Irish belief vs Kiwi beef: Ireland out to repeat famous win over New Zealand in Women's World Cup decider

That win fast-forwarded Ireland’s recovery and the team’s journey from a nadir of failing to make the 2022 World Cup, but the flip side this week, as the sides meet for the first time since, is that it has served to poke the bear.

BELIEF: Brittany Hogan looks ahead to Ireland's rematch with New Zealand. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

World Cups leave oceans of time to be filled.

There is only so much can be done Monday to Friday, especially with games coming thick and fast. Only so much gym work. Only so much opposition analysis. Only so many team meetings.