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 off in England later this month.

Canada scored seven tries on their way to a 47-26 victory over Ireland in both sides’ final Women’s Rugby World Cup warm-up match at the Affidea Stadium. Ireland made 10 changes as they prepare for their first game of the tournament against Japan on August 24 but they were second best in Belfast.