Italy putting the pressure on inside the 22

Ireland secure the lineout and Briggs clears but its out on the full so we will come back for an Italy lineout

Italy pin Ireland back inside their 22 with a good kick in behind

Niamh Briggs gets Ireland off the mark early with a penalty

And we are under way here at the Aviva.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's live coverage of this 6 nations clash between the Irish and Italian women's teams. After a great win for the men's side hopefully the women can follow up with another victory as they line out in the Aviva today