Rugby chiefs recommend postponing Women's World Cup by 12 months

Ireland are due to face Spain later this month as they continue their bid to reach the event

Ireland Women's head coach Adam Griggs. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

The Women's Rugby World Cup, due to take place in New Zealand in September, is set to be postponed by a year, tournament chiefs have announced.

"World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year," a statement from the sport's governing body read.