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Rugby World Cup: Losses for Scotland and Ireland but England through to semis

There are three images. Left to right: Eva Donaldson of Scotland looks to pass the ball from a lineout. She is being held up in the air by her team mates. Holly Aitchison of England kicks a conversion. Aoife Dalton of Ireland runs with the ball whilst under pressure from a French playerGetty Images

It was a big weekend in the Women's Rugby World Cup, with England, Scotland and Ireland fighting for a spot in the semi-finals.

England and Scotland went head-to-head in the pouring rain, but it was the Red Roses who came out on top with a final score of 40-8.

It means Scotland are out of the World Cup.

Also out are Ireland, who lost to England's next opponents, France, 18-13.

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England v Scotland

Holly Aitchison of England dives to score her team's sixth try. She is surrounded by Scottish players trying to tackle her. Getty Images

This game marked the 28th time England have beaten Scotland in women's rugby. Scotland's last win over the Red Roses was back in 1999.

But the Scots scored a try in their first World Cup quarter final since 2002.

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm told BBC Sport she's proud of the team:

"I am disappointed with the outcome, but overall when I reflect on the tournament, I'm proud of how we have shown up in attack and defence and where we want to take Scotland women's rugby."

England have set a new international rugby union record after 31 wins in a row - can they keep up the momentum all the way to the final?

Player of the match Morwenna Talling seems to think so:

"After today we are very confident, but we will put our heads down and go again next week."

Ireland v France

Fiona Tuite of Ireland and Manae Feleu of France compete in a lineout. They are both being help up by their team mates as the ball comes towards them in the pouring rainGetty Images

It was a close match for Ireland, who took an early lead against France.

However, France fought back, and a Morgane Bourgeois penalty got them back in the game, followed by a try from Joanna Grisez to put Les Bleus in the lead.

It was edge-of-your-seat watching in the final few minutes as both teams scrambled for the win.

Ireland centre Eve Higgins said they're disappointed but proud:

"We're just sad. We came very close to a semi-final. That was the goal.

"We had moments where we knew we could have scored the points that would have been enough. Full credit, we put in a huge shift. It was a 90-minute performance and we couldn't have asked for more. We're just proud."

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