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7 September 2025; Amee Leigh Costigan of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather'

24 August 2025; Ireland co-captains Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon line up before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Monaghan: We're playing for 'phenomenal leader' McMahon

Cork , Ireland - 16 May 2025; Conor Murray of Munster during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Benetton at Virgin Media Park in Cork. (Photo By Brendan Moran/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Conor Murray calls full-time on playing career

5 September 2025; JJ Hanrahan of Munster before the pre-season friendly match between Gloucester and Munster at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester, England. Photo by Patrick Khachfe/Sportsfile

Hanrahan a different man ahead of third Munster stint

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Linda Djougang of Ireland attempts to escape the tackle from Layla Sae of New Zealand during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on September 07,

Djougang: 'I just want to give everything'

7 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Wafer 'looking really good' and on course for France

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20 August 2025; Head coach Clayton McMillan during a Munster Rugby open training session at Rockwell College in Rockwell, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Raise the floor, not the bar - McMillan's Munster plan

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Women's Rugby World Cup

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FT • World Cup Final Stage • Today

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FT • World Cup Final Stage • Today

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FT • World Cup Pool D • 7 Sep

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South Africa Sou

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FT • World Cup Pool C • 7 Sep

New Zealand Flag

New Zealand New

40 - 0

World Cup Final Stage • 14 Sep

France Fra

13:00

Ireland Ire

World Cup Final Stage • 14 Sep

England Eng

16:00

Scotland Sco

World Cup Final Stage • 19 Sep

New Zealand Flag

New Zealand New

19:00

Canada Can

World Cup Final Stage • 20 Sep

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France / Ireland TBD

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Pools

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Pool A

Pts

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L

D

W

P

Team

England

15

191

0

0

3

3

Australia

8

33

1

1

1

3

USA

8

-2

1

1

1

3

Samoa

0

-222

3

0

0

3

Pool B

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

Canada

15

121

0

0

3

3

Scotland

10

23

1

0

2

3

Fiji

5

-69

2

0

1

3

Wales

2

-75

3

0

0

3

Pool C

Pts

+/-

L

D

W

P

Team

New Zealand

15

129

0

0

3

3

Ireland

10

4

1

0

2

3

Japan

5

-63

2

0

1

3

Spain

1

-70

3

0

0

3

Pool D

Pts

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L

D

W

P

Team

France

14

150

0

0

3

3

South Africa

10

18

1

0

2

3

Italy

7

32

2

0

1

3

Brazil

0

-200

3

0

0

3

Ireland Women's World Cup Squad

Claire Boles

Hailing from Enniskillen in Fermanagh, Claire Boles is a combative …

Enya Breen

The latest of the Cork contingent in the squad, Enya …

Beth Buttimer

Still only 19, it's has been an upward curve for …

Ruth Campbell

A former Naas player, Ruth Campbell has surged through the …

Eimear Corri-Fallon

A Portlaoise lady with an impressive CV, Eimear Corri-Fallon is …

Amee-Leigh Costigan

The pacy Tipperary woman is one of Ireland's greatest ever …

Aoife Dalton

After starting her rugby career in Tullamore, Aoife Dalton has …

Méabh Deely

One of three Ballinasloe RFC club women in the panel, …

Linda Djougang

A late comer to rugby, Linda Djougang has been a …

Stacey Flood

One of the mainstays in Ireland squads of late, Stacey …

Nicole Fowley

She might be the oldest player in the Ireland squad, …

Eve Higgins

A native of Dublin, Eve Higgins' rugby journey started at …

Brittany Hogan

Another player to come from a famous club, in Ballynahinch, …

Neve Jones

Neve Jones has played rugby since mini's and was a …

Ivana Kiripati

A debutant at the start of August, Ivana Kiripati has …

Emily Lane

Cork woman Emily Lane started her rugby journey at Mallow …

Siobhán McCarthy

Another Clare native in Ireland's pack, Siobhán McCarthy has made …

Anna McGann

Hailing from Athlone, Anna McGann's self-described "chaotic" lifestyle translates to …

Nancy McGillivray

A talented young centre, Nancy McGillivray is now an Irish …

Sadhbh McGrath

With an Ireland debut at 18 and known leadership qualities, …

Edel McMahon

Munster born, but a Connacht legend, Edel McMahon found rugby …

Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald

A Galway native who also took up the game during …

Sam Monaghan

Ireland's co-captain and leader, Sam Monaghan's return to action is …

Grace Moore

London-born but Irish-qualified through family, Grace Moore is another multi-sport …

Dannah O'Brien

Yet another Tullow player to represent Ireland, Dannah O'Brien has …

Niamh O'Dowd

Wexford's Niamh O'Dowd is another player quickly making a name …

Béibhinn Parsons

Ireland rugby's youngest ever international at 16, Béibhinn Parsons has …

Ellena Perry

A former England international who has changed allegiance, Ellena Perry …

Aoibheann Reilly

A third squad member to hail from Ballinasloe, Aoibheann Reilly …

Molly Scuffil-McCabe

A Dublin native but playing in New Zealand currently, it's …

Fiona Tuite

Dublin-born but an Ulster forward, Fiona Tuite has been coming …

Aoife Wafer

A modern star of the sport, Wexford's Aoife Wafer is …