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Katie Corrigan celebrates Ireland's first try with Aoibheann Reilly and Neve Jones Ben Brady/INPHO
Rugby
Ireland beat Scotland to finish third in Women's Six Nations, and qualify for 2025 Rugby World Cup
Tries from Katie Corrigan and Cliodhna Moloney gave Ireland a vital 15-12 win in Belfast.
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Ireland 15-12 Scotland
DANNAH O’BRIEN’S PENALTY six minutes from time gave Ireland a 15-12 win over Scotland in Belfast on Saturday afternoon — securing third place in the Women’s Six Nations, and with it, qualification for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Second-half tries from Katie Corrigan and Cliodhna Moloney saw Scott Bemand’s side come from behind to book their return to the World Cup for the first time since 2017.
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