Ireland Women’s Rugby Return World Cup After Eight Years

Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid star forward, is focused on the upcoming season and aims to leave a legacy beyond football through his foundation's work to improve Brazil's education system. Raised in a challenging environment in Rio de Janeiro, he aspires to inspire the next generation by setting a positive example and achieving more success with club and country. Meanwhile, Ireland’s women's rugby team is preparing for the 2025 Rugby World Cup, marking their return after missing the 2022 tournament. Veteran hooker Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald, the only squad member with prior World Cup experience, highlights the evolution of women's rugby and emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy to grow the sport in Ireland. The team is focused on performance and increasing support among Irish fans, with hopes that this tournament will be a turning point for women's rugby in the region. Positive changes under head coach Scott Bemand have been welcomed, and Ireland is optimistic about their prospects following a strong Six Nations finish.