US EditionWomen's Rugby World Cup recap: Ireland 43-27 Spain
Ireland secured a bonus-point victory with Grace Moore and Anna McGann scoring twice each, overcoming a spirited Spanish fightback to reach the quarter-finals.
- Ireland defeated Spain 43-27 in a Pool C Women's Rugby World Cup match at Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, on August 31, 2025.
- Ireland entered the game with a bonus-point win from a prior victory over Japan and made seven team changes, while Spain, known as Las Leonas, sought redemption after a loss to New Zealand.
- The match was highly competitive with Spain challenging Ireland's defense and scoring multiple tries, including one confirmed by the TMO for Lourdes Alameda and a late try by Cristina Blanco early in overtime.
- Grace Moore and Anna McGann each scored two tries for Ireland, contributing to a bonus-point win that secured Ireland's place in the quarter-finals despite Spain's strong forward maul and determined defense.
- The closely contested game continued the rivals' history of tight matches, with five of their last nine meetings decided by less than three points, though this match's final score did not reflect its competitiveness.
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Ireland, New Zealand into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
Ireland held off a spirited Spain to win their Pool C clash 43-27 and seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, where they are joined by New Zealand, who were more comprehensive 62-19 victors over Japan in Exeter on Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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