Ireland ponder what might have been after French comeback win

Scott Bemand's side came to the end of the road, despite leading 13-0 at the break in Exeter on Sunday.

GENERATION GAME: Ireland's Ellena Perry with her son Bert dejected after the game. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

FRANCE 18 IRELAND 13 

Ireland’s women will return home from this Women’s Rugby World Cup with heads held high following a narrow quarter-final defeat to France on Sunday having given their all.