'Consistency and Cohesion': Black Ferns Make Minimal but Key Changes for Ireland

How Ireland have beaten New Zealand before – and might do so again

Ireland are the only team ever to have beaten the Black Ferns in a group game at the World Cup - they hope to repeat the feat on Sunday

Sinéad Kissane: A whole new world for Ireland seeking to fell Black Ferns

There were four words that New Zealand player Kelly Brazier used this week that were as good as a warning shot to any Irish interested in listening. “World Cups are different,” she promised.

World Cup: Irish eyes smiling at chance to take down Black Ferns twice in a year

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Ireland have to deal with 'hybrid athlete' Miller

Ireland will have to keep a close eye on Jorja Miller against New Zealand, one of the brightest talents in women's rugby.

Hosting Women's Rugby World Cup games is a big deal for the city

Today Brighton & Hove will host the first of two Women’s Rugby World Cup matches, with England taking on Australia at the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium, before Ireland play New Zealand tomorrow.

Black Ferns pick strong 23 for final World Cup pool match against Ireland

Coach Allan Bunting has made just two personnel changes to his starting XV.