Belton named in rugby’s all-star XV

Irish captain Sarahjane Belton has been named in the Women’s World Cup All Star XV, announced at the post-tournament dinner after New Zealand won their third title in a row.

Team managers and tournament officials joined together to select the tournament’s All Star XV.

There are four players from the winning New Zealand side, two English players, three Americans and one each from France, Ireland, Spain, Scotland, Kazakhstan and Canada.