Ireland Go Down Fighting Against Canada

Two first half yellow cards gave World No 2 side Canada the opening they needed to build a 21-3 lead thanks to some muscular play having weathered early Irish pressure.

Ireland hit back in the second half with a trademark powerhouse run from Aoife Wafer setting up the position for Dannah O’Brien to execute a perfect crossfield kick to Eimear Considine who caught and scored all in one movement.

Ireland continued to fight for possession and position and to frustrate their opponents with some dogged defensive work to keep them scoreless in the 2nd half and finish with a 21-8 scoreline.

Ireland now sit third in the table heading into the final round when they face USA at 8.30pm Irish time on Friday night.

Match report to follow.