France 18-13 Ireland: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final – live

World Cup updates from Exeter, kick-off at 1pm BST

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1 min: O’Brien hoofs a mighty kick that takes a touch off Escudero’s hand. it bobbles into France’s goal area and the Frenc No. 8 dots it down. Did she not realise she’d touched it? Ireland get a scrum five out.

And we’re off with a shrill blast of Aimee Barrett-Theron’s whistle! My word, conditions are slick and greasy. Should make for a tactical battle. Who will box smartest? Ireland in emerald green or France in royal blue?