WRWC2014: Pack grinds it out against USA

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Ireland secured an all important 23 – 17 win against the USA yesterday afternoon to open their account at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Marcoussis, France.

Prop Ailis Egan picked up Ireland’s opening try and, fullback superstar, Niamh Briggs reaped the rewards of the packs hard work scoring 18 points with a try, three penalties and two conversions. 

However, despite the win, with England and Canada securing bonus point wins in Pool A, Ireland now find themselves on the back foot in the race for the top four and it looks like a win against New Zealand, in their next match on Tuesday, will be required if the team is to achieve their stated aim!

It is the World Cup after all and in the cold light of day Ireland will be disappointed that they didn’t kick on to add to their two fist half tries for a vital bonus point.

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