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Thrills, spills and heartache: 21 pictures that sum up the women's rugby year
Ireland's Elise O'Byrne White hands off Kerin Lake of Wales as Ireland began their Six Nations campaign with a win.
Sene Naoupu scores a try despite Adi Taviner's efforts.
Ireland's Mairead Coyne is well covered by the France defence in an 18-6 defeat.
Marie Louise Reilly wins a line out.
Emma Croker scores a try as England run out 13-9 winners.
Niamh Briggs is tackled against England.
Larissa Muldoon calls for support as Ireland got their Six Nations campaign back on track against Italy.
Kim Flood takes a selfie with fans after the victory.
Ciara Griffin scores Ireland's third try against Scotland as Tom Tierney's side ended their campaign on a high.
Mary Healy celebrates with fans.
Fiona Coghlan, far left, and Ireland captain Niamh Briggs help to launch the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Galwegians players celebrate their win in the Women's All-Ireland Cup final against Cooke RFC.
Ireland's sevens team celebrate making the world series.
Niamh Briggs, Fiona Coghlan and Nora Stapleton mark a year to the start of RWC 2017.
The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy in all its glory.
Ireland were drawn to face both France and Australia in Pool cC
Dejected Ireland players after defeat to England last month.
Canada applaud the Ireland team at the end of another defeat.
New Zealand perform the Haka ahead of their match against Ireland.
A general view of the game between Ireland and New Zealand.
Mary Healy is held off by Aotearoa Mata'u as Ireland fall to a 38-8 defeat.
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