Indo Sport podcast: The Rugby World Cup send-off Live @ The Mansion House
We were joined at the Mansion House's Round Room for a special send-off event for the Ireland Women's Rugby squad as they jet off for the 2025 World Cup.
In this panel, Joe is joined by Aoife Wafer, Brittany Hogan plus co-captains Sam Monaghan & Edel McMahon ahead to look ahead to the tournament.
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