Ireland Women's rugby is set for a landmark moment this Sunday, and scrum coach Denis Fogarty is making one thing crystal clear: this is just the beginning. As the team prepares to face Scotland in their final Women's Six Nations clash at the iconic Aviva Stadium (kick-off 14:30 BST), over 30,000 tickets have already been sold, signaling a major step forward for the sport in Ireland.

"This isn't a once-off," Fogarty emphasized, reflecting on the significance of the occasion. "It's exactly what the girls deserve." The former Munster hooker, now in his fourth Six Nations campaign with the squad, described the journey to this point as "quite a journey," noting that the massive crowd is a testament to the team's hard work over the past few years.

But while the atmosphere promises to be electric, Fogarty is laser-focused on one thing: performance. "You've got to enjoy this occasion—playing in front of a crowd like that at the Aviva—but we've talked about the performance, and that's what matters to us," he said. "Our performance must match the occasion."

Ireland currently sit with two wins from four outings, having beaten Italy and Wales at home. A victory on Sunday would secure third place in the standings and complete a clean sweep of their home fixtures. Last week's 33-12 win over Wales at Belfast's Affidea Stadium was impressive, but Fogarty sees room for improvement, especially against a Scotland side that upset Ireland in last year's meeting.

"They've upset us a few times, so not taking them lightly will be one thing we're guarded against," Fogarty warned. "We've looked at areas from last week where Wales upset our speed of ball. It's about making sure we get that right on the day and focus on what we're able to do to play our game."

For fans, this Sunday represents more than just a match—it's a celebration of how far women's rugby in Ireland has come. And with the team determined to deliver a performance worthy of the occasion, it's shaping up to be a day to remember.