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The lesson England must learn as France rivalry reignites at Women’s World Cup

France have not beaten the Red Roses in their last 16 attempts but gave England a real fright at Twickenham earlier this year, as they clash in the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday

The Independent UK

World Rugby revamps international calendar after record-breaking Women’s World Cup

The new WXV Global Series sees unions take back control of commercial rights in a significant step

The Independent UK

It’s ‘game on’ for launch, says rugby’s breakaway R360 league – but how ready is it really?

Co-founder Mike Tindall insists the rebel league will launch next year but, with financial projections changing, will the numbers stack up?

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Women's Rugby World Cup: France forward to appeal 12-game ban for biting

Les Bleues face the Red Roses in the last four this weekend

Evening Standard

France star Axelle Berthoumieu given 12-match ban after biting opponent at Women’s World Cup

France are also set to be without captain Manae Feleu for the remainder of the tournament after a dangerous tackle

The Independent UK

‘Fight like heck’: US Eagles seek World Cup spot amid MLR turmoil

Just before Sunday’s crucial qualifier against Samoa in Denver, the American domestic league lost a third team in less than two months

The Guardian - US

The exciting new twist to New Zealand and South Africa’s historic rugby rivalry

As the two nations’ men’s and women’s sides prepare to meet on the same day, development behind the scenes suggests the great rivals are about to become even more familiar with one another

The Independent UK

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Australian researchers ask for help from parents, coaches to raise youth concussion awareness

With concussion-related injuries among professional athletes often taking an unwanted spotlight, researchers in Australia are asking for help to study the impacts of potential long-term brain injuries to the younger generation — one contact sport at a time

The Independent UK

England must be wary of wheels coming off juggernaut as World Cup stakes rise

Red Roses know there is no such thing as a dead cert in sport as they try to avoid more heartbreak on the global stage

The Guardian - UK

Kate Middleton makes solo appearance after debuting new highlights - and the hair changes keep on coming

The Princess of Wales has moved away from half-up, half-down styles in recent years but she's brought them back

Woman & Home

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

Breakaway R360 league launch dealt blow after World Rugby application withdrawn

The proposed application has been deferred until at least next June, casting doubt on plans to launch the league next September

The Guardian - UK

Rugby Chiefs Adamant Cash-strapped Samoa Receiving 'Support' At Women's World Cup

Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover domestic bills while taking part in the tournament.

International Business Times

World Rugby urges men to learn from women’s game on engaging with fans

The head of World Rugby has urged the men’s game to learn lessons from how players at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have shown off their personalities and interacted more with fans

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Northern exposure: women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England stars

The Guardian - UK

Joy for Samoa as Harmony Vatau kicks their first World Cup points for 11 years

The cash-strapped nation have overcome many hurdles just to be in England and fly half’s successful penalty in heavy defeat by the Red Roses made the sacrifices worthwhile

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup needs jeopardy to stay in Monday morning conversations

One-sided nature of matches so far is a problem and structural change is needed but there has still been plenty to enjoy

The Independent UK

World Rugby defends one-sided start to Women’s World Cup: ‘The arm wrestles will come’

Lopsided scorelines were a theme of the opening weekend of the tournament but record attendances and engagement were reported

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The Guardian - UK

England get the party started on a night that shows just how big this World Cup could be

Electric atmosphere in Sunderland and at the stadium proves women’s tournament has grown up quicker than anyone ever expected

The Guardian - US

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

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

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

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

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