Thanks to tries from outside centre Florence Symonds and Justin Pelletier – both of which were converted by Saracens second row Sophie de Goede – they trailed by the same margin in today’s test with just 14 minutes on the clock.

Ireland suffer defeat in their final warm-up game before the Rugby World Cup as they lose 47-26 against an impressive Canada side at the Affidea Stadium.

Florence Symonds scored two first-half tries and Canada survived an uneven second half to dispatch Ireland 47-26 Saturday in its final warm-up match before the Rugby World Cup kicks

DESPITE DELIVERING A spirited second half display at Affidea Stadium in Belfast this afternoon, Ireland suffered defeat at the hands of Canada in their second and final Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up game.