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Northern exposure: women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England stars

The Guardian - UK

Zampa wins after epic trip - but is upstaged by Aussie

Another Australian leg-spinner stole the show from globe-trotting teammate Adam Zampa as Nathan Sowter spun Oval Invincibles' star in the Hundred final.

AAP

Nicola Carey reflects on ‘whirlwind’ two weeks after Superchargers win Hundred

After Brave were restricted to 115 for six, Nicola Carey’s unbeaten 35 guided Superchargers to a first ever Hundred title.

The Independent UK

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Supercharged Aussie trio lift women's Hundred crown

Annabel Sutherland, player of the match Nicola Carey and tournament MVP Phoebe Litchfield have guided Northern Superchargers to the women's Hundred title.

AAP

Woodman-Wickliffe breaks New Zealand try record in World Cup cruise against Japan

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored her 50th try in 30 Tests in New Zealand’s 62-19 World Cup win against Japan, surpassing Doug Howlett’s 49

The Guardian - UK

Jess Breach hails ‘phenomenal’ feeling as she eyes 50th England cap against Australia

Jess Breach said scoring 50 tries for England is a ‘special’ emotion and it would ‘mean everything’ to the wing to win her 50th cap in her home county

The Guardian - UK

Australia and USA draw thriller to bring belated jeopardy to Rugby World Cup

Australia and the USA drew 31-31 in York to take quarter-final qualification behind England down to the wire in Pool A

The Guardian - UK

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Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years

The cash-strapped nation have overcome many hurdles just to be in England and fly half’s successful penalty in heavy defeat by the Red Roses made the sacrifices worthwhile

The Guardian - UK

John Mitchell demands England improve despite record World Cup win over Samoa

England’s victory over Samoa was a record Rugby World Cup win for the Red Roses but the head coach, John Mitchell, said “their basics let them down” at times

The Guardian - UK

England storm into Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Breach leads Samoa rout

Jess Breach bagged a hat-trick in England’s 14 tries as the hosts beat Samoa 92-3 to continue their impressive start to the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

USA 31-31 Australia: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Eagles and Wallaroos score five tries apiece in a contest for the ages as both kept their quarter-final hopes alive

The Guardian - AU

Supercharged Aussies reach women's Hundred final

The Australian trio of Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield and Nicola Carey have helped fire the Northern Superchargers into the final of the women's Hundred.

AAP

McKinley Hunt’s double for Canada helps knock Wales out of Rugby World Cup

Canada scored six tries in a 42-0 win against Wales then Scotland beat Fiji 29-15, results that took the victors into the Women’s Rugby World Cup last eight

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup needs jeopardy to stay in Monday morning conversations

One-sided nature of matches so far is a problem and structural change is needed but there has still been plenty to enjoy

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Samoa face Women’s Rugby World Cup mission impossible against England

Another comfortable Red Roses win is expected against a Samoan side for whom the hosts’ Abi Burton had plenty of praise

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

USA risk all with nine changes for Australia in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Victory for the Wallaroos should guarantee qualification for the last eight but the USA have dropped Alev Kelter from their matchday squad

The Guardian - UK

Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line

Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserve

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The Guardian - UK

Scott Quinnell’s son delights Welsh rugby fans as drag queen Heidi Heights

‘My dad was fine with it,’ said Steele Quinnell, who tried his father’s sport but thought: ‘Nah, this isn’t for me’

International Business Times

Big Numbers Set To Remain A Feature Of Women's Rugby World Cup

The Women's Rugby World Cup heads into its second week on the back of impressive off-field numbers, with organisers adamant the tournament's momentum can be maintained despite several mismatches in the first round of pool matches.

The Guardian - UK

Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK

Shane Christie, rugby concussion campaigner who wanted to donate his brain, found dead at 39

Former Maori All Blacks player Shane Christie, who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from multiple concussions, has died aged 39

The Guardian - UK

‘I still feel a part of my team’: Ruby Tui on starring as a TV pundit after her Black Ferns omission

Left out of New Zealand’s Women’s Rugby World Cup squad, the serial champion is impressing on TV instead

AAP

Sutherland masterclass as Aussies target Hundred glory

Annabel Sutherland and the Australian-charged Northern Superchargers have roared into the playoffs of the Hundred.

The Guardian - UK

Mismatches will not halt Women’s Rugby World Cup momentum, insist organisers

Women’s Rugby World Cup organisers have insisted that the high number of mismatches so far will not dampen the tournament’s momentum after hailing an ‘electric’ first week

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