France vs Ireland Preview & Prediction | 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup | Quarter-Final
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France and Ireland meet in Exeter as the two nations battle it out for a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
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How to watch on TV: UK – BBC / US – CBS Sports
How to watch online: UK – BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport Website & app / US – Paramount+
France squad
Ireland squad
Squad: Flood; Parsons, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan; O'Brien, Reilly; O'Dowd, Jones, Djougang, Campbell, Monaghan (capt), Tuite, Wafer, Hogan
Replacements: Moloney MacDonald, Perry, McGrath, Corri-Fallon, Moore, Lane, Breen, McGann
France vs Ireland prediction
France finished off their Pool D commitments with a resounding 57-10 triumph over South Africa to make it three wins from three so far at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup
Having also defeated Italy (24-0) and Brazil (84-5), France conceded a mere 15 combined points – the fewest among the tournament's participants.
Ireland, meanwhile, were humbled by New Zealand in their final pool stage game, losing 40-0 to the Black Ferns. Fortunately, Scott Bemand’s side had already done the hard work by seeing off Japan (42-14) and Spain (43-27) in their earlier contests.
Ireland will find it tough to break down this resolute French backline though, and are likely to come up short against one of the most impressive teams in the tournament.
France vs Ireland tip: France to win with -20 handicap
