Ireland see off resilient Japan to win World Cup opener
Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 victory over Japan.
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France break Ireland hearts with comeback to reach World Cup semi-finals
Ireland feel agonisingly short of a place in the last four of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, throwing away a 13-0 half-time lead to crash out 18-13 to France in their quarter-final at Sandy Park.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland
Teenage sensation Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick as World Cup holders New Zealand claimed top spot in Pool C with a crushing 40-0 victory over Ireland in Brighton.
Aoife Wafer misses out as Ireland team named for New Zealand clash
Aoife Wafer is not on the Ireland side to face New Zealand in their final group game on Sunday in Brighton.
South Africa beat Italy to book first Women's World Cup quarter-final
South Africa beat Italy for the first time with a 29-24 victory in York to seal a maiden Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and were joined in the last eight by France, Ireland and New Zealand on Sunday.
South Africa on brink of Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
South Africa beat Italy for the first time in their history with a 29-24 victory in York to leave them on the brink of a first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, which will be confirmed if France beat Brazil later on Sunday.
Ireland make seven changes for World Cup clash with Spain
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has made seven changes to his starting XV for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Spain in Northampton.
Woodman-Wickliffe extends try-scoring record as New Zealand beat Spain
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand defeated Spain 54-8 in York, with Ireland and South Africa also picking up comfortable victories on Sunday.
Scott Bemand believes battle against Japan will stand Ireland in good stead
Ireland boss Scott Bemand insisted his side’s strength in adversity will stand them in good stead for the rest of the World Cup after overcoming Japan 42-14.