Béibhinn Parsons becomes Ireland women’s all-time 15s try scorer after brace in Galway

Béibhinn Parsons scored a brace of tries in Ireland's WXV Global Series match against Japan at Dexcom Stadium, taking her international tally to 24. That total makes her the all-time leading try-scorer for Ireland's senior women in the 15s game, surpassing Alison Miller. Why it matters locally and personally

• Senior debut: 18 November 2018 at Energia Park, Donnybrook, coming on as a 73rd-minute replacement against the United States at age 16. That made her the youngest Ireland senior international (male or female) at the time.
• First international try: 17 March 2019, Cardiff Arms Park, in a Women's Six Nations match against Wales at age 17.
• Recent form: Earlier in the year (18 April), Parsons scored a hat-trick in Galway as Ireland beat Italy 57-20 in the Women's Six Nations.
• Caps: The milestone try that made her Ireland's top try-scorer came in her 37th international appearance.

How Parsons describes the moment and her outlook Parsons called the record "definitely something that's new" and said she didn't expect such an association when she began playing for Ireland at 16. She emphasized being back with the squad and enjoying training. She also stressed that while the record is special, her immediate focus is on the ongoing campaign and improving aspects of Ireland's play.

Alison Miller previously held the record Parsons eclipsed. Miller, a two-time Six Nations winner who also played her provincial rugby with Connacht, scored a hat-trick in Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam win over England. Parsons noted the significance of overtaking Miller because they played together in Connacht and spent time together in the Ireland setup in 2019. Parsons said Miller still offers occasional advice.

The article recounts Parsons has had injury frustrations in recent times but remains a dynamic player when fit. She acknowledged missing games and campaigns, and framed the record as meaningful for her family. She also said there is much she wants to work on and more to achieve with the team.

Parsons and Ireland remain in the middle of the WXV Global Series campaign. The article highlights her intention to contribute further to the team and to address on-field issues as Ireland push through the international window.