Ireland women's national rugby union team
They finished fourth in the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup after defeating New Zealand in the pool stages.A year later, on 13 February 1994, Ireland made their home international debut when a return match was played at Ravenhill.[1][4][5] Ireland have competed in every Women's Rugby World Cup since making their debut in the second tournament in 1994.They made their World Cup debut on 13 April 1994 with an 18–5 win against a Scottish Students XV.Ireland's best performance at a World Cup tournament came in 2014 when they finished fourth after defeating New Zealand and winning Pool B.With tries from Heather O'Brien and Alison Miller and two conversions and a penalty from Niamh Briggs, Ireland defeated New Zealand 17–14.[10][11] Ireland eventually finished fourth in the tournament after losing 18–25 to France in the third place play-off.[19] Ireland secured the Grand Slam with a 6–3 away win against Italy on Saint Patrick's Day.See List of Ireland women's national rugby union team matches Correct as of 11 October 2024[33]