Emotional finish for Irish captain Coghlan

Emotions ran high in the aftermath of Ireland's 25-18 loss to Women's World Cup hosts France, especially with Fiona Coghlan and Philip Doyle heading up the list of departing players and coaches.

Emotional finish for Irish captain Coghlan

Emotions ran high in the aftermath of Ireland's 25-18 loss to Women's World Cup hosts France, especially with Fiona Coghlan and Philip Doyle heading up the list of departing players and coaches.

Coghlan, who took over the Ireland captaincy in a permanent capacity in 2010, has decided to retire from international rugby at the age of 33.

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