Vicky Irwin, WRWC2017

WRWC2017: Match Day 2 Preview

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We have a look at the Match Day 2 fixtures in the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup which kicks off on Sunday 13th August at 12:00.

The one sided matches and half filled stadiums have been a disappointment, though the hosts did produce the goods for their own game with a full stadium and a two point match as Ireland battled to a win against Australia.

Hopefully, with this round of matches being played on a Sunday, those that bought their tickets will turn up early and stay longer to give the other competing teams a taste of that famous Irish party atmosphere.

Match 7: New Zealand v Hong Kong

Hong Kong will certainly need to get the crowd behind them if they are to slow what is likely to be a torrent of scores from New Zealand.

After shipping 98 points against Canada in Day 1 Hong Kong could claim a moral victory if they keep this one to under 70 and . . .

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