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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

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 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

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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

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.

The Independent UK · 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.

AAP · Aug 21, 2025

Why England head into home Rugby World Cup as firm favourites

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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The controversial plans that aim to shake up Welsh rugby

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The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025

How to watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup: TV channel and live stream

A festival of rugby is planned as 16 nations vie for glory

Evening Standard · 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

Women’s Rugby World Cup: 5 stars to watch out for

The tournament concludes with the final at the Allianz Stadium on September 27.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

New Zealand, Canada and France are the Red Roses’ leading rivals for glory.

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

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The Conversation · Aug 21, 2025

Flashing mouthguards that signal a head injury will soon hit the rugby field – are they a game changer?

When the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend, spectators will witness more than the usual thrills, skills and physical brilliance the code delivers – they’ll also see something completely novel: flashing mouthguards.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

England vs Samoa: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

Much-changed Red Roses out to secure another big win in Pool A

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

RFL under pressure to produce rugby league action plan to avoid funding cuts

The Rugby Football League has been asked to produce an action plan on how it will comply with Sport England’s Code for Sports Governance

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Women’s Rugby World Cup: England’s Megan Jones on dealing with grief

The 28-year-old centre, whose last World Cup appearance was in 2017, will start for England at a home tournament the year after both her parents died.

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 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 Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams

There will be a six-week consultation period before the WRU makes a final decision on the plans.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Women's Rugby World Cup: England at full strength as squad named to face USA in opener

Emily Scarratt is set to make her 119th cap

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Zoe Harrison wins fly-half battle for England World Cup opener

The Red Roses take on USA in Sunderland on Friday evening in their Women’s Rugby World Cup opener as heavy favourites to win the tournament

The Guardian - UK · 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 Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

England name team for Women’s Rugby World Cup opener against the United States

The tournament hosts get things under way in Sunderland on Friday.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Ellie Kildunne exclusive: No excuses now, England have put in the work to be crowned world champions

Red Roses looking to go one further after their Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat three years ago

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