Slideshow: How Ireland Women’s team made history against England

Follow Fiona Coghlan and her teammates over the course of a day to remember.

09/02/13 18,450 Views 39 Comments

IRELAND WOMEN’S TEAM defeated reigning Six Nations champions England 25-0 at Ashbourne today.

Winger Alison Miller scored a hat-trick of tries but all 23 of the Irish players played their part in a memorable victory, which was their first ever international triumph over England.

Here is how the triumphant day unfolded:

Slideshow: How Ireland Women’s team made history against England

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A rousing team talk
Ireland head coach Philip Doyle talks to his team before the game. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
The game was streamed live online on Irish Rugby TV
Online commentators Fiona Steed and Adrian O'Farrell. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
The team pose before the green storm
The Ireland squad say cheese before kick-off. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
The captain leads out her side
Irish captain Fiona Coghlan was determined to get one over the English. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
A picture that sums up the Irish commitment
The ladies line up for the national anthems. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Alison Miller: Hat-trick heroine
The evasive winger scored three super tries for Ireland. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Marie Louise Reilly had a brilliant game
The Leinster second-row is tackled by Amber Reed of England ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Niamh Briggs also scored a try
Niamh Briggs, tackled here by Amber Reed, added five points from the boot. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
Joy Neville celebrates
The Irish flanker was chuffed with the win and didn't care who knew about it. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan
"We've done it!"
The Irish bench erupted with joy at the final whistle. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

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Shane Walsh 09/02/13 #

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Well done ladies, well deserved!

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Just Some Guy 09/02/13 #

10 252

Ireland u-20s won
Ireland ladies won

Over to the Senior Team now

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- Brian Rochford 09/02/13 #
  
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  Fantastic . Well done girls.
  
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- Barry Gormley 09/02/13 #
  
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  Irish and english legends are playing in Donnybrook tonight as well. Lets hope its 4 for 4.
  
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- Cian O Donoghue 09/02/13 #
  
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  And Irish clubs….
  
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- Paul Harvey 09/02/13 #
  
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  The legends also won tonight 26-19 in donnybrook
  
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kieran flanagan 09/02/13 #

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Great win england are semi pros and our ladys aren’t . England have won the 6 nation for last 7 years and 6 of those grand slam

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Dublin Physiotherapy 09/02/13 #

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Fantastic result, well done Ireland

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Davy Soup 09/02/13 #

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I went to see this game today. Id never seen womens rugby before. The talent, skill, speed and determination of the Irish girls was a joy to watch. England were totally outplayed and outclassed. Well done Ireland.

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Mary McMahon 09/02/13 #

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The last time England women lost an International match was in 2004.
Well done Ireland!! Go for the Grand Slam!!

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Oswald Cobblepot 09/02/13 #

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Congrats to the women’s team, great result. Hopefully irfu will wake up a bit and up the funding. Great to see all national teams doing so well

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Patrick Lavery 09/02/13 #

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Well done Ireland Ladies..Are you watching Lads..over to you!!

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Caroline Doorley 09/02/13 #

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Fantastic victory! And great to see the women actually in the papers for a change!

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Paul Harvey 09/02/13 #

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How come no shirt sponsor for the women.

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Peter O'Halloran 09/02/13 #

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Great result

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Aidan Williams 09/02/13 #

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Well done . What a great win .

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Trish Montgomery 09/02/13 #

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Fantastic result ladies well done.

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John Cotter 09/02/13 #

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Outstanding. Briggs is a legend

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Dermot Fennelly 09/02/13 #

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They won

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- Tony Rogers 09/02/13 #
  
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  Dermot are you Sherlock Holmes
  
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Dermot Fennelly 09/02/13 #

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World ploughing championship on in stade francais this year !

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- Oswald Cobblepot 09/02/13 #
  
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  Jesus it terrible there, scrums we’re pointless
  
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- Dexter Gordon 10/02/13 #
  
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  What!?
  
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Deckav 10/02/13 #

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Well done to their coach Philip “Goose” Doyle.

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Sheila Gleasure 10/02/13 #

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Simply the best, congrats ladies you have done your country so proud! What an achievement

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Emma Dalton 10/02/13 #

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Fantastic achievement! Well done ladies!

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chair man 09/02/13 #

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the article doesn’t actually say what ‘history’ was made

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- Patrick McCarry 09/02/13 #
  
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  Must’ve been too excited. First ever win over the English. Included now; cheers.
  
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- Mary McMahon 09/02/13 #
  
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  Previous to this match England had won 38 out of 39 matches (they drew one) and hadn’t been beaten since 2004. The Irish girls played amazingly today. Well deserved win.
  
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Emmet O'Donnell 10/02/13 #

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Well done ladies what an achievement!!!!

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HelloGoogleTracking! 09/02/13 #

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Is it any good to watch?
Since I have never seen it televised I assume it isn’t entertaining and a bit dull.

Terrible assumption to make I know!! I’d like to check it out, is it online anywhere to watch?

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- Paul Walsh 09/02/13 #
  
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  It was broadcast live on the IRFU website. A great game to watch, or be at. Webcast still on the site.
  
  It wasn’t televised as it clashed with the Scotland v Italy game.
  
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Brian O'Se 09/02/13 #

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Pity about the dressing room flags

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Lashes 10/02/13 #

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England not at full strength today, think they have an eye on 7s World Cup in Russia. Still well done girls.

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Patrick Lyons 09/02/13 #

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They should have dressed better for the occasion.

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- Brian Rochford 09/02/13 #
  
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  You would not say that to their faces ….
  
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- Ruairi O' Sullivan 09/02/13 #
  
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  Well done Patrick…..clap clap…..you made a funny……such clever wit
  
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Slideshow: How Ireland Women’s team made history against England

Follow Fiona Coghlan and her teammates over the course of a day to remember.

A rousing team talk

The game was streamed live online on Irish Rugby TV

The team pose before the green storm

The captain leads out her side

A picture that sums up the Irish commitment

Alison Miller: Hat-trick heroine

Marie Louise Reilly had a brilliant game

Niamh Briggs also scored a try

Joy Neville celebrates

"We've done it!"

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