Ireland Women Head Coach Tom Tierney has made one change to the side that overcame Italy last Friday night for the forthcoming clash against France.

Katie Fitzhenry has been promoted from the bench to be named in the centre with Jackie Shiels named among the replacements.
 
Tierney said: “It was great to get the result last week and there was some good things we can take out of the Italy clash. This week sees another step up for the players in terms of opposition.
 
“Playing at home is a great plus for us and hopefully we will have a big Ashbourne crowd to make it a good atmosphere to help give those home supporters a good performance and a win.”
 
The game will be streamed live on www.IrishRugby.ie with a commentary team that includes former Women’s International Fiona Coghlan.
 
Ireland Women’s Team & Replacements (v France Women. Ashbourne RFC, Meath – Kick-off 19.30hrs):

15 – Niamh Briggs (UL Bohemian/ Munster) CAPTAIN
14 – Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
13 – Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
12 – Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock/ Leinster)
11 – Alison Miller (Portlaoise/Connacht)
10 – Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
9 – Larissa Muldoon (Skewen RFC)        
1 – Ruth O’Reilly (Galwegians/ Connacht)
2 – Gillian Bourke (Olympico de Pozuelo RFC)
3 – Ailis Egan (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
4 – Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
5 –Marie Louise Reilly (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
6 – Paula Fitzpatrick (St Marys/ Leinster)
7 – Claire Molloy (Bristol/ Connacht)
8 – Heather O’Brien (Highfield/ Munster)
 
Replacements: 

16 – Sarah Mimnagh (Wasps/Exiles)
17 – Fiona Hayes (UL Bohemian/ Munster)
18 – Fiona O’Brien (Old Belvedere/ Leinster)
19 – Orla Fitzsimons (St Marys/ Leinster)
20 – Katie Norris (Blackrock / Leinster)
21 – Tania Rosser (Blackrock/ Leinster)
22 – Jackie Shiels (Richmond/ Exiles)
23 – Sene Naoupu (Galwegians/Connacht) 

Ireland Women’s 6 Nations Fixtures and Results, Stream details and Ticket Costs: 

Friday, 6th February, 19:00: Italy 5 Ireland 30

Friday, 13th February, 19:30: Ireland v France, Ashbourne RFC – Stream: www.IrishRugby.ie – Tickets: €;10.00 adults/ €;5.00 for OAP/Student/Child

Friday, 27th February, 19:30: Ireland v England, Ashbourne RFC – Stream: www.IrishRugby.ie – Tickets: €;10.00 adults/ €;5.00 for OAP/Student/Child

Sunday, 15th March, 12:00: Wales v Ireland, Swansea RFC – Stream: www.S4C.co.uk – Ticket: £10.00 Adult/ No charge for OAP/Student/Child

Sunday, 22nd March, 13:00: Scotland v Ireland, Broadwood Stadium – Stream: TBC -Tickets: £5.00 Adult/ No charge for OAP/Student/Child