Ireland head coach Carla Ward speaks to her players

Ireland head coach Carla Ward speaks to her players

Ireland will hit the slopes in their bid to peak for World Cup qualification after Carla Ward’s side discovered the venues for their Nations League away assignments.

Grenoble’s Stade Des Alpes, once home to this parish’s rugby columnist Bernard Jackman when the stadium’s rugby tenants played TOP 14 rugby, will host the final qualifier of six on June 9.