England machine derailed by sustained Black Ferns power
Hat-trick of tries by prop Toka Natua helps earn New Zealand a thrilling final victory
Hat-trick of tries by prop Toka Natua helps earn New Zealand a thrilling final victory
Women’s coach expected to take up post in underage set-up
Black Ferns fight back from half-time deficit with stunning performance in Belfast
Tom Tierney confirms he will no longer coach women’s side after latest defeat in Belfast
Irish international gives her version of events surrounding Ireland’s World Cup campaign
Players need to finish with a strong performance after miserable tournament
‘We haven’t performed at this World Cup, absolutely’ – Paula Fitzpatrick
Claire Molloy and Jenny Murphy injuries prove costly as downward spiral continues
World Cup dream may be over but Belfast fixture begins a two-game salvage job
‘There’s huge pride in this team and we’re looking to finish with two performances’
Buck has to stop with Tom Tierney and director of rugby Anthony Eddy for failure to perform
Captain Claire Molloy: ‘They were just able to run around us in the first half too easily’
Early three-try blitz at Belfield means World Cup hosts now playing for fifth place
World’s two top sides complete their pools unbeaten with wins over USA and Canada
Irish centre relishing the task of taking on France in a must-win showdown
If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four
England take on the USA while New Zealand lock horns with strong Canada side
Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game
Serene progress contrasts with Irish struggles but hosts won last Six Nations meeting
Lynne Cantwell, Fiona Steed and Rosie Foley spared nothing in their analysis
Reaction to Women’s Rugby World Cup shows ingrained attitudes yet to be tackled
Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals
Pool B round-up: USA claim second win as they shut out Spain
Black Ferns score 19 tries in 121-0 victory over Hong Kong at Women’s World Cup
Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win
RFU’s decision to end funding of reigning World Cup holders rankles with players
Former runners-up Canada should prove too strong for Wales in their clash
Backline should get ample opportunity to show their talent against Japan
Tight group could come down to points’ difference in the end
Players would prefer longer recovery time enjoyed by men’s game, but ‘it is what it is’
Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come
3,500 fill the UCD Bowl to see tournament hosts battle their way to Australia win
Not the team’s job to get youth of Ireland up off the couch to lower their obesity levels
Fan zone buzzing as it waits to see if Ireland team will answer the call against Australia
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