Ireland women's rugby team aims to improve against France

Ireland's women's rugby team is feeling confident as they prepare to face France in the 2025 Women's Six Nations. Eve Higgins, a 25-year-old centre, highlighted the team's progress since last year, despite suffering a defeat in their opening match. In that game, Ireland lost 38-17 to France but scored two late tries, signaling improvement. Higgins mentioned that the team has been focusing on learning from past games and has a strong understanding of their game plan. Coach Scott Bemand pointed out that it has been years since Ireland scored against France, making the recent tries a boost to their confidence. Ireland has been performing better lately, winning five out of their last seven matches. This includes victories over Wales and Scotland, securing a spot in the upcoming World Cup in England. Higgins also noted her successful experience in previous games, including a strong performance against Australia. The team trained against France multiple times recently, which helped improve their skills and build confidence. Higgins acknowledged France's strong players but emphasized that Ireland is ready to play their game effectively. She also mentioned improvements in their kicking game, which will aid their strategy. With the World Cup approaching, the team is motivated to perform well. Higgins reflected on the excitement of participating in such major competitions, especially with the event being hosted close to home in England. The players are eager to prove themselves and aim for a spot on the World Cup team.