As the group stage of the Women's World Cup 2017 came to a conclusion, it is New Zealand, defending champions England, France and USA, who managed to make it to the semi-finals after an intriguing round three in Dublin.
Former Ireland and England players will come together for the first time in an Ireland Women's Legends v England Women's Legends game ahead of the final of the ongoing edition of Women's World Cup.
The second round of the Rugby Women's World Cup 2017 saw New Zealand extend dominance over Hong Kong while England, Canada, France, USA and Ireland maintained their unbeaten streak.
England centre Emily Scarratt has been named as the captain of the team that will take on Italy in the upcoming Women's World Cup clash at UCD Bowl in Dublin on Sunday.
Kay Wilson scored four tries as England started their title defence with a 56-5 triumph over Spain in the Women's World Cup opener at UCD Bowl in Dublin.
England head coach Simon Middleton has backed the depth in the squad as he announced a new-look matchday squad that will compete against Spain in the Women's World Cup opener in Dublin.
Fly-half Katy McLean insists that her team is motivated by the success achieved by the England Women's cricket and football teams as they bid to defend the Rugby World Cup title next month.
Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie defended the board's decision to not renew the women's 15-a-side players contract despite criticisms from all over the country including the shadow minister.
Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the contracts for the England's Women team will not be renewed after the 2017 World Cup that has been scheduled to be played in Ireland next month.
England Women came up with a dominating second half performance as they sealed a 7-34 win over Ireland in the final encounter of the Women's Six Nations championship in Dublin to clinch a Grand Slam title.
England Women head coach Simon Middleton has made a solitary change to the line-up that will face Ireland in the final round of Women's Six Nations tournament.