Having lead for a lot of the match, they were beaten by the narrowest of margins.
Ireland are already on the back foot as they look to qualify for October’s World Cup finals.
Adam Griggs’ side were beaten 8-7 by Spain in Parma.
Kilcormac lock Nichola Fryday was in the starting 15 for the opening round tie.
Earlier today, tournament hosts Italy ran in six tries as they beat Scotland 38-points to 13.
Only the group winners qualify for New Zealand, and Ireland face Italy on Sunday.
Westmeath Family Into Final Of Ireland's Fittest Family
The final takes place this Sunday.
Athlone Town Learn Fixtures For New League Of Ireland Season
The men's season will kick off first in February.
Isabel Ryan And Alexis Stickland To Continue With Athlone Town In 2026
The pair won a league and cup double with the club this season.
Our Defending Starts From 1 to 15 - Kirsten Keenan
The Camross team secured All Ireland glory on Sunday.
Sallins Prove Too Strong For Tubberclair In Leinster Decider
The Kildare side now progress to the All Ireland semi-finals.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Defeat In Women's Super League
Brooke Kane, Destinee Bursch and Sorcha Tiernan led the scoring for Liffey.
Leinster Overcome Leicester Tigers With Strong Second Half Performance
Two second half tries were enough for the province to turn it around.
Medals Secured For Ireland At European Cross Country Championships
Midlands athletes were in action in Portugal yesterday.
All Ireland Glory Achieved By Camross
Arien Delaney's side secured the win with a dominant second half performance.
Dublin Lions End Portlaoise Panthers' Perfect Home Record
The Dublin side were too strong for Jack Scully's team.
Success For Camross But Heartbreak For Tubberclair
The two midlands sides were competing in finals over the weekend.
Portlaoise Panthers Back In Super League Action This Weekend
They are aiming to end their losing streak.
Camross Name Tomas Burke As New Hurling Manager
He takes over from David Cuddy.
Midlands Stars Set For European Cross Country Championships
The championships take place in Portugal.
Laois U20 Hurler And Footballer Of The Year Revealed
David Donohue and Liam Kirby have both enjoyed impressive seasons.
Camross Has Nothing To Lose This Weekend - Arien Delaney
The Laois side are aiming to add to their county and provincial success.
Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Leinster's Champions Cup Clash
Leo Cullen's side take on Leicester Tigers tomorrow.
Leinster Glory The Target For Tubberclair This Weekend
The Westmeath side take on Kildare side Sallins this Sunday.
Portlaoise Panthers Aiming To End Losing Streak
The Laois side are three games without a win.
Camross Getting Set For All Ireland Final
The Laois side take on Ballincollig from Croke Park this Sunday.
