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.
Three Westmeath Players Named On Intermediate Team Of The Year
Anna Jones, Lucy McCartan and Sarah Dillon have been selected.
Athlone Town Looking To Win Fourth Straight League Game
Town are currently 7th in the table.
Aoife O’Brien Takes Rás na mBan Lead
The Mullingar cyclist impressed during yesterday's second stage.
Offaly SHC: Ballinamere Looking To Seal Semi-Final Spot
The final round of group games take place this weekend.
Athlone Town Continue Push For Women's Premier Division Title
Town host Waterford this Saturday.
Laois SHC: Five Games To Conclude Group Stages
The action gets underway tomorrow evening.
Katie Taylor Set For Final Fight At Croke Park
The Bray woman takes on Flora Pili this Saturday night.
Westmeath SFC: Semi-Final Place Up For Grabs
The Down's take on Garrycastle this Sunday.
Westmeath SFC: Four Draws Leave St Loman’s Needing Caulry Win
Paddy Dowdall's side have drawn all their games so far.
Alex Dunne Returns To Formula Two Action In Monza
This is the first F2 race since July.
Offaly F2 Star Launches Cannonball Charity Partnership
Clonbollogue's Alex Dunne launched this years partnership between Cannonball and Ronald McDonald House.
Westmeath SFC: Garrycastle Continue Push For Place In Knockout Stages
John Keane's side were victorious over Mullingar Shamrocks on Sunday.
Record Time Broken At Tullamore Half Marathon
Jake O'Regan created history on Saturday.
Offaly SFC: Clara Manager Delighted To Progress To Knockout Stages
Clara will face Shamrocks in the quarter-finals.
Athlone Town Seal Third League Win In A Row
Town are closing in on the play-off spots.
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's And Coralstown Kinnegad Finishes As Draw
It's St Loman's fourth draw in a row this season.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane And Rhode Book Semi-Final Spots
Tullamore, Ballycommon, Clara and Shamrocks will play in the quarter-finals.
Athlone Town Take Big Step Towards Retaining Premier Division Title
Lily Agg's side are six points clear at the top.
Athlone Town Looking To Maintain Lead In Women's Premier Division
Kick off is at 3pm tomorrow.
Pat Colgan Pedal The Peaks Challenge Set For Sunday
The annual race will set off from Tullamore Harriers.
