Bonus-point victory will see Ireland into quarter-finals for first time since 2014 unless Japan beat New Zealand
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Mark Strange
'I never imagined I would reach this milestone' - Djougangpublished at 11:36 BST 31 August 2025
11:36 BST 31 August 2025
Ireland v Spain (12:00 BST)
It's a big day for Ireland forward Linda Djougang who will win her 50th cap this afternoon.
The Cameroon-born prop has missed just one Ireland match since making her international debut against England in 2019.
"It feels amazing. I haven't really thought about it until this week. When I started rugby I never dreamt of this. I never imagined I would reach this milestone," said Djougang.
Good morning!published at 11:30 BST 31 August 2025
11:30 BST 31 August 2025
Ireland v Spain (12:00 BST)
It's an early start for Ireland...and for us...but an exciting game in store as Scott Bemand's side target a World Cup quarter-final place against Spain in Franklin's Gardens.
After not making the tournament last time around, Ireland marked their return to the global showpiece after an eight-year absence with a six-try win over Japan last week.
Of course, there remains plenty of excitement about next week's clash with New Zealand but there's a job to do here in Northampton first.
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