Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final spot after hard fought encounter with Spain

Only an upset victory for Japan over defending champions New Zealand later on Sunday will prevent the Irish from progressing to the last eight though if they do make it.

BONUS POINT WIN: Ireland's  Anna McGann celebrates after scoring Ireland's seventh try. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Women's RWC: Ireland 43 Spain 27

Ireland all but secured their passage to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women’s World Cup at the earliest opportunity with a well-deserved but hard-fought bonus-point victory over pool rivals Spain at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.