Rugby

RTE to broadcast Women’s match at Twickenham live

Viewers will be given an opportunity to see how Ireland’s men’s and women’s teams get on against their English counterparts as they chase respective Triple Crowns

Ireland’s Claire Molloy, Lynne Cantwell and Gillian Bourke celebrate another victory. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Ireland’s Claire Molloy, Lynne Cantwell and Gillian Bourke celebrate another victory. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho
Thu Feb 13 2014 - 15:48

RTÉ Two will have live coverage of the Women's Six Nations Championship match between England and Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday week (6.20). The game takes place immediately after Joe Schmidt's Ireland side look to continue their unbeaten run in the men's tournament.

Ireland's Grand Slam winning women's team have beaten Scotland and Wales in their opening matches and like the men, will be chasing a Triple Crown against England. Ryle Nugent will commentate with Joy Neville alongside while Rosie Foley will provide expert analysis in studio.

The programme will start at 6.15.

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