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Kazakhstan receive their participation medals.

11th place: Samoa 31 Kazakhstan 0  (HT 14-0) (12:00 CET, Marcoussis)Scores: Taliilagi Mefi (Tries 9 & 22) 22:00; Bella Milo (Try 56, Conversions 10, 23, 45, 57); Tile Start (Try 44); Helen Collins (Try 52)

A dominant performance by Samoa saw them finish 11th.

After a fairly even first half, three Samoan tries in 12 minutes soon after the start of the second half ended the game as a contest - there was no way back for Kazakhstan from that point.

Despite being widely acknowledged as the youngest, strongest and fittest team Kazakhstan has ever sent to the World Cup, the Asian champions for the first time finished last in the tournament - a mark of how quickly the game is improving.

For Samoa it was a good finish to a tough tournament - drawn in the group that produced both world cup finalists. With a little less pressure on the final day they were able to put in one of  their best performances.

Samoa:1 Tessa Wright; 2 Laura Levi; 3 Ginia Muavae; 4 Italia Tipelu; 5 Cynthia Taala (C); 6 Sally Kaokao; 7 Vicki Campbell; 8 Apaula Kerisiano; 9 Tulua Leuluaialii; 10 Bella Milo; 11 Tile Start; 12 Mary-Ann Collins; 13 Merenaite Faitala-Mariner; 14 Taliilagi Mefi; 15 Brenda CollinsReplacements:16 Cynthia Apineru; 17 Sharlene Fagalilo; 18 Helen Collins; 19 Justine Luatua; 20 Roseanne Leaupepe; 21 Rita Lilii; 22 Bernadette Robertson (R)

Kazakhstan:1 Olga Bakhtiguzina; 2 Irina Radzevil; 3 Natalya Kamendrovskaya; 4 Lyudmila Matiyeva; 5 Svetlana Karatygina; 6 Symbat Zhamankulova; 7 Yelena Yevdokimova; 8 Marianna Balashova; 9 Karina Proskurina; 10 Amina Baratova; 11 Oxana Shadrina; 12 Kundyzay Baktybayeva; 13 Anna Yakovleva (C); 14 Lilya Bazyaruk; 15 Aigerym DaurembayevaReplacements:16 Yelena Muradova; 17 Yelena Rogacheva; 18 Aigul Dairbayeva; 19 Balzhan Koishybayeva; 20 Anastassiya Khamova; 21 Olga Sazonova; 22 Lyudmila Sapronova

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9th place: South Africa 0 Spain 36 (HT: 0-17) (14:00 CET, Marcoussis)Scores: Marta Cabane (Try 19), Barbra Pla (Try 33), Penalty try (65), Patricia Garcia (Try 78, Penalty 16, Conversion 20, 34, 66, 78); Eli Martinez (Try 80)

Spain finished in ninth place in the World Cup after defeating South Africa 36-0.From the beginning of the game, the Lions were the stronger of the teams, although it took some time to turn this dominance into points.

However after 16 minutes of play, Patricia Garcia had a penalty chance which she did not waste, marking the first 3 points of the game.

Spain did not let wait long for the next score and just two minutes later a Marta Cabane touched down for the Lionesses, with the lead extended to 10 points with the conversion from Garcia.

Six minutes before the break Barbara Pla added a second try, also transformed by Garcia, leaving the half times score 17-0.

In the second period, Spain remained on top.After 20 minutesof the second half, they scored with a penalty try after having a maul from 5 meters which was pulled down by South Africa, again converted by Garcia.

The final minutes were completely Spanish, making two more tries in just 3 minutes.

Patricia Garcia, now playing at centre, scored first, and then from the next play, and the final play of the game, Eli Martinez added another to leave a Spanish clear winners at 36-0.

During the Cup, the Lionesses had to play against Canada and England, the eventual cup finalists, but match by match improved both their set and open play, as well as in defence.

A ninth place will be disappoining for this Spanish team that was seconds away from fighting for 5th.

(Thanks to http://rugbyfemenino.com.es/)

South Africa: 1 Nwabisa Ngxatu; 2 Thantaswa Macingwane; 3 Portia Jonga; 4 Celeste Adonis; 5 Nolusindiso Booi; 6 Vuyolwethu Vazi; 7 Nomaphelo Mayongo; 8 Lamla Momoti; 9 Fundiswa Plaatjie; 10 Zenay Jordaan (C); 11 Sinazo Nobele; 12 Lorinda Brown; 13 Veroeshka Grain; 14 Siviwe Basweni; 15 Zandile NojokoReplacements:16 Denita Wentzel; 17 Cebisa Kula; 18 Shona-Leah Weston; 19 Siphosethu Tshingana; 20 Tayla Kinsey; 21 Cindy Cant; 22 Phumeza Gadu

Spain:1 Isabel Rico; 2 Aroa Gonzalez; 3 Rocio Garcia; 4 Tania Ortega; 5 Maria Ribera; 6 Paula Medin; 7 Angela Del Pan; 8 Ana Maria Aigneren (C); 9 Patricia Garcia; 10 Vanesa Rial; 11 Eli Martinez; 12 Barbara Pla; 13 Irene Schiavon; 14 Berta García; 15 Marta CabaneReplacements:16 Maria Sequedo; 17 Elena Redondo; 18 Diana Gasso; 19 Maria Casado; 20 Lourdes Alameda; 21 Helen Roca; 22 Anna Arnau

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7th place: Australia 30 Wales 3 (HT: 10-3) (16:00 CET, Marcoussis).Scores:Australia: Liz Patu (Try 17), Dalena Dennison (Try 26), Ashleigh Hewson (Penalty 60, Conversion 80); Tricia Brown (Try 64), Sharni Williams (Try 76), Cobie-Jane Morgan (Try 80).Wales: Robyn Wilkins (Penalty 30)

Wales have finished eighth in the Rugby Women's World Cup after Australia claimed a convincing 30-3 victory at Marcoussis.

The Wallaroos dominated possession and territory and thoroughly deserved their victory. Wales tackled themselves to a standstill but the superior speed and skill of Australia saw them win their second game against Rachel Taylor's side in the tournament.

After having the better of the early exchanges Australia had to wait until the 16th minute before getting any reward. The forwards worked the ball close to the Wales try-line before prop Liz Patu plunged over out wide.Wales struggled to get into the game but their strong defence held Australia at bay.

After 23 minutes Wales captain Rachel Taylor received a stern warning on behalf of the team due to Welsh players giving away penalties in the danger zone.

Moments later Australia kicked to within five metres of the Welsh tryline and after patient play from the forwards, Dalena Denninson picked from the back of a ruck and dived over.

Wales briefly gained territory inside the Australian half and had their dominant scrum to thank for their opening points. Sioned Harries burst from the set-piece to set up a midfield ruck where the Wallaroos infringed. Robyn Wilkins stepped up and slotted over the penalty.

Wales finished the half strongly but had to make two changes with hooker Lowri Harries being stretchered off while lock Shona Powell Hughes took a boot to the face but she returned from the bloodbin in time for the restart.Play was held up for some considerable time as medics attended to Sioned Harries who became the second Welsh player to leave the field on a stretcher.

Australia continued to attack but the Welsh defence frustrated the Wallaroos with staunch defence. Eventually Australia had to settle for a penalty by Ashley Hewson to increase the lead to 13-3 after 60 minutes.

The Wallaroos continued to camp inside the Wales half and for once their passes stuck to send winger Trica Brown over in the corner.

Six minutes from time Sharni Williams glided over before Cobie-Jane Morgan put the icing on the cake with a well taken try right on the stroke of full time.

(Thanks to wru.co.uk)

Australia: 1 Liz Patu; 2 Louise Burrows; 3 Oneata Schwalger; 4 Rebecca Clough; 5 Michelle Milward; 6 Dalena Dennison; 7 Shannon Parry (C); 8 Alisha Hewett; 9 Nita Maynard; 10 Tui Ormsby; 11 Natasha Haines; 12 Cobie-Jane Morgan; 13 Sharni Williams; 14 Tricia Brown; 15 Ashleigh HewsonReplacements:16 Margaret Watson; 17 Angela Hipwell; 18 Chloe Buttler; 19 Brooke Saunders; 20 Ashley Marsters; 21 Hanna Sio; 22 Michelle Perry

Wales: 1 Jenny Davies; 2 Lowri Harries; 3 Catrin Edwards; 4 Jenny Hawkins; 5 Shona Powell-Hughes; 6 Catrina Nicholas; 7 Rachel Taylor (C); 8 Sioned Harries; 9 Amy Day; 10 Elinor Snowsill; 11 Philippa Tuttiett; 12 Robyn Wilkins; 13 Elen Evans; 14 Adriana Taviner; 15 Laurie HarriesReplacements:16 Carys Phillips; 17 Caryl Thomas; 18 Nia Davies; 19 Sian Moore; 20 Dyddgu Hywel; 21 Elli Norkett; 22 Raf Taylor

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5th place: USA v New Zealand (HT 0-31) (14:15 CET, Stade Jean Bouin)Scores: Aroha Savage (Try 15); Rawina Everitt (Try 24); Shakira Baker (Try 31); Selica Winata (Try 34); Honey Hireme (Tries 37, 43, 66, 76); Aleisha Nelson (Try 70) Kelly Brazier (Conversions 25, 32, 35, 38);

Match report

United States: 1 Sarah Chobot; 2 Katy Augustyn; 3 Hope Rogers; 4 Carmen Farmer; 5 Sarah Walsh; 6 Shaina Turley (C); 7 Lynelle Kugler; 8 Jillion Potter; 9 Jocelyn Tseng; 10 Kimber Rozier; 11 Nathalie Marchino; 12 Sylvia Braaten; 13 Emilie Bydwell; 14 Vanesha McGee; 15 Meya BizerReplacements: 16 Kittery Wagner; 17 Jamie Burke; 18 Sharon Blaney; 19 Lauren Daly; 20 Carrie White; 21 Deven Owsiany; 22 Naima Reddick

New Zealand:1 Ruth McKay; 2 Fiao'o Fa'amausili (C); 3 Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox; 4 Eloise Blackwell; 5 Rawinia Everitt; 6 Aroha Savage; 7 Justine Lavea; 8 Linda Itunu; 9 Kendra Cocksedge; 10 Victoria Subritzky-Nafatali; 11 Shakira Baker; 12 Amiria Rule; 13 Claire Richardson; 14 Honey Hireme; 15 Selica WiniataReplacements: 16 Kathleen Wilton; 17 Aleisha Nelson; 18 Jackie Patea; 19 Casey Robertson; 20 Emma Jensen; 21 Kelly Brazier; 22 Renee Wickliffe

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3rd place: France 25 Ireland 18 (HT 12-15) (16:30 CET, Stade Jean Bouin)Scores:Ireland: Niamh Briggs (Try 6, Conversion 7, Penalty 27, 61); Grace Davitt (Try 40).France: Gaelle Mignot (Try 13); Sandrine Agricole (Conversion 14); Jessy Tremouliere (Try 31, Penalty 66); Elodie Guiglion (Tries 47, 80)

Match report

France: 1 Lise Arricastre; 2 Gaelle Mignot (C); 3 Christelle Chobet; 4 Sandra Rabier; 5 Assa Koita; 6 Koumiba Djossouvi; 7 Laetitia Grand; 8 Safi N'Diaye; 9 Jennifer Troncy; 10 Sandrine Agricole; 11 Elodie Guiglion; 12 Marjorie Mayans; 13 Elodie Poublan; 14 Shannon Izar; 15 Jessy Tremouliere

Replacements:16 Laetitia Salles; 17 Elodie Portaries; 18 Manon Andre; 19 Coumba Diallo; 20 Caroline Ladagnous; 21 Christelle Le Duff; 22 Yanna Rivoalen;

Ireland: 1 Fiona Coghlan (C); 2 Gillian Bourke; 3 Ailis Egan; 4 Sophie Spence; 5 Marie Louise Reilly; 6 Siobhan Fleming; 7 Claire Molloy; 8 Paula Fitzpatrick; 9 Tania Rosser; 10 Nora Stapleton; 11 Alison Miller; 12 Jenny Murphy; 13 Grace Davitt; 14 Ashleigh Baxter; 15 Niamh BriggsReplacements:16 Sharon Lynch; 17 Kerri Ann Craddock; 18 Heather O'Brien; 19 Laura Guest; 20 Larissa Muldoon; 21 Jackie Shiels; 22 Hannah Casey