Ireland go out with a whimper in Cardiff

IRELAND fell to their fourth defeat in what has been a hugely disappointing Women’s Six Nations campaign when Wales cruised to a 24-5 win in Cardiff Arms Park yesterday. Adam Griggs’ side made a bright start when 17-year-old Beibhinn Parsons crossed for an unconverted try but after that the home side took over with touchdowns from Jess Kavanagh, Carys Phillips, Bethan Lewis and Jasmine Joyce.

PROP Jack Boyle wa the hero with two tries as St Michael’s powered past Gonzaga to claim the Leinster Schools Senior Cup at the RDS yesterday. Gonzaga went in to the final as heavy underdogs but gave a fine account of themselves before succumbing to the power and focus of St Michael’s on a 28-5 scoreline.

CBC Cork saw off their great city rivals PBC 5-3 to claim a tense Munster Senior Schools final at Musgrave Park yesterday. Captain Scott Buckley scored the only try of the game with Pres’s sole score coming from a Louis Bruce penalty.

NORTHAMPTON fly-half James Grayson took centre stage as Saints lifted the Premiership Rugby Cup thanks to a 23-9 victory over Saracens in yesterday’s final at Franklin’s Gardens. It was the club’s first win against their topflight rivals in over three years and a first piece of silverware for five years.

AUSTRALIAN media reports claim Glasgow coach Dave Rennie is close to agreeing a deal to take over from ex-Leinster boss Michael Cheika as Wallabies head coach after the World Cup.