Summary

  • F-T: Ireland 7-40 England

  • England tries: Clark, Merchant, Wilson & Packer (2)

  • England reach fourth final in a row

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  • France play Canada in other semi-final (kick-off 19:45)

Live Reporting

James Standley

  1. FULL-TIME

    That's all for now. Hope you enjoyed our coverage. Join us again on Sunday for live text commentary of the final.

  2. Get involved

    mrsbarrowboy: well done girls - fantastic game

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    England will play the winner of the second semi-final between Canada and hosts France, which kicks off at 19:45 BST.

    Sunday's final begins at 17:45 BST and we will have full coverage of the contest here at BBC Sport.

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    England captain Katy McLeanGetty Images

    England captain Katy McLean: "It was a really tough game. The scoreline reflects the performance. When we do execute and we get our plays right, we can cause teams some serious problems. The biggest thing about our rugby is that if you play on the front foot you can play a decent game."

  7. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Former England scrum-half Amy Turner: "England have pulled it out of the bag - they've woken up and played the game. It's not groundbreaking but they were disciplined and it paid off. Ireland's play in the first period of the first half was better than what they produced in their win against New Zealand."

  8. Well, it was close at first but in the end England won going away.

    Ireland have some fine players but the sheer depth and breadth of class available to England told once the initial Irish storm had blown itself out.

    Five tries to one tells its own story, and it is England who will be back at the Stade Jean-Bouin for Sunday's final.

  9. FULL-TIME

    And that is that.

    England are in the final once more - after three final defeats in a row, can they win the World Cup for a second time?

    Standing in their way will be either hosts France or Canada, with whom they drew 13-13 in the group stage.

  10. It has been a fantastic tournament for Ireland, and in the future they will look back with satisfaction at what they have achieved, but the final few minutes of this match must be a deeply unpleasant experience for the women from the Emerald Isle.

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    Toniwater: Credit where credit is due Eng showing no mercy & taking Ire to the cleaners. Good luck in the final. Well deserved victory!

  12. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Former England scrum-half Amy Turner: "That was a great try by Packer. England have done the basics well. England have shown confidence in what they are trying to do, starved Ireland of possession and kept their discipline."

  13. Marlie Packer's a plumber - which is appropriate as the Irish defence has sprung a leak.

  14. TRY (Packer, con Large)

    A lovely chip through from inside centre Rachael Burford and Marlie Packer wins the chase to - just - touch down.

    Could be a painful few minutes for the Irish to try and hold out, so let's not forget they beat the defending world champions New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

  15. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Former England scrum-half Amy Turner: "I promised the West country folk if one of their players scored I would say 'Cowabunga'."

  16. TRY (Packer, con Large)

    If it wasn't game over before, it most certainly is now. England are utterly dominant and replacement back rower Marlie Packer goes over for their fourth try.

    Replacement Ceri Large converts, and it's down to the bench players to try and prove they deserve a start on Sunday in the final 10 minutes.

  17. BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    Former England scrum-half Amy Turner: "Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell is a mini Trojan - what she lacks in height she makes up in spirit. So like Lynne to walk off the pitch rather than be carried off."

  18. England have taken off captain Katy Mclean, with Ceri Large coming on at 10. They're thinking job done, and it's hard to argue.

    Three times in a row they have fallen at the final hurdle, humbled by New Zealand, but thanks to Ireland there's no Black Ferns standing in their way now...

    Fourth time lucky for the Red Roses? Looks like we'll find out next Sunday.

    England tight-head Sophie Hemming is forced off after taking an accidental knee to the face.

  19. Nasty moment as Ireland centre Lynne Cantwell looks to be knocked out as she tackles the powerful Emily Scarratt, but the medics are on quickly and she is quickly back on her feet - she'll head to the sidelines though, no playing on from that.

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    Tom Rowse: Great to see the England girls pulling Ireland apart. Got to be favourites for the cup now. Impressive.