Rugby

Ireland stun world champions New Zealand with win in opening WXV1 clash

Erin King grabbed her second try to level the game in the last minute before Dannah O’Brien converted

Ireland’s Dorothy Wall runs at Marcelle Parkes of New Zealand. Photograph: Travis Prior/Inpho
Ireland’s Dorothy Wall runs at Marcelle Parkes of New Zealand. Photograph: Travis Prior/Inpho
Johnny Watterson
Mon Sept 30 2024 - 10:39 • 4 MIN READ

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Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson

Johnny Watterson is a sports writer with The Irish Times
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