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Slideshow: How Ireland Women's team made history against England

Follow Fiona Coghlan and her teammates over the course of a day to remember.

IRELAND WOMEN’S TEAM defeated reigning Six Nations champions England 25-0 at Ashbourne today.

Winger Alison Miller scored a hat-trick of tries but all 23 of the Irish players played their part in a memorable victory, which was their first ever international triumph over England.

Here is how the triumphant day unfolded:

Slideshow: How Ireland Women's team made history against England
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  • A rousing team talk

  • The game was streamed live online on Irish Rugby TV

  • The team pose before the green storm

  • The captain leads out her side

  • A picture that sums up the Irish commitment

  • Alison Miller: Hat-trick heroine

  • Marie Louise Reilly had a brilliant game

  • Niamh Briggs also scored a try

  • Joy Neville celebrates

  • "We've done it!"

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