Fans fly in to help Ireland finish the job

Full-back Niamh Briggs has applauded the Irish support in France and at home, and hopes Ireland’s Rugby World Cup adventure continues to gain momentum.

This afternoon, the Pool B table-toppers face Kazakhstan in their final group game, and more fans have made their way to Marcoussis to join the hundreds who had a front row seat for the greatest moment in Irish women’s rugby history on Tuesday.

“The support here has been incredible. Even when we came out for the national anthems against New Zealand we had to draw our breaths because it was like playing at home.