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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.

International Business Times · Aug 29, 2025

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 · Aug 28, 2025

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 · Aug 27, 2025

'I've had chats': Tuivasa-Sheck reveals R360 interest

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opened up on playing in the R360 rugby union competition in 2027 as he targets winning an NRL title with the Warriors first.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Olsen-Baker and Leti-I’iga injuries dampen win as New Zealand fly past Spain

The world champions, New Zealand, cruised to an eight-try win against Spain but face an anxious wait for injury updates on Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Kaipo Olsen-Baker

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup rout by South Africa

Just seeing the first Brazil team to reach a Rugby World Cup was enough for fans as South Africa roared to 66-6 win

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2025

Australia could use a ruthless Test animal like South Africa’s Handré Pollard

The Springbok fly-half scowls at the uprights like he owns them, and his boot delivered victory in a slugfest

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025

Julia Schell scores six tries as Canada thrash Fiji in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Canada sent out an ominous Women’s Rugby World Cup warning with an 11-try victory over Fiji in Pool B

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland demolish Wales at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Scotland opened their Pool B campaign in style and opened the scoring after 55 seconds and going on to win 38-8.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025

Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing

Amy Cokayne said after England’s 69-7 Rugby World Cup win against USA that ‘there are a few things that didn’t quite go right’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2025