'We don't stop here' - Irish women vow to keep inspiring after World Cup run

Scott Bemand's side were ultimately edged out by France at Sandy Park on Sunday. 

LE CHEILE: The Irish team huddle up in the wake of their World Cup exit against France in Exeter on Sunday. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

As expected, the semi-final line-up for this weekend’s Women’s Rugby World Cup contains no surprises after the top four teams in the tournament lived up to their billing and advanced from the quarter-finals.

It was plain sailing for most of the game’s heavyweights as hosts and favourites England dispatched Scotland, second-seeded Canada saw off Australia with ease and defending champions New Zealand took care of South Africa with little fuss.