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Published 15:34 14 Sept 2025 BST
Updated 15:47 14 Sept 2025 BST

Ireland rugby fans were left fuming on social media after an alleged bite from France's Axelle Berthoumieu on Aoife Wafer went unpunished in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final.
Ireland were left heartbroken following the 18-13 defeat at Sandy Park, ending their run in the World Cup.
But players and fans alike were left bemused as to why the TMO did not pick up a bite from Berthoumieu on Wafer in the ruck earlier in the match.
Wafer is clearly seen remonstrating with the officials after the incident, saying: "She bit me."
One fan said: "Watched the last 20 minutes. Really thought they'd get there. Have to say while Ireland couldn't find the killer edge France got away with some terrible stuff. The bite on Aoife Wafer being one."
A second said: "How this bite on Aoife Wafer wasn’t checked is madness. Poor look for the TMO."
A third said: "I’m a newcomer to women’s rugby but the standard of refereeing and the TMO are shocking. Clear bite by the French player on Aoife Wafer and not even looked at. France should be down to 14."
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