Sky closes in on broadcast rights for first women’s British & Irish Lions tour The inaugural British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027 is expected to be broadcast live on Sky Sports The Guardian - UK · Sep 16
How the smaller ball trial in WXV has brought ‘mixed bag of emotions’ The trial has caused heated debate in women’s rugby, with England’s Zoe Harrison calling it the ‘worst decision ever’, but others more open to it The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Jo Yapp insists Women’s Lions will draw from all four unions after appointment as head coach Yapp revealed that she had already consulted Andy Farrell, who led the men’s Lions to series victory in Australia last year The Independent UK · Jun 9
Jo Yapp picks Andy Farrell’s brain on how to win British & Irish Lions tour Head coach of the Lions women’s side to select her staff for their tour of New Zealand The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Jo Yapp named head coach for historic first women’s British & Irish Lions tour Jo Yapp, the former England captain and Wallaroos coach, has been named the head coach for the first women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand The Guardian - UK · May 27
British and Irish Lions appoint Jo Yapp as head coach for inaugural women’s tour The former England captain will lead the Lions to New Zealand in 2027 The Independent UK · May 27
Scotland and Australia’s parting words show the rocky landscape beyond the Women’s World Cup With uncertainty over the future of both programmes beyond this tournament, there are fears that successful campaigns may not be capitalised upon The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
'One shot': Wallaroos must be brave in do-or-die game Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has urged her side to come out of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash against Canada, knowing they gave absolutely everything. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
'Anything can happen': Roos target World Cup boilover Australia's Wallaroos believe they can cause a World Cup sensation as coach Jo Yapp makes two changes to the starting XV to face Canada. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Why are there so few female head coaches at the Women’s World Cup? WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP: With just three female head coaches at the tournament, and none in the English top flight next season, Harry Latham-Coyle explores the work being done to bring more women up through the coaching pathway The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025
Is England vs Australia on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool A clash in Brighton The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025
Abby Dow and England near record territory as Australia search for upset Red Roses hoping to extend winning streak to 30 games while Wallaroos hunt for spot in quarter-finals The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2025
Red Roses face familiar foe as former England captain Jo Yapp plots World Cup upset with Australia Australia head coach Jo Yapp is hoping her side can spring a surprise at the scene of one of the Rugby World Cup’s greatest shocks The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Wallaroos skipper back for crucial World Cup clash The Wallaroos will have skipper Siokapesi Palu back in action for the match against England that will decide their Rugby World Cup fate. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 Meet Caitlyn Halse, Australia’s teen full-back phenom plotting England upset at Women’s Rugby World Cup Interview: Marked out for great things from an early age, the 18-year-old full-back Halse has already been a star of the tournament - and is undaunted by the challenge facing the Wallaroos this weekend
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Ruthless Red Roses ready to send World Cup message as Australia consider pool permutations Australia need only a point to join a dominant England in the last eight of the tournament
The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025 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
AAP · Aug 28, 2025 Miller fit for Wallaroos' must-win World Cup clash The Wallaroos have made four changes for their key World Cup group-stage match against the US, with star winger Desiree Miller fit to start after a head knock.
AAP · Aug 23, 2025 Wallaroos hope World Cup hero is fit for US showdown The Wallaroos are hoping match-winning winger Desiree Miller will be cleared to fly again next weekend for the showdown that will define their World Cup.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2025 Australia 73-0 Samoa: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – as it happened Minute-by-minute report: The Wallaroos kicked off their Group A campaign with a thumping win against Samoa in Salford
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 'Really blessed': World Cup joy for new Wallaroos skip Kaitlan Leaney couldn't make the Wallaroos team at the last World Cup -- but she's overjoyed to be selected to jointly lead the 2025 side into battle.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in Rugby World Cup opener Young gun Caitlyn Halse will make history at the Women's Rugby World Cup when the Wallaroos take on Samoa as the tournament opens in England.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025 Five to watch: the Wallaroos who can shape the Women’s Rugby World Cup From former gymnasts and versatile veterans, to a sevens convert and teenage sensation, these players can lift Australia to new heights in England
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025 ‘A huge statement’: Wallaroos to be flown business class to Rugby World Cup Australia’s 32-player squad will travel to the tournament in England in comfort after World Rugby footed the bill for the upgrade from economy class
AAP · Aug 4, 2025 Injured Wallaroos pair included for World Cup campaign Injured Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Caslick and skipper Siokapesi Palu have been named in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup.