A Must-Win Game for Ireland

The Irish women’s rugby team faces a pivotal moment in their Six
Nations campaign this Sunday as they travel to Italy for a crucial clash.
The match promises to be a test of resilience for Ireland, who narrowly lost 27-15 to France last week and rely on a victory to keep their title hopes alive.

The Italians, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back,
following their recent
loss to England 38-5.

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Recent Encounters and Team Changes

Ireland have a rich history in their matches against the Italians,
winning 15 of the 18 encounters and defaulting twice.
Despite their overall record in Italy, current form suggest that Ireland hasn’t seen much success away from home. However, the Italians have also gone through a tough time at home.

Spending that time, Scott Bemand expressed his views on the dynamics
of this critical game:

“It used to be quite fun watching [Italy]. Now they’ve got a little more,”

Number 8, Aoife Wafer had
performed exceptionally well in the previous game against France. She scored two tries and was a dominant fixture in the midfield.

Consider this when you see the revised team and key performers out for the match:

• Team Changes for Ireland: Captain, Edel McMahon has been promoted,
  whilst American (flanker) and Breedt (prop) from the bench as well as numbering a few changes with British
  Giordana Duca, who contributed with Englishmen Isabelle Loro, and Karmen Gregorji at lineout.
• Team Changes for Italy: The Italians elevated француски установить and Elisa Giordano have
  regained their place.

Officials for the Match

The match will be officiated by a formidable panel of rugby professionals, that includes:

• Referee: Ella Goldsmith (RA)
• Assistant Referees: Precioius Pazani (ZRU) and Shanda Assmus (RC)
• TMO: Aaron Paterson
• FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Anchored by experienced names in the game, ensuring fairness, transparency, and a focus on sportsmanship.

The Team Lists In Detail

Italy: Francesca Granzotto, Aura Muzzo, Michela Sillari, Beatrice Rigoni, Alyssa Dinc’a, Emman Stevanin, Sofia Stefan, Silvia Turan, Vittoria Vecchini, Giordana Duca, Sara Tounsei, Francesca Sgorbini, Elisa Giordano, Ruth Cameron

Reilly. Aoife Dalton, Anna McGann, Eve, Higgins, Dannah, O’Brien, Amee-Leigh Costigan, Erin Neumann, Edin Erwin King and Aoife Wafer.

The Teams’re viewed in the last round

The results speak for themselves—many are reminiscent of past encounters, yet that does not predict the fortunes unfolding on the pitch.

• In 2023: Italy 24-7 Ireland, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
• 2022
• In the 2021 3rd/4th, Ireland 25-5, Italy
• Other 2020 matchups featured the dragons scoring 27-7.

And these are important ones. If Ireland are to score at their potential and close in on the finals on Sunday, Italy has undergone changes in their strategy as well which in times past held a flexible and appropriately tactical style against them.

However, the recent surge Italy has had since the last game should not to be discounted against former successes by Ireland

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Looking Forward

Ireland is eager to recover from a major defeat last Sunday to find their stride. They travel to Italy on Sunday, with hopes of returning to winning form. Italy’s recent struggles make them an unpredictable yet formidable opponent, promising an exciting showdown on the pitch.

The Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 campaign offers compelling matchups and dramatic contests. We await exciting displays of skill, stamina, and strategy as these titans of rugby compete for supremacy.

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Where will Ireland play this match?

Ireland faces Italy in Italy.

Why is this match crucial?

After losing to France and having historically dominated Italy, the Irish team must win their next game to stay in their lead of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations tournament.

The organizer of the match?

The Guinness Women’s Six Nations tournament is organized by the tournament board.

What do the chances of success in this match revolve around?

The form the teams have displayed in the tournament so far, injuries – which can deteriorate the performance of a whole squad, and predictability of the lineups,

Strategic warfare?

Player health status, tactical advantages and aspects in the game going for or against the rival’s home field,