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

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

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

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

Gutsy tournament hosts make life difficult for themselves but see off game Australia

Gulf in class clear as a sparse crowd turns up to watch World Cup opener at Belfield Bowl

Black Ferns’ back-three of Woodman, Winiata and Wickliffe a sight to behold at UCD

Comradery and pride are clear to see after meeting the Australian women’s rugby team

Experience can prove a vital asset in tough opening assignment against Australia

Tom Tierney: ‘This is a home World Cup, we’re confident the crowd will get behind us’

Dublin Chamber says tournament, which starts on Wednesday, is worth €5m to capital

Shannon Perry leads Australia’s best prepared team ever as it bids for top four slot

Ireland’s new captain clearly focused on the need for an opening win over Australia

This year’s competition will be the most-tested of any to date

Ex-player says that better coaching is the key to improving and growing the women’s game

Ten clubs have so far committed to scheme that seeks to attract extra 2,000 players

Fullback Briggs will miss the tournament after suffering an Achilles problem

Paula Fitzpatrick expected to take charge of side after fullback ruled out with Achilles injury

The lack of identifiable characters in women’s sport proves a major drawback

Captain Niamh Briggs wants squad to embrace the fact that they are at home

Munster scrumhalf Nicole Cronin is the only uncapped player in the 28-woman squad

IRFU hoping that it’s a precursor for winning the rights to hosts the 2023 men’s equivalent

All you need to know ahead of the big event taking place next month in Ireland