Coghlan savours ‘huge’ and historic win

It’s a feat the men’s national side have never managed but, there in the stands among hundreds of Irish supporters, Ireland’s Johnny Sexton and Joe Schmidt looked on as their counterparts played their way into the history books.

“It’s huge. They’re the best in the world and that’s where we said we wanted to be. We’re not there yet. This is only step two but we’re on the right track,” said Irish captain Fiona Coghlan following their Pool B win.

She continued: “New Zealand are a team we massively respect, a team we’ve watched and probably learned a lot from over the years.