Irish centre relishing the task of taking on France in a must-win showdown

If preceding games are to be any guide, French look well-equipped to make last four

England take on the USA while New Zealand lock horns with strong Canada side

Nicole Cronin keeps Larissa Muldoon on the bench for must-win game

Serene progress contrasts with Irish struggles but hosts won last Six Nations meeting

Lynne Cantwell, Fiona Steed and Rosie Foley spared nothing in their analysis

Reaction to Women’s Rugby World Cup shows ingrained attitudes yet to be tackled

Tom Tierney’s side come from 14-0 down but know much more will be required to progress to semi-finals

Pool B round-up: USA claim second win as they shut out Spain

Black Ferns score 19 tries in 121-0 victory over Hong Kong at Women’s World Cup

Tom Tierney brings seven new faces into starting XV after opening Australia win

RFU’s decision to end funding of reigning World Cup holders rankles with players

Former runners-up Canada should prove too strong for Wales in their clash

Backline should get ample opportunity to show their talent against Japan

Tight group could come down to points’ difference in the end

Coach Tom Tierney will risk resting key figures with France game still to come

Players would prefer longer recovery time enjoyed by men’s game, but ‘it is what it is’

3,500 fill the UCD Bowl to see tournament hosts battle their way to Australia win

Not the team’s job to get youth of Ireland up off the couch to lower their obesity levels

Fan zone buzzing as it waits to see if Ireland team will answer the call against Australia