Australia will place a heavy emphasis on the 7s game for the remainder of the year with their national women's rugby programme focused strongly on the short form of the game. A trip to Japan later this month to take part in the Tokyo 7s has been cancelled however with the event called off due to recent events there.

Australia star Kristy Giteau gives a fantastic insight into the world of international women's rugby. Giteau, who played a key role in the Wallarroos third place finish at the World Cup speaks about funding for the women's game, the development of the sport and comparisons with men's rugby at the highest level.

In the aftermath of the most successful Women's Rugby World Cup ever, we'll be looking at how each team fared overall and what they need to work on in the years ahead. First up we take a look at the sides who finished in the top four spots, New Zealand, England, Australia and France.

Australia wrapped up third place at the Women's Rugby World Cup in a highly entertaining victory over France. A blistering ten minute period in the first half saw the Wallaroos touch down three tries and France were never able to get back into the game.

Two first half tries and a penalty late in the game were enough to put England through to the Women's Rugby World Cup Final as they edged a tight encounter with Australia. Tries from Catherine Spencer and Danielle Waterman helped England through but they were pushed all the way by a battling Wallaroo outfit..