Beibhinn Parsons scored a hat-trick of tries as Ireland closed out their WXV Global Series campaign by securing a historic Test series win over South Africa in Cape Town. Winger Parsons, the team's all-time leading try-scorer, crossed once in the first half and twice after half-time to lift the Irish to a hard-fought win after falling behind with 20 minutes left.
Captain Erin King and Aoife Dalton (2) also scored to help Ireland see off the Springboks in another bruising encounter at Athlone Stadium. Unam Tose, Sizophila Solontsi and Vainah Ubisi crossed for the hosts, who were unable to avenge last week's 40-27 loss at the same venue.
In following up last week's win with another six-try display, Scott Bemand's side become the first Irish side to win back-to-back Tests on South African soil. The result caps a historic campaign for the visitors, who showed resilience in a physical contest.
Ireland's 38-17 victory marks a significant milestone, underlining their growing strength in the women's game and their ability to respond when under pressure.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing