Ireland celebrate at the final whistle of the WXV1 pool match against New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia. Photo: Rich Lam/Sportsfile As Dannah O’Brien kicked the ball into touch to confirm the taking of an almighty scalp in Vancouver, a glorious guttural roar could be heard at the indoor BC Place Stadium. Ireland’s five-try 29-27 victory over the defending World Cup champions, New Zealand, in the WXV1 tournament wasn’t just about the win itself, although it was an absolute beauty.
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