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Robert Hynes

What time and TV channel is Ireland v Wales on today in the Women's Six Nations?

Ireland kick off their Women's Six Nations campaign at home to Wales on Saturday.

The Girls in Green thrashed Wales 45-0 in Cardiff last year and the visitors will be seeking revenge here.

But Ireland have had plenty of issues since, with players criticising the IRFU after they failed to qualify for the World Cup last September.

Greg McWilliams has come in as head coach, with Nichola Fryday the new captain after Ciara Griffin retired.

Here's everything you need to know about the game:

Where and when is it?

The match takes place at the RDS Arena in Dublin on Saturday, March 26.

What time is kick-off?

The action is scheduled to start at 4.45pm.

What channel is it on?

Virgin Media One will show the match live, with their coverage starting at 4pm.

You can also follow updates with The Irish Mirror's live blog.

Quotes corner

Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams: “I don’t look back on that fixture from last year because you’re dealing with a completely different animal. Remember, they’ve all got momentum going towards the Rugby World Cup.

“There’s seven or eight players that are playing for Bristol in the Premier 15s, at a good standard. I mentioned the likes of (Siwan) Lillicrap or Jasmine Joyce, you’re also looking at Megan Webb and (Robyn) Wilkins and (Keira) Bevan in the half-backs.

“I mean they’re really good rugby players and they’re now in that professional environment more often. There’s twelve full-time pros, there’s twelve part-time pros.

“Ioan Cunningham, their coach, is somebody who I mentioned before, I’m in a WhatsApp group with him that Bernard Jackman created and he’s a smart coach, he offers a lot.

“I think Wales have got the right person to lead that programme. I think (WRU Performance Director) Nigel Walker, behind the scenes, is doing great work with the community.

“I think It’s a completely different outfit that we’re picking. I think it’s a great one to start with. There’s always a good ding-dong with Wales and I think they’re going to come out ready to go.

“Wales are prepping for a World Cup and they’re going to have their ducks in a row. They’re very good, they did well in their November Tests and against the (USA) Falcons last week. We’ve got our work cut out and we’re looking forward to giving it a go.”

Betting odds

Ireland win: 1/14

Wales win: 17/2

Draw: 33/1

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