Disaster for Irish women's rugby as Scots win World Cup qualifier with last kick 

There will be no World Cup for Ireland's women after Scotland sealed a dramatic 20-18 in today's qualifier in Parma. 
Disaster for Irish women's rugby as Scots win World Cup qualifier with last kick 

25 September 2021; Ireland players dejected after defeat in the Rugby World Cup 2022 Europe qualifying tournament match between Ireland and Scotland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy. Photo by Roberto Bregani/Sportsfile

World Cup qualifier: Scotland 20 Ireland 18

Lindsay Peat came off the replacements bench to score but there was a late sting in the tail and utter heartbreak for Ireland as Scotland snatched victory in the final play to keep their hopes of making it to the World Cup in New Zealand alive and send Adam Griggs' side crashing out.

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