the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 with a dramatic, last-ball, one-wicket victory. Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce starred with an unbeaten 131 and three wickets, but Ireland chased down 268, led by Gaby Lewis, Sarah Forbes, and a crucial unbeaten 57 from Laura Delany. The result ended Scotland’s hopes of qualification while Bangladesh and West Indies remain in contention. Both victories reflect a period of strong performance and resilience for Irish women's sports.