Owen Doyle: It is nonsense that Berthoumieu’s biting sanction was reduced for apologising
Ireland’s Aoife Wafer was bitten by flanker in the World Cup defeat to France
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France player’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer reduced to nine matches
Axelle Berthoumieu will miss remainder of World Cup
Ireland have cause to feel aggrieved, but a quarter-final exit represents a fair World Cup return
Post-match bans for two France players raise questions of what could have been for Ireland
France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer
Axelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World Cup
Done with valiant efforts, Ireland must push on to close the gap to the top
Despite landing some heavy hits of late, Ireland are not yet at the same level as the best teams in the world
Heartbreak in the studio as Ireland fail to channel their inner Munster
Lindsay Peat could only watch helplessly as Ireland threw the kitchen sink at France but still got rinsed
Heartache aplenty but few recriminations as Ireland fall to France in quarter-final
Amid allegations of biting by a French player, Irish squad exited World Cup with heads held high
Ireland player ratings: Aoife Wafer and Linda Djougang to the fore in Les Bleus loss
Eve Higgins and Niamh O’Dowd also impress in five-point defeat to France
France produce second half tour de force to beat Ireland – As it happened
Tries from Linda Djougang and Stacey Flood had given Ireland a first-half lead
Ireland captain asked referee to look at alleged bite by France player in World Cup quarter-final
Sam Monaghan spoke to officials about a biting incident but the TMO didn’t sanction French player
Ireland World Cup dreams dashed with quarter-final defeat to France
Scott Bemand’s side held the half-time lead before Les Bleus came storming back after the break
Stacey Flood: It was a scary few moments against New Zealand when I hurt my leg
The bus is a time for team bonding in a tournament like this
Return of ‘world class’ Aoife Wafer just what the doctor ordered ahead of France clash
Ireland up against it in World Cup quarter-final, but gifted 22-year-old offers reasons for hope
Ireland boosted by return of Aoife Wafer for World Cup quarter-final against France
Wafer and Fiona Tuite will provide carrying qualities Ireland lacked against New Zealand
Aoife Wafer set to make Ireland return for World Cup quarter-final against France
Six Nations Player of the Championship missed Ireland’s three pool games due to pre-tournament knee surgery
Trying times for Ballinsloe: The Galway town and Ireland women’s World Cup squad
Three team members following in footsteps of many others, albeit men, in international rugby
Ireland have seen France’s game plan before – can they upset it this time?
Scott Bemand’s side will need power and physicality up front with some clever kicking and lineout work to narrow the gap
Ireland v France, Rugby World Cup quarter-final: TV details, teams news, tickets and head-to-head record
Ireland face familiar opponents as tournament reaches knock-out stages
Gerry Thornley: Ireland may need help from the rugby gods to prolong World Cup adventure
Injury concerns and changes to backroom staff make task against France more difficult
Naive and ponderous Ireland fail to think their way past Kiwi power
Head coach Scott Bemand must quickly pick up the pieces ahead of quarter-final against France
Ireland determined to gain strength from New Zealand defeat
Scott Bemand’s side now face familiar foes France in a defining Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash
Ireland 0 New Zealand 40: How the Irish players rated in final World Cup pool game
New Zealand's physicality proved too much for Ireland to handle in World Cup pool clash
Ireland’s Sam Monaghan urges team to up physicality heading into World Cup knockout stages
Plenty of food for thought for Scott Bemand’s side after 40-0 defeat to Black Ferns in Brighton
New Zealand hit Ireland for six in last World Cup pool game: As it happened
World champions score half a dozen tries as Ireland pick up several injuries
Ireland suffer New Zealand blow out heading to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Black Ferns put 40 points past Scott Bemand’s side to top Pool C
How Ireland have beaten New Zealand before – and might do so again
Ireland are the only team ever to have beaten the Black Ferns in a group game at the World Cup - they hope to repeat the feat on Sunday
For Ireland, it doesn’t get bigger than New Zealand at a World Cup. But this is missing something
Scott Bemand’s team are already through to the quarter-finals, which has brought its own challenges
Stacey Flood: Ireland taking energy from the Green Wave, and some good coffee spots, for New Zealand clash
Even with a quarter-final place already secured, Ireland want a win against the reigning world champions
Béibhinn Parsons returns for New Zealand showdown, too soon for Aoife Wafer
Co-captain Sam Monaghan shrugs off injury concern to start at secondrow
Aoife Wafer is doubt for Ireland’s game against New Zealand despite return to training
Béibhinn Parsons is expected to come back into the 14 shirt
Ireland backrow Brittany Hogan carries more than her share of the load at World Cup
The numbers don’t lie and they point to a backrow reaching new heights
Ireland v New Zealand: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more
Irish side vying to top Pool C in Women’s Rugby World Cup but quarter-final spot already in the bag
New Zealand will be a threat all over the park, but Ireland can do damage where it counts
With last year’s famous win over the Black Ferns fresh in the memory, Scott Bemand’s side will hope to repeat the dose
Ireland should aim to make a statement against New Zealand
Coach Scott Bemand paid little heed to speculation that his team is only focused on quarter-final
‘Fire more shots’: Scott Bemand wants Ireland to show growth against New Zealand
Head coach knows side must keep improving after 14 errors in victory over Spain
TV View: Rangers v Celtic ‘derby of dross’ sends viewers scrambling for remote control
Ireland women’s rugby team brings cheer and Old Trafford faithful celebrate like they had just won Champions League
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand strikes positive note after win over Spain
Bemand praises Linda Djougang after prop wins 50th Ireland cap in Northampton
Ireland 43 Spain 27 FT: Irish side score seven tries in victory - as it happened
Scott Bemand’s side make it back-to-back wins in the Rugby World Cup pool stage
Ireland’s forwards to the fore in victory over Spain but error count remains a concern
Scott Bemand’s side run in seven tries but 14 errors will concentrate minds ahead of pool decider with New Zealand
Ireland v Spain: Squad harmony prioritised as coach Scott Bemand makes seven changes from Rugby World Cup opener
Sam Monaghan takes sole ownership of captaincy as key duo McMahon and Parson among those rested
Rugby World Cup: Ireland set to name a much-changed line-up for Spain game
Former England international Ellena Perry set to make her first Ireland start at loosehead
Ireland set-piece benefiting from ‘lineout Jedi’ Alex Codling
Despite some first-half issues, Ireland’s lineout served as a try-scoring weapon in their World Cup opener
How Ireland replaced Aoife Wafer in the aggregate against Japan
Backrower is an important player, but other players stepped up in Rugby World Cup opener
Rugby gods smiling and pundits beaming as Ireland return to the big stage
Gabby Logan reckons rugby fever is gripping the nation as Women’s World Cup kicks off in style
Rugby World Cup: Ireland ride green wave of positivity to win their opening game against Japan
After missing the 2021 edition, Scott Bemand’s squad were ‘desperate for a game’ and psychologically ready for the challenge
‘I need a second to take it in’: Béibhinn Parsons savours Ireland victory after hellish run of injuries
Winger insisted celebrations after Japan game would be low-key as Ireland turn attention to Spain
Rugby World Cup: Ireland open campaign with bonus-point win over Japan
A faltering lineout and high error count in the second half will keep team focused on improvement
Stacey Flood: We have had Traitors, Tinpot Cups, saunas and sushi, but now it is time to play
After nine weeks of training on and off the pitch, Ireland are up for their World Cup opener against Japan
‘It seems bonkers, but it’s not’: Denis Fogarty pushing women’s team all the way in the scrum
Prop Niamh O’Dowd praises former Munster hooker for his set-piece training before World Cup opener against Japan
Dark horses Ireland hope to banish shadow of 2017 at ‘biggest World Cup yet’
Hosts England open the tournament against USA on Friday
Aoife Wafer ruled out of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup opener against Japan
Backrow forward has remained in Dublin to complete her rehab from knee surgery but will join squad next week
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