Huge relief, big losses and bolters - Ireland name World Cup squad

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Scott Bemand named a 37-player Ireland squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup on Monday Jonathan Bradley BBC Sport NI senior journalist

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With Ireland's opening fixture in the Women's Rugby World Cup now less than two weeks away, head coach Scott Bemand has named his 32-player panel for the tournament in England.

After not qualifying for the tournament held in New Zealand three years ago, there has been great excitement around what players and coaches have dubbed the "green wave" building towards their first pool fixture against Japan in Northampton on 24 August.

Despite losing their final warm-up fixture against Canada in Belfast on Saturday, results have trended upwards dur

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