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02 Nov 2025

Tipperary players help Ireland achieve big win in Six Nations clash

Ireland beat Italy by a whopping 42 points

Tipperary players help Ireland achieve big win in Six Nations clash

Dorothy Wall was among the try scorers for Ireland. Picture: Sportsfile

Two Tipperary players were on the scoresheet as Ireland hammered Italy in the second round of rugby's Guinness Women’s Six Nations in Parma.

Amee Leigh Costigan and Dorothy Wall were among the try scorers as Ireland recorded an emphatic victory.

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Costigan's try helped Ireland secure the bonus point by half-time, as they led by 28-5.

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Ireland didn't let up in the second half and Dorothy Wall was among the try scorers as they ran out comfortable winners by 54-12. 

It was Ireland's highest-ever score against Italy and their first victory over the Italians since 2022.

Ireland's next match is at home to England on April 12.

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