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‘It’s what dreams are made of’ – Ireland make ‘big step’ with shock New Zealand win
After almost a decade in the doldrums, the Ireland women’s rugby side have announced themselves as global contenders again following yesterday’s stunning
‘What dreams are made of’ – Ireland players and coach Scott Bemand react to stunning win over New Zealand
Ireland forward Dorothy Wall says their sensational victory over New Zealand is “what dreams are made of”. Scott Bemand’s side stunned the defending World Cup champions with a 29-27 win in their first game of the WXV1 competition in Vancouver this morning.
Ireland win over New Zealand 'a really big moment'
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side's stunning last-gasp win over world champions represents "a really big moment" but there are more challenges ahead.
Ireland win over New Zealand sparks World Cup hopes
Ireland have now opened up the possibility of winning successive games against different world number two teams, New Zealand on Sunday and Canada this weekend. When coach Scott Bemand was appointed in July 2023, Ireland were ranked a lowly 10th in the world. Things have changed dramatically.
Ireland stun world champions New Zealand 29-27 in WXVI opener
The win sees Ireland continue their improvement under Scott Bemand, after finishing third in the 2024 Six Nations. "It's an important step, a really big moment for this group and a really big moment for Irish women's rugby,
Wall says Ireland's win over New Zealand 'a dream'
Ireland lock Dorothy Wall describes the shock 29-27 WXV1 win over world champions New Zealand as "just mad" as their rejuvenation continues.
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'We said we wanted to fire shots' - Ireland head coach Scott Bemand
Scott Bemand hailed his Ireland side's "heart, soul and effort" after their stunning 29-27 victory over World Cup winner New ...
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WXV1 clash will be good acid test for Scott Bemand’s Ireland side
This WXV1 clash with New Zealand will be a new level, however. The reigning world champions are packed with power, skill and ...
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Aoife Wafer: 'As a kid growing up I dreamed of beating the Black Ferns'
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'Unbelievable feeling' - Ireland rejoice after causing major upset against New Zealand
IRELAND CO-CAPTAIN Edel McMahon says defeating World Champions New Zealand was an “unbelievable feeling” as her side caused a ...
Scott Bemand names 30-player squad for upcoming WXV1 tournament with one player confirmed out to injury
SCOTT BEMAND has named a 30-player squad for Ireland’s WXV1 campaign in Vancouver. Bemand’s side will face New Zealand, ...
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Restarts, reads, and jackals - How Ireland shocked the Black Ferns
The teams met for just the third time on Sunday in Vancouver and Scott Bemand’s Ireland side delivered a brilliant upset ...