Heroic Ireland Defeat Australia In Epic World Cup Opener

Ireland have opened their 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 19-17 victory over Australia after a nail-biting finish at UCD. 

Ireland have beaten Australia 19-17 in their opening Women's Rugby World Cup game at the UCD Bowl https://t.co/M8D2eKrWxn #RTErugby pic.twitter.com/LrxZE75Kh5

— RTÉ Rugby (@RTErugby) August 9, 2017

Ireland went 7-0 ahead after 20 minutes when a Larissa Muldoon was converted by Nora Stapleton.

Australia hit back through an unconverted try as Ireland went in at the break 7-5 ahead.

The second half saw two more tries each but it was Ireland who held out for the crucial win. 

What a gutsy performance by Ireland! Huge win, and a fantastic start to the #WRWC17

— Mikey Traynor (@mikeytraynor) August 9, 2017

What an Irish performance that was. Unbelievable finish!

— Rob Cumiskey (@robcumiskey) August 9, 2017

Ireland take on Japan in their next match on Sunday.

(header pic image: Eir Sport)

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