Doyle disappointed with 'passive' Irish defence

Head coach Philip Doyle was left to rue a poor defensive display from his Ireland side as they were well beaten by England in tonight's opening Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris.

Doyle's charges leaked five tries on the way to a heartbreaking 40-7 defeat at Stade Jean Bouin, allowing the English to dictate the forward exchanges and dominate possession for the final hour of the game.