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Fryday suffers loss as Welsh hit back

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Exeter Chiefs lock Nichola Fryday, who skippered Ireland against Wales, leads her side off at the final whistle at The RDS. Picture: Getty Images

By Mark Stevens
26/3/22

Wales got their Women's Six Nations campaign off to a successful start by coming from behind to seal a bonus-point 27-19 win over Ireland in Dublin.

Tries from Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe and Linda Djougang to a score from Carys Phillips had put the hosts - who were captained by Exeter Chiefs lock Nichola Fryday for the first time - 14-5 ahead after a hugely competitive first half.

However, Welsh replacement Donna Rose crossed twice in the second half, alongside scores from Jasmine Joyce and Hannah Jones to seal a famous win.

Stacey Flood registered Ireland's only second-half points with her score.

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