Ireland Women secured a historic Test series victory in South Africa, winning the second Test 38-17 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. This followed a 40-27 win in the first match, giving Ireland a 2-0 series triumph. Captain Erin King hailed her side as "history makers" after becoming the first Irish team to win back-to-back Tests in South Africa. The victory capped a successful WXV Global Series campaign where Ireland finished with three wins from four matches.
Beibhinn Parsons was the standout try-scorer with a hat-trick, supported by Aoife Dalton's double and King's opening score. Ireland overcame an early deficit and a late Springboks fightback, scoring 24 unanswered points to seal the win. King, in her first year as captain, led the side to seven wins from 10 matches. The team reflected on the rarity of the opportunity, enjoying both the competition and the South African experience. This series win marks a landmark achievement for Irish women's rugby.
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