NEEDING A WIN to top Pool B and claim their place in a World Cup semi-final for the first time, Ireland eventually powered to victory over Kazakhstan in Marcoussis today.
Here’s how the 40 – 5, six-tries-to-one, win looked through the lens.
The pre Pre-match warm-up
Suited, booted and ready to go
Ireland’s contingent of supporters in Paris is growing by the day
Sharon Lynch breaks the line and gives Ireland a crucial early lead
Tania Rosser’s footwork helped to extend the advantage before half-time
Ireland laboured for long stretches of the game, but a penalty try and yellow card gave Siobhan Fleming space to run in a 60-metre wonder-try.
The flanker pumped her legs as much as her lungs would allow before being caught at the line.
Ecstatic, shattered Fleming welcomes the plaudits of her team-mates
Fleming and Lynch celebrate with family
Sophie Spence and Gillian Bourke fly the flag
Rosser congratulated by Serge and Simon
All images ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan