'I hope we can continue to play in Cork' - Ireland star O'Sullivan vouches for Páirc play-off

Ireland's defeat to France on Tuesday means they will have to go through the play-off system to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

Denise O'Sullivan on Ireland playing at Páirc Uí Chaoimh: "Three wins in three in Cork and last Friday was absolutely fantastic. I think the fans stuck behind us for 90 minutes." Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Denise O’Sullivan admits she hopes Ireland’s women return to her native Cork in December for the World Cup play-off final, their last shot at reaching Brazil next year.

Tuesday’s slender defeat to France ended a three-match winning streak in the qualifiers, sending them into the next Wednesday’s draw for a convoluted play-off system.