Adversary backed Irish girl (5)

I believe the answer is:

rival

(Other definitions for rival that I've seen before include "Adversary, antagonist" , "Emulate" , "Contender" , "Be equal to in quality" , "Close competitor" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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