New Zealand v. Ireland - Pool C, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

by Frank Nickson  Tuesday 9 September 2025

Highlights from the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C showdown between New Zealand and Ireland, staged at the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium in Brighton and Hove on 7 September 2025. These images capture the intensity, skill, and passion on display as both teams fought for dominance in this key group-stage clash. What you see here is just a glimpse — part of a wider gallery reflecting the full drama and atmosphere of the day.

Photography by Lizzy Terry/TEZ.PHOTOG

 
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