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World Cup warm-up: Ireland v Scotland updates
VIRGIN MEDIA PARK IN CORK, IRELAND, AUG 2 – Ireland recovered from a 14-point halftime deficit with five tries, including three from debutants, boosting squad depth ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup starting August 24.
- Ireland overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat Scotland 27-21 in a World Cup warm-up at Virgin Media Park in Cork on August 3, 2025.
- The match came after a rigorous summer training period, with the squad having to adapt to the absence of injured key players Erin King and Dorothy Wall in the back row.
- Three debutants—Ivana Kiripati, Nancy McGillivray, and Ailish Quinn—featured prominently, with McGillivray scoring a try on debut and Grace Moore earning player-of-the-match honors.
- Coach Scott Bemand faces major World Cup selection decisions on August 11, as players used the match to showcase cohesion and depth ahead of facing Canada next weekend.
- Ireland’s strong win and growing squad depth, despite injury setbacks, bode well as they prepare to kick off their World Cup campaign versus Japan in Northampton.
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