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England look too strong for France in second World Cup semi-final at Kingspan Stadium
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RFU’s decision to end funding of reigning World Cup holders rankles with players
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Tom Tierney’s side face an England side that blew Ireland away in Paris semi-final
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Dynamic lock has been a huge success for the Ireland women’s rugby team
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Niamh Briggs insists belief still there ahead of IRB Women’s World Cup third place finale against France
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Early try the best it got for Philip Doyle’s side at Stade Jean Bouin where rivals were too powerful
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