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Canada Confident Of Dethroning New Zealand In Women's World Cup Semis

Canada are full of belief they can end New Zealand's bid for a third successive Women's Rugby World Cup title in the semi-finals on Friday, with France taking on England in the other last-four clash this weekend.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2025

Australia boss casts doubt on Pat Cummins’ ability to play full role in Ashes

The series gets under way in Perth on November 21.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really?

Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Springboks light up engrossing Rugby Championship so why tinker with it now?

South Africa and New Zealand’s selfish decision to go it alone will lead to competition hiatus and looks foolish

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

The France flanker has been handed a 12-match suspension, while Manaé Feleu, the captain, has also been banned owing to a high tackle

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

No ‘funky rugby’: new England coach Lee Blackett targets substance over style

Steve Borthwick’s latest attack coach believes he has time to create a winning culture as they count down to the World Cup in 2027

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2025

Brendon McCullum excited for Ashes challenge and defends England’s preparations

England are intent on winning back the urn for the first time in a decade and have not won a Test in Australia since 2010/2011.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Top Four Into Women's Rugby World Cup Semi-finals As France Edge Ireland

The top four teams in women's rugby will feature in the World Cup semi-finals after France staged a superb second-half rally to edge out Ireland on Sunday before England thrashed Scotland.

International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025

Ellie Kildunne hands England boost with return for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Ellie Kildunne is on course to line up for England in their semi-final showdown with France after missing the quarter-final win against Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025

England still favourites to lift Rugby World Cup, but betting on them is another matter

Fans may be wise to keep their money in their pockets for now, in spite of an easy win against Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025