{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64ef6d9e5464d50011bafece/689a0fcf880401ed579eb6e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ireland’s World Cup: limping to the start line or a golden opportunity? ","description":"<p>Ireland’s World Cup campaign is fast approaching. Yet perhaps due to Lions fatigue, the build-up has been somewhat muted. Maybe the bandwagon won’t get going until Ireland play New Zealand on September 7th, or is it a case of the women’s game being in a strange place? </p><p><br></p><p>Much of the chatter around this Ireland group has been positive in recent years, thanks to improving Six Nations results and a famous win over the Black Ferns. Yet with key players injured, last-minute call-ups from England and questions on the future of the domestic game, this World Cup build-up doesn’t scream a team about to take off. </p><p><br></p><p>Irish Times contributor Louise Lawless joins Nathan Johns to preview the campaign. </p><p><br></p><p>Produced by John Casey.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Irish Times "}