Biting controversy overshadows Ireland’s quarter-final near miss

France edged out Ireland 18 points to 13

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France’s Axelle Berthoumieu bites the arm of Aoife Wafer of Ireland. Photograph: Ben Brady/©INPHO
France’s Axelle Berthoumieu bites the arm of Aoife Wafer of Ireland. Photograph: Ben Brady/©INPHO

Ireland came close to upsetting France in the World Cup quarter-final, only for an improved display to come up short.

How did they nearly pull off the unthinkable? What to make of the bite on Aoife Wafer and subsequent punishment? Where does this Irish team go from here?

John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to discuss.

Produced by John Casey.

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