Both sides take to the field for the first half. We pause for the anthems.

Hello all and welcome to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this huge Women's 6 Nations clash between Ireland and France at Donnybrook. After two gripping encounters between the countries' U20s and Men's teams, our focus now turns to the Women's. Ireland go into this match full of confidence, having picked up two away bonus point victories at Scotland and Italy. They face a real test today however, against a highly powerful French team. France absolutely dismantled a Scottish side two weeks ago, scoring 55 unanswered points. So they will be certainly be looking to get themselves back into the competition with a win today. Blustery conditions today in Donnybrook so let's see how both teams cope. Stay tuned for live updates!

Not yet. It is growing though... Little steps.

Just wondering, would womens rugby not be able to fill a bigger venue. It is the 6 Nations afterall!