Ireland put down early marker

IRFU WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP POOL B:

Philip Doyle’s side set out their stall with their performance against the Eagles in almost 30 degree heat in Marcoussis outside Paris yesterday.

Of course, reigning champions New Zealand are up next on Tuesday, but with the Kiwis dispatching Kazakhstan 79-5, Ireland’s chances of making a play-off are looking good, now that they’ve dispatched the Americans.