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Ireland fight back to beat Italy as Women's Six Nations resumes in Dublin

By PA
Claire Molloy of Ireland steps inside Sara Tounesi of Italy during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and Italy at Energia Park in Dublin. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ireland fought back to beat Italy 21-7 as the Women’s Six Nations Championship resumed in Dublin.

Ireland’s third victory from four starts in a tournament that started eight months ago looked in doubt when they trailed to a Melissa Bettoni try and Michela Sillari conversion just before half-time.

But a strong response produced tries in quick succession for forwards Lindsay Peat and Claire Molloy, both converted by Hannah Tyrrell, before a late penalty try sealed victory.

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The win took Ireland second in the table behind unbeaten leaders and Grand Slam favourites England.