'Sad but proud' - Higgins on Ireland's World Cup exit

An emotional Eve Higgins says Ireland are "sad" at their World Cup exit but "proud" of pushing France in the 18-13 quarter-final defeat in Exeter.

Ireland held a 13-0 lead at half-time against France but the favourites bounced back to reach the semi-finals.

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