Ireland edge Spain to earn WXV 3 promotion

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CORK, IRELAND: APRIL 1: Linda Djougang #1 of Ireland, Grace Moore #7 of Ireland, and Nichola Fryday #4 of Ireland react behind the posts after conceding a try during the Ireland V France, Women's Six Nations Rugby match at Musgrave Park on April 1st, 2023, in Cork, Ireland. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

Ireland.............. 15
Spain.................. 13

Ireland launched a stirring second-half fightback to see off Spain 15-13 and claim top spot in WXV 3.
The clash between the two remaining unbeaten teams started badly for Scott Bemand’s side, who lost flanker Edel McMahon to a yellow card inside two minutes. Spain made the advantage count when Aoife Dalton’s loose pass was seized on by Claudia Pena.
Amalia Argudo added the conversion and then a penalty to open up a 10-0 lead, which was reduced in the 35th minute when Dannah O’Brien’s penalty got Ireland on the board.
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