Steph Catley spot on as Australia earn narrow Women's World Cup opening win over Ireland
Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at the finals ended in defeat as Steph Catley's second-half penalty earned co-hosts Australia a 1-0 win in Sydney.
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Catley penalty gives Kerr-less Australia winning start
SYDNEY :Co-hosts Australia laboured initially in the absence of injured captain Sam Kerr but a second-half penalty from Steph Catley got them off to a solid start at the Women's World Cup with a 1-0 win over Ireland in Group B on Thursday.
RTÉ apologises as fans slam World Cup coverage for Ireland's opening game
RTÉ was forced to apologise for sound and picture issues as fans were left disappointed in Ireland's opening World Cup game against Australia.
WATCH | Stormers share update on new pitch: 'World class ... on track and progressing well'
The Stormers will soon have a new playing surface as the process of relaying the Cape Town Stadium pitch started earlier this month.
Rassie says U20 Rugby Championship will help Junior Boks catch up to northern counterparts
SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has lauded Sanzaar's decision to launch an U20 Rugby Championship.
Wilkinson's goal gives New Zealand win over Norway in an emotional Women's World Cup opener
Hannah Wilkinson scored to open the second half and New Zealand went on to beat Norway 1-0 on Thursday for its first-ever win at the Women's World Cup, just hours after a shooting in downtown Auckland shocked the host nation.
New Zealand beat Norway 1-0 in Women's World Cup opening game
New Zealand got off to a flying start on day one of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Norway in Auckland's Eden Park.
Australia captain Sam Kerr ruled out of Ireland game at World Cup with injury
Australia captain and forward Sam Kerr was ruled out of two games of the Women's World Cup, including the opener against Ireland on Thursday, after picking up a calf injury in training a day earlier.