Ireland’s women beat world champions New Zealand
Ireland’s women produced an upset as they stunned world champions New Zealand 29-27 in their opening WXV1 clash in Vancouver.
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Sunday Sport: Ireland face New Zealand in World Cup, final round of Irish Open
Top spot in Pool C is up for grabs when Ireland take on New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup this afternoon.
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.
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.
Ireland, South Africa cruise to Women’s Rugby World Cup wins
Ireland eased to a 42-14 victory over Japan to get their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign off to an excellent start on Sunday, while South Africa claimed a 66-6 win against debutants Brazil thanks to a hat-trick of tries by No. 8 Aseza Hele in Northampton.
Edel McMahon returns to Ireland team for World Cup opener against Japan
Ireland will have co-captain Edel McMahon back in the side for their World Cup opener against Japan in Northampton on Sunday.
Aoife Wafer and Edel McMahon named in Ireland World Cup squad after injuries
Aoife Wafer has been included in the Ireland squad for the Women's World Cup.
Ireland fall to Canada in final warm-up game before Women’s Rugby World Cup
Canada scored seven tries on their way to a 47-26 victory over Ireland in their final Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match.