{"id":13053,"date":"2022-11-20T17:06:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T17:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onhee.com\/?p=13053"},"modified":"2025-02-17T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:33:42","slug":"italian-women-produce-brilliant-attacking-display-to-take-first-win-over-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onhee.com\/?p=13053","title":{"rendered":"Italian Women produce brilliant attacking display to take first win over Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Italy Women 29<\/p>\n

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Ireland Women 27<\/p>\n

BONUS POINTS ALL round, but Ireland won\u2019t look back fondly on a night when they slipped to a first Six Nations loss to Italy.<\/p>\n

Italy were led by the brilliantly abrasive Giada Franco, with Beatrice Rigoni pulling strings with aplomb in midfield to unleash the pacy threat of Aura Muzzo and Sofia Stefan out wide.<\/p>\n

Ireland found themselves 17-5 down after just 16 minutes, but Eimear Considine\u2019s two tries ensured they did not fall far adrift and Anna Caplice helped the visitors take the lead before being pegged back at 22-22 after a breathless first-half.<\/p>\n

Though tournament debutant Laura Sheehan brought up a bonus point for Ireland with the game\u2019s eighth try, the visitors were unable to keep control of the contest and find a winning score, so it was Franco\u2019s second try and the conversion from Michela Sillari which decided the outcome.<\/p>\n

the excellent Barratin makes a break. Source: Matteo Ciambelli\/INPHO<\/p>\n

The Azzuri\u00a0attacked with dynamic energy backed up by silky handling skills and their movement caused problems for Ireland\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n

Muzzo got the benefit of a central break in the seventh minute as the wing rounded off a scything move.<\/p>\n

Ireland\u2019s response was efficient, Nicole Fowley expertly delivered a cross-field kick into the arms of Considine who grounded her first score of the game.<\/p>\n

Italy\u2019s quality passing stretched Ireland again soon after though, and the powerful Franco finished the sweeping left to right move by barreling over in the corner having turned possession Italy\u2019s way with a blockdown on Kathryn Dane.<\/p>\n

Considine celebrates her try. Source: Matteo Ciambelli\/INPHO<\/p>\n

At 17-5, the momentum belonged to the hosts, but Ireland never let go of their coat-tails thanks to Considine\u2019s excellent read to intercept Rigoni\u2019s flat pass and run in a 17th minute try. Ireland then took an unlikely lead through Caplice after Ciara Griffin\u2019s big carry brought the try-line into reach.<\/p>\n

There was more expansive Italian rugby to come before the break, however. Rigoni made amends for her earlier intercept with a superb pass into the on-rushing Sofia Stefan.<\/p>\n

Sillari\u2019s conversion cracked off the upright to leave the score-line locked at 22-apiece after a frenetic first 40 minutes.<\/p>\n

The host\u2019s thrilling attack clicked back into gear 10 minutes after the restart.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Ali Miller appeared to suffer a blow to the head carrying into contact, and shortly after Italy won a breakdown turnover the experienced wing bit in to\u00a0a tackle as the Azzurri counter-attacked on the short side. Muzzo made the most of the space on Ireland\u2019s left and powered down the wing before offloading inside to gift Franco a second try and ring up a second try-scoring bonus of the tournament.<\/p>\n

Sene Naoupu tackles Manuela Furlan of Italy. Source: Matteo Ciambelli\/INPHO<\/p>\n

Adam Griggs\u2019 side were rocked, but they did not fall away easily. On her full Six Nations debut, Dane was excellent and delivered consistently sharp and crisp passes from the base of the ruck to help give Ireland forward progress.<\/p>\n

After a big Lauren Delany break, Ireland\u2019s pack wrestled their way to get an upper hand in set-piece and Fowley again used her kicking skill to create Ireland\u2019s fourth try.<\/p>\n

The cross-field pass found Laura Sheehan, introduced for a Six Nations debut before half-time, and the UL Bohs woman caught despite a wild incoming tackle from Stefan and wriggled over the line after hitting the deck.<\/p>\n

Fowley wasn\u2019t able to nail the touchline conversion, so the visitors still had a two-point deficit to close as the clock ticked towards the 80.<\/p>\n

Buoyed by a fervent home crowd, it was Italy who looked the most likely to grab a late score though. And so they powered towards the finish line and sealed the win to remain unbeaten and move Italy top of the Six Nations table before England face Wales tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Scorers:<\/em><\/p>\n

Italy<\/p>\n

Tries: A Muzzo, G Franco (2), Stefan<\/p>\n

Conversions: M Silari (3\/4)<\/p>\n

Penalties: M Silari (1\/1)<\/p>\n

Ireland<\/p>\n

Tries: E Considine (2), A Caplice, L Sheehan<\/p>\n

Conversions:\u00a0N Fowley (2\/4)\u00a0<\/p>\n

Penalties: N Fowley (1\/1)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Click:\u88dd\u4fee Italy Women 29 Click Here: Paris Saint-Germain soccer tracksuit Ireland Women 27 BONUS POINTS ALL round, but Ireland won\u2019t look back fondly on a night when they slipped to a first Six Nations loss to Italy. Italy were led by the brilliantly abrasive Giada Franco, with Beatrice Rigoni pulling strings with aplomb in midfield … <\/p>\n

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