Attacking threat from Ireland. Dannah O'Brien grubbers through and Wales are forced to clear from their own goal-line

lineout on the 22 for Ireland.

Irish co-captain Sam Monaghan influential in midfield with some heavy carries. The big lock getting plenty of success getting over the gainline.

Again it is a fumble in the backs that kills the Green attack.

Worrying signs for Wales centre Kerin Lake.

She fell awkwardly in the tackle and is down receiving treatment.

She's a player that's had her fair share of injury problems, hopefully this isn't as serious as it looks.

Ceri Coleman-Phillips
BBC Sport Wales at Virgin Media Park

Ireland are flying in with dominant tackles, and the crowd are getting behind each and every one of them.

Wales scrum-half Keira Bevan with an error as she clears from inside her 22, but it's out on the full and Ireland have a lineout in a dangerous area.

But it comes to nothing and Wales clear.

Lively start to the game with both sides wanting to keep the ball alive.

Wales let down by some poor handling though in midfield and it's a scrum to Ireland

Ceri Coleman-Phillips
BBC Sport Wales at Virgin Media Park

We can't be far from a sellout here at Virgin Media Park, both stands are packed with fans.

There's a great atmosphere in the afternoon sunshine.

First penalty goes the way of Ireland five metres out from their own line.

Wales mauling well but then go off their feet

Lleucu George of Wales gets us underway here at Virgin Media Park

Which of these sides will grab their first win of the Championship? let's find out

Ceri Coleman-Phillips
BBC Sport Wales at Virgin Media Park

The emphasis in and around the Wales camp this week is taking chances.

Wales had 13 visits into England's 22 at Ashton Gate, yet only managed to cross the whitewash once through Keira Bevan.

They need to show a bit more composure this afternoon.

Bevan starting at scrum-half should help with the game management and speed of ball around the ruck.

She's also been tasked with kicking duties to allow Lleucu George to focus on running the game from fly-half.

As we move closer to kick-off, read some of the stories published in the run-up to today's game on the BBC Sport website -

We have the power to beat Ireland - Fleming

Wales have to believe they can do job in Ireland

Moloney has 'got head down and worked hard' - Moloney

Right time for Moloney's return - Bemand

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Cliodhna Moloney is set to earn her first Ireland cap in over two years after being named among the replacements for the encounter at Virgin Media Park.

The hooker, who replaces the injured Sarah Delaney on the bench, was recalled to the squad after last playing for Ireland in November 2021.

Head coach Scott Bemand has made one change to his starting line-up following the loss to Italy last time out with co-captain Edel McMahon returning.

Uncapped forward Shannon Ikahihifo is named on the bench.

Wales make four changes with Keira Bevan, Jasmine Joyce, Alisha Butchers and Sisilia Tuipulotu all coming into their starting XV.

Ireland: Lauren Delany; Katie Corrigan, Eve Higgins, Enya Breen, Beibhinn Parsons; Dannah O'Brien, Aoibheann Reilly; Linda Djougang, Neve Jones, Christy Haney; Dorothy Wall, Sam Monaghan (co-capt); Aoife Wafer, Edel McMahon (co-capt), Brittany Hogan.

Replacements: Cliodhna Moloney, Niamh O'Dowd, Sadhbh McGrath, Fiona Tuite, Shannon Ikahihifo, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Nicole Fowley, Aoife Dalton.

Wales: Jenny Hesketh; Jasmine Joyce, Hannah Jones (capt), Kerin Lake, Carys Cox; Llecu George, Keira Bevan; Gwenllian Prys, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abbie Fleming, Georgia Evans, Alisha Butchers, Alex Callender, Bethan Lewis.

Replacements: Molly Reardon, Abbey Constable, Donna Rose, Natalia John, Gwennan Hopkins, Sian Jones, Kayleigh Powell, Courtney Keight.

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There's a lot at stake for both teams today as Ireland and Wales both aim to secure their first win of this season's Women's Six Nations campaign.

Scott Bemand's Ireland have lost their opening two games away to France and home to Italy while the Welsh suffered a narrow loss at home to Scotland and a heavy defeat away to England.

Wales currently sit bottom of the table and have now lost their last five games in a row since a friendly victory over the USA last summer.

The Welsh did however end a 12-year losing streak in Ireland when they were victorious in Dublin on their last visit in 2022 and were 31-5 victors on their way to a third place finish in the championship when the sides met in Cardiff last year.

Ireland finished bottom of the pile in last year's series and have now lost seven consecutive matches in the Women's Six Nations.

Lots of incentives then for both teams in Cork today and we'll bring you full video coverage on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, plus text commentary of all the action as it unfolds.

After the game, watch out for the match report and highlights of the game appearing on the BBC Sport website too. We have you covered!