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7 September 2025; Ireland players, from left, Edel McMahon, Sam Monaghan and Niamh O'Dowd stand for the national anthems before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer,

Monaghan: 'We're doing everything in our power to win'

Sadia Kabeya of England dives over the line to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty

WRWC: England set up quarter-final clash with Scotland

31 August 2025; Ireland players huddle before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Can Ireland create their own 'Miracle of Brighton'?

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chelsea Bremner of New Zealand and Edel McMahon of Ireland walk onto the ground before the WXV1 Pool match between New Zealand and Ireland at BC Place on September 29, 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Photo

Ireland v New Zealand: All you need to know

EXETER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 6: Scotland's Francesca McGhie in action during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool B match between Canada and Scotland at Sandy Park on September 6, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Ima

WRWC wrap: Scotland go down fighting against Canada

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 proud ahead of Brighton homecoming v NZ

Ardie Savea of New Zealand celebrates

New Zealand hold off South Africa in Eden Park battle

29 September 2024; Ireland players, including Enya Breen and Aoife Dalton, left, celebrate at the final whistle of the WXV1 Pool match between New Zealand and Ireland at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo by Rich Lam / World Rugby via Sportsfi

One year on - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns

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Women's Rugby World Cup

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FT • World Cup Pool D • 7 Sep

57 - 10

South Africa Sou

South Africa Flag

FT • World Cup Pool C • 7 Sep

New Zealand Flag

New Zealand New

40 - 0

FT • World Cup Pool D • 7 Sep

64 - 3

FT • World Cup Pool C • 7 Sep

29 - 21

World Cup Final Stage • 13 Sep

New Zealand Flag

New Zealand New

13:00

South Africa Sou

South Africa Flag

World Cup Final Stage • 13 Sep

Canada Can

16:00

Australia Aus

World Cup Final Stage • 14 Sep

France Fra

13:00

Ireland Ire

World Cup Final Stage • 14 Sep

England Eng

16:00

Scotland Sco

Pools

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Pool A

Pts

+/-

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

+/-

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 …