Ireland expecting a strong challenge from cohesive Italian side

Both Ireland and Italy have suffered two defeats apiece in women’s Six Nations

Munster aim to extend their winning run to nine in Dragons clash

Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May

Connacht bolstered by return of Tiernan O’Halloran for Munster encounter

Munster coach van Graan makes 10 changes to side that lost out to Saracens

Ireland pipped at the post by Wales

Injury-time Keira Bevan try secures victory for Wales at UCD

Munster can maintain momentum as Scannell set for landmark appearance

Pro14 preview: Scarlets v Munster, Parc y Scarlets (5.0, live on TG4, Premier Sports 2)

Minimal changes and momentum give Ulster the edge

Darren Sweetnam, Jean Kleyn, Conor Oliver and Tommy O’Donnell are back for Munster

Young Munster claim the bragging rights