Classy Parsons hat-trick has Ireland back on right track

■By JESS PORTER

GALWAY-native Beibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick in her own backyard as Ireland delivered a statement victory to see off Italy.
In the first Women’s Six Nations game at Connacht’s newly redeveloped Dexcom Stadium, Ireland scored nine tries to get back on track after last week’s loss to England.
Ireland captain Erin

Ireland……………57pts
Tries: Lane 6, Wafer 14, Parsons 19, 30, 40; O’Connor 23, Perry 35, Moloney-MacDonald 43, Hogan 72
Conversions: O’Brien 6, 15, 20, 36, 41, 73

Italy ………………..20pts
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