Head coach knows side must keep improving after 14 errors in victory over Spain

Bemand praises Linda Djougang after prop wins 50th Ireland cap in Northampton

Scott Bemand’s side run in seven tries but 14 errors will concentrate minds ahead of pool decider with New Zealand

Sam Monaghan takes sole ownership of captaincy as key duo McMahon and Parson among those rested

Former England international Ellena Perry set to make her first Ireland start at loosehead

Despite some first-half issues, Ireland’s lineout served as a try-scoring weapon in their World Cup opener

Backrower is an important player, but other players stepped up in Rugby World Cup opener

After missing the 2021 edition, Scott Bemand’s squad were ‘desperate for a game’ and psychologically ready for the challenge

A faltering lineout and high error count in the second half will keep team focused on improvement

Béibhinn Parsons to start as Scott Bemand makes four changes to side that lost to Canada in warm-up

Hosts England open the tournament against USA on Friday

Prop Niamh O’Dowd praises former Munster hooker for his set-piece training before World Cup opener against Japan

Backrow forward has remained in Dublin to complete her rehab from knee surgery but will join squad next week

Ireland travel to the Women's Rugby World Cup with legitimate semi-final aspirations

Ivana Kiripati earned a scholarship and returned to an international cap. Questions now turn to the possibility of others following suit