Rugby

Ireland victorious for the first time over New Zealand

Historic win for the 2013 Grand Slam champions at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Ireland’s Alison Miller scores a try against New Zealand at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Marcoussis, Paris. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Ireland’s Alison Miller scores a try against New Zealand at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Marcoussis, Paris. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Tue Aug 05 2014 - 19:31

Ireland has sealed an historic win over New Zealand at the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Tries from Heather O’Brien and Alison Miller helped the 2013 Grand Slam champions defat the All Blacks by three points at Marcoussis, Paris, where the final score was New Zealand 14, Ireland 17.

It is Ireland’s first win over New Zealand.

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