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Sean Lynn’s side were beaten 33-12 out in Belfast
Wales’ Women’s losing run went on after a 33-12 Six Nations defeat away to Ireland in Belfast.
Sean Lynn’s side have now lost their last eight matches, while their last win in the Six Nations was in April 2024. Having shown plenty of encouraging signs in attack against England last time out, their trip to Ireland was a flatter performance on the whole.
Wales did start well, but Aoife Wafer handed the home side the lead against the run of play after the back-row’s forced her way over the line.
The visitors did hit back, with Georgia Evans marking her first start of the tournament with a try from close ragnge.
Ireland had a try for Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald ruled out for double movement, but it wouldn’t be long before they were ahead again.
Wafer turned provider, shaking off a number of Wales players to set up Beibhinn Parsons.
Ireland moved further ahead just before the break, with Brittany Hogan crossing for their third after relentless pressure.
Ireland were reduced to 14 after Moloney-MacDonald kicked out at Evans.
However, Wales failed to capitalist on the numerical advantage – eventually losing Jasmine Joyce to the sin-bin.
Just before the hour-mark, Wafer grabbed her second to seal the bonus point for Ireland.
Ireland thought they had scored a fifth, only for Neve Jones to have her try chalked off by the TMO.
The final minutes saw Joyce cross for Wales’ second.
However, it would be the hosts who had the final say – with Hogan powering over for her second.
Wales face Italy in their final match as they look to avoid a second winless Six Nations campaign.
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