France vs Republic of Ireland Prediction & Betting Tips - Women's Rugby World Cup

Prediction published on 12/09/2025, 08:00  by Ita Emmanuel | Modified on 14/09/2025 at 23:58 in Women's Rugby World Cup Predictions

France will take on fifth-ranked Ireland in this 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final fixture on Sunday. The winner of this match will face either England or Scotland in the last four. Can the World No. 4 defeat the Green Waves to book their spot in the semi-finals? Check out our prediction for the match below. 

France booked their slot in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup last eight following a dominant run in Pool D. They kicked off their campaign with a 24-0 shutout win over Italy, and then roasted Brazil 85-4 in their second fixture.

South Africa also fell to the Blues’ superior firepower who steamrolled to another impressive 57-10 victory in their final Pool D fixture. Overall, the seven-time Women's World Cup bronze medalists have won seven of their last nine matches, six of which by blowout double-digit margins. 

Ireland’s impressive start to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup was marred in their final Pool C fixture against defending champions New Zealand. The Green Waves breezed past Japan and Spain in their two opening fixtures before losing by 40 unanswered points against New Zealand.

Notably, Scott Bemand’s side haven't won a match against the French opponents since 2017. They have lost all their eight encounters since then, six of which by 21 or more points. Hence, our tip for the spread.