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Be brave: Black Ferns’ key message for Women’s Rugby World Cup defence

Six-times champions are aiming to play with courage as they seek to defend the title they won at home in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Eagles men seek Rugby World Cup qualification amid uncertainty over US future

Victory over Canada will bring spot at Australia 2027 but amid MLR doubts and foreign schemes, little is certain for Scott Lawrence’s team

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2025

Is Ilona Maher Retiring From Women's Rugby? Athlete Rumoured To Join WWE - Here's The Truth

Despite the rising buzz around her entertainment ventures, Maher is adamant that rugby remains her priority.

International Business Times UK · Aug 22, 2025

World Cup begins with eyes opened to what could be for women’s rugby in Australia

The Wallaroos have witnessed first hand the huge interest in the tournament in England and are keen to match that benchmark back home

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Red Roses pick up where Lionesses left off in England women’s great sporting summer

England begin their Rugby World Cup campaign on Friday against USA with ambitions of winning the trophy and capturing public imagination

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

‘She did it, big time’: Ilona Maher’s road to becoming rugby’s biggest breakout star since Lomu

USA center started as ‘the kid in the pink scrum cap’ then soared with a winning blend of speed, power and body positivity

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

Wallaroos are underdogs this World Cup but may not fly under radar for long

With nearly half of Australia’s squad under the age of 24, including Caitlyn Halse and Tabua Tuinakauvadra, the future is bright green and gold

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

Red Roses ‘look forward to being hunted’ at Women’s Rugby World Cup, declares John Mitchell

Red Roses head coach John Mitchell says the world No 1 team and tournament hosts will look forward to being ‘hunted’ at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

‘No Colon, Still Rollin’: Cass Bargell, US scrum-half and ostomy advocate, sets sights on World Cup

Hosts England hold few fears for the Harvard graduate who recovered from serious illness and surgery to play with a stoma and a bag

The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2025

World Cup provides launchpad as women’s rugby prepares for liftoff

The next few weeks have the potential to refresh rugby in all its guises – this tournament is going to hit differently

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025