Woman's Rugby

[PeteC]

Credit where credit is due. You don't hear/read much about these matches at all.

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland stun New Zealand

"Ireland inflicted New Zealand's first defeat in a World Cup for 23 years with a 17-14 victory in Marcoussis to virtually seal a semi-final place....."

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/28637552

[lomuamart]

I used to go to a 7s tournament at Richmond each year (even played once).
Every year they had 8 or so women's teams take part in their own competition. They were ferocious. Tackling by the hair, gouging with nails etc. I really do mean it. I wouldn't have wanted to referee any of those matches. It was quite a sight to behold.
NB: those "ladies" weren't exactly up to the same standard as those reported in Pete's article.

[PeteC]

Both England and Ireland reached the semi-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup today.

Ireland beat Kazakhstan 40-5 whereas England drew 13-13 with Canada - a result which eliminated four-time consecutive champions New Zealand.

Who is your pick to win the tournament? Read more here: http://bbc.in/1lKloC7

[PeteC]

Women's Rugby World Cup 2014: Ireland 7-40 England

"....Canada withstood late pressure to beat hosts France 18-16 in the other semi-final."

Final on Sunday 1845 hours France time.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/28757369

[PeteC]

England women win it 21-9 against Canada. Congratulations to them!

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/rugby-union/28829205