O’Brien keeps her cool to make sure for Ireland

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CORK, IRELAND: APRIL 22: The Ireland team after the side's loss during the Ireland V England, Women's Six Nations Rugby match at Musgrave Park on April 22nd, 2023, in Cork, Ireland. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

By JOHN CLEMENT

Ireland...............15pts
Tries: Corrigan 41, Moloney 58
Conversions: O’Brien 59
Penalties: O’Brien 73

Scotland ...........12pts
Tries: Martin 7, Thomson 49
Conversions: Nelson 51
DANNAH O’Brien’s pivotal penalty saw Ireland finish third and secure a 2025 World Cup qualification place.
This year’s campaign marks a remarkable turnaround from last year’s Wooden Spoon and a place in next year’s showpiece tournament in England is a big boost after missing out in 2021.
“It means so much,” said Ireland No.8 Brittany Hogan. “We came out for a performance today. We didn’t kno...

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