Springboks and Japan to play first rugby match at Wembley in nine years The match will be the first at the venue since a 31-31 draw between South Africa and the Barbarians in 2016 The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Why the Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance with Rugby World Cup success Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil The Independent UK · 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
Time is now for Walker brothers to coach in NRL Ipswich Jets chairman Steve Johnson has given Ben and Shane Walker the ultimate accolades as coaches as he explains why they must get an opportunity in the NRL. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
Wallabies up the physicality for smarting Springboks The Wallabies know a repeat of their slow start in Johannesburg won't be good enough in their return Rugby Championship bout with the Springboks in Cape Town. AAP · Aug 19, 2025
Who will win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup? We ran 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders Women’s rugby is growing rapidly worldwide, and now accounts for 25% of the total global playing base. US women’s rugby star Ilona Maher is the most followed rugby player in the world, ahead of men’s stars Siya Kolisi and Antoine Dupont. The Conversation · 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 19, 2025
World Cup final to be most attended women’s rugby match in history after ticket sellout The Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next month is already an 82,000 sellout and will be the most attended women’s rugby match in history The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
World Cup final tipped to smash attendance record for women’s rugby match RWC 2025 chair Gill Whitehead reckons the Twickenham showpiece will “easily” surpass the 66,000 crowd for the opening sevens at last year’s Olympics. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup final sold out with Twickenham set for record attendance 375,000 tickets have already been sold for the tournament overall with records set to tumble The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Jade Shekells exclusive: Women’s rugby is on the rise, a home World Cup will make it explode Jade Shekells targeting special moments at the tournament on home soil Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025
England winger Abby Dow relishing World Cup opener in Sunderland England open the tournament at the Stadium of Light on Friday night with a clash against the United States in Pool A. The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Brazil aim to make waves at their first Women’s Rugby World Cup Tournament debutants will make history as the first South American team to qualify, just 17 years after their first match The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025
How the expressive Ellie Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup The full-back enters a home World Cup as the reigning World Player of the Year – and the tournament could catapult her to superstardom The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025 Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league? On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash Superstar centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists the Wallabies have nothing to fear about taking on the smarting Springboks in the Rugby Championship return bout.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs A Guardian survey of team finances reveals a mixed picture for the players, with England contracts ranging from £39,000 to £48,000 plus match fees
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Springboks dealt huge injury blow as Siya Kolisi ruled out of second Australia clash Pieter-Steph du Toit has also been ruled out after suffering a concussion in South Africa’s defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2025 Zoe Aldcroft: ‘This World Cup has the potential to change women’s rugby for ever’ Zoe Aldcroft tells Donald McRae the Red Roses have the chance to change women’s rugby for ever if they can win the World Cup in England
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Five players to watch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup Who could be set to star in England over the next few weeks?
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad Meet the 32 players who will bid for glory on home soil at the tournament
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw ‘almost turned down’ show amid frightening stalker ordeal The former England rugby captain, who is married to opera singer Camilla Kerslake, was allegedly harassed by a woman he had briefly encountered at two separate work events in 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 Ellis Park epic delivers a powerful adrenaline shot to Australian rugby The comeback against the Springboks ranks up there with the best of all time and could provide a platform to help rebuild the code
International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025 Social Media Hit Ilona Maher Takes Women's Rugby Onto New Plane Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.