Beibhinn Parsons: ‘It was the ultimate year of sport for me’

Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons says Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has brought clarity to the women’s team after a successful 2024.

Bemand came into the side following Ireland missing out on qualification for the 2022 Rugby World Cup, and finishing bottom of the Six Nations in 2023.

However, in 2024, Ireland finished third in the Six Nations, securing qualification for the World Cup in England next summer, and defeated New Zealand in October in the WXV 1 series.

Looking back on the year...