Eliza’s Ulster Rugby Interview

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Fresh from the Womens’ Rugby World Cup which took place recently in England we catch up with Eliza Downey who was Ulster’s sole representative on the Ireland Squad after her Ulster colleague Lauren Day was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Ireland finished a credible 7th in the competition, one place better than the previous tournament which was held in Edmonton, Canada in 2006.

Having played three pool matches against England (lost 27-0), USA (won 22-12) and Kazakhastan (won 37-3) Ireland just missed out on a semi-final spot when it all came down to points difference.

Eliza made her first start for Ireland against Kazakhastan and was also involved in the 5/6th play off match against the USA when the Americans exacted their revenge for their earlier pool defeat, winning 40-3. Ireland’s final match of the tournament was the 7/8th place play off against Scotland, resulting in an emphatic 32-8 win for Ireland and double delight for Eliza as she scored two tries.

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