Taoiseach Enda Kenny has joined a host of political, sporting and broadcasting legends to send a message of support to the Irish Women's Rugby Squad ahead of the forthcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, which begins in Paris on Friday.

The Ireland Women's squad have arrived in Paris as the build-up to the Women's Rugby World Cup goes up a gear this week.

The International Rugby Board has confirmed that Women's Rugby World Cup will be broadcast to more homes and countries than ever before.