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Wallaroos to bring the aggression in World Cup opener

New co-captain Kaitlan Leaney has given herself another role ahead of the Wallaroos' Rugby World Cup opener in England.

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England 69-7 USA: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Red Roses kicked off their home tournament in style, Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA at the Stadium of Light

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones reveals Springboks theory over historic Wallabies victory

Eddie Jones has played down the Wallabies’ landmark Ellis Park triumph over the Springboks in the Rugby Championship opener

The Independent UK

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England vs USA live: Dominant Red Roses produce trademark thrashing in Women’s World Cup opener

England 69-7 USA: A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

The Independent UK

England vs USA result: Women's Rugby World Cup match stream, score and latest updates

Hot favourites get tournament underway in Sunderland

Evening Standard

Your Guardian sport weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup, US Open tennis and more

Here’s how to follow live rugby union, Premier League buildup and action with our writers and live reporters

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies brace for Springboks backlash but history beckons in Cape Town

No Australian side has won in the South African city in seven Tests across 33 years but Joe Schmidt’s fitter and faster team is full of belief they can

The Guardian - AU

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Rugby World Cup: Ireland offer support to Shannon Ikahihifo after cancer diagnosis

Ireland’s World Cup squad have offered their support to teammate Shannon Ikahihifo after she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis

The Guardian - UK

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

The shared struggles that add extra meaning to Wales and Scotland’s World Cup rivalry

A place in the quarter-finals may be on the line as the two sides meet in Salford - but the pair have both endured disrupted build-ups to the tournament

The Independent UK

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

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

Sports quiz of the week: Women’s Rugby World Cup, Vuelta and ‘Farmageddon’

Have you been watching the football, rugby union, rugby league, boxing, horse racing, tennis, snooker and cycling?

The Guardian - UK

England ready to confront USA and Ilona Maher’s stardust in World Cup opener

The Red Roses have lost only once to Friday’s opponents, in 1991, but refuse to get caught up in the hype of a home tournament

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The Independent UK

Is England vs USA on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s World Cup opener

Everything you need to know as the tournament begins in Sunderland

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher: How USA rugby’s poster girl can light up Women’s Rugby World Cup

Perhaps now the world’s most famous rugby player, Maher’s profile is helping attract new fans to the sport

Evening Standard

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Can all-conquering England handle the pressure on home soil?

Hosts are red-hot favourites and dealing with that weigh of expectation could be their biggest challenge

The Guardian - UK

Growth of Women’s Rugby World Cup proves some things are getting better

Teams once had to sell raffle tickets and vodka to fund their campaigns, now women are front and centre of the sport’s global development strategy

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The Guardian - AU

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 - UK

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 Independent UK

Ex-England captain Sarah Hunter ready for World Cup in a ‘different capacity’

The 39-year-old retired from rugby in 2023, finishing her career as England’s most capped player with 141 appearances and is now their defence coach.

AAP

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 Independent UK

Why England head into home Rugby World Cup as firm favourites

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The two sides of a Women’s World Cup that could transform rugby

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history could change the rugby landscape – even if some familiar challenges remain

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