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WRWC 2017
WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP 2017
BRING FAMILY, BRING FRIENDS,
BRING PASSION…
#BRINGIT
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 kicks off in
Dublin on Wednesday 9th August before moving
to Belfast for the knock-out stages.
This event is the perfect chance for all the family
to experience the magic of an international rugby
tournament right on your doorstep!
England come into the tournament as defending
champions having beaten Canada in France
in 2014. The Irish team are hoping for a strong
performance on home soil after their historic
victory over New Zealand on their way to a best-
ever finish of fourth three years ago.
Tournament ambassador and former Ireland
captain Fiona Coghlan, commented with two
months to go:
“Excitement is building as the tournament is
fast approaching. We have worked really hard
to use this exciting and prestigious tournament
to promote female rugby in Ireland and have
engaged with over 2,000 players over the past
12 months. The WRWC trophy has also attended
164 events throughout the island, increasing its
profile and inspiring the next generation of female
Irish Rugby representatives.
“The tournament itself will be a carnival full
of diversity, atmosphere and good old Irish
hospitality. It’s going to be a great occasion,
so get down, enjoy the craic and cheer on your
team!”
WHAT?
12 teams from three pools will compete against their pool rivals over three days at UCD
Bowl or Billings Park UCD, Dublin.
WHO?
POOL A
Canada
Hong Kong
New Zealand
Wales
POOL B
England
Italy
Spain
USA
POOL C
Australia
France
Ireland
Japan