Postcard from Sydney where Ireland are unlikely to feature again in this World Cup

Sarah Cunningham, from Monaghan, and Lauren Byrne from Dublin, pictured outside the Sydney Opera House. Pic Credit ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Barring the combined miracle of six points and Australia dropping four, Ireland and Sydney are finished as a combo at this World Cup.

The realistic target following an opening defeat is second place in Group B, a scenario keeping them in Brisbane to likely meet England in the last-16.