Sorensen-McGee runs in hat-trick as New Zealand thrash Ireland

• Pool C: New Zealand 40-0 Ireland

• Black Ferns gain revenge for defeat last year

In September last year Ireland left the rugby world in shock as they defeated the world champions New Zealand in a closely fought 29-27 WXV 1 victory. The win not only created one of Ireland's most famous victories and biggest upsets but it also teed up perfectly the two nations' clash in the Rugby World Cup. They have history on this world stage as in 2014 Ireland beat New Zealand and there was another twist in Brighton as the Black Ferns enacted revenge in emphatic fashion as they left their rivals scoreless to top the pool.

One New Zealand player who was not in the team when Ireland last beat the Black Ferns was the wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee. The versatile back, who has started in both the wing and full-back positions so far this tournament, made her debut in May and had been a bright light.