Ireland's Dorothy Wall ruled out of Women's Rugby World Cup due to Achilles injury

Ireland's preparations for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup have suffered a major setback after versatile forward Dorothy Wall was ruled out of the tournament due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained during the final Six Nations match against Scotland. Wall, who underwent surgery and will be sidelined for several months, expressed her devastation but pledged to focus on rehabilitation while supporting her teammates. This loss follows the earlier withdrawal of flanker Erin King, who is also out of the World Cup after knee surgery. Wall, one of the team's most experienced players, had been a key contributor throughout the Six Nations and was expected to play a central role in Ireland's World Cup campaign. Ireland finished third in the Six Nations and will face Japan, Spain, and defending champions New Zealand in the pool stages of the tournament, which begins in August in England.