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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Q&A: Why England are favourites; players to watch

ESPN's writers weigh in on the big questions ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, where 16 teams will battle it out with the hope of lifting the title.

Canada 'on cloud 9' following New Zealand win (00:42)

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7dJames Regan

Confident Canada set sights on Women's Rugby World Cup history

Canada are confident they can go on to win the Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next week, regardless of who they face.

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7dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada overcome New Zealand to reach final

Canada condemned New Zealand to a record 34-19 defeat on Friday to book their spot in next week's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

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13dESPN

New Zealand beat resilient South Africa in Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

New Zealand overcame a spirited South Africa side with a 46-17 win in Exeter to advance to the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinals.

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15dESPN

Boks women won't 'roll over' for fancied Black Ferns

South Africa may be the overwhelming underdogs ahead of their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against New Zealand on Saturday, but they have no intention of going quietly, says coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt.

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19dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: New Zealand dismantle Ireland in 40-0 thrashing

New Zealand produced a statement Women's World Cup victory with a 40-0 dismantling of Ireland on Saturday.

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26dJames Regan

'The female Jonah Lomu' - Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became New Zealand's record try scorer -- men's or women's -- on Sunday as the Black Ferns thrashed Japan 62-19.

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32dESPN

Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 1 highlights as England deliver on expectations

After three years of waiting, the Women's Rugby World Cup landed in England this weekend. Here's what happened.

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33dJames Regan

Black Ferns open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with 54-8 win over Spain

New Zealand began the defence of their Women's Rugby World Cup crown with a 54-8 over Spain on Sunday.

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39dESPN

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Squad lists, fixtures, rankings

With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, here is every country's full squad and fixture list, including England, Australia and New Zealand.

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76dAAP

Wallaroos made to pay in loss to Black Ferns

The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu.

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165dBrittany Mitchell

Champions Final a stepping stone for more, if Waratahs women get job done

The Champions Final between the Waratahs and the Blues can't simply be a one-off clash, but a first step in the revolution of women's rugby in Australia and New Zealand.

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284dAAP

Warriors lure Olympic sevens champion to NRLW

The Warriors have pulled off a massive signing coup, luring sevens superstar Michaela Blyde to play in the NRLW.

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344dReuters

England drawn with Australia, USA at '25 Rugby WC

Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

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351dJames Regan

'Be bold, be innovative' - how women's rugby is evolving as '25 World Cup looms

With the Women's Rugby World Cup being held in England next year, organisers are under pressure to seize the moment and transform the women's game.

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355dESPN

England run riot with 49-31 win over New Zealand

England earned their third straight victory over New Zealand on Sunday as a scintillating attacking performance helped them to a 49-31 win in Canada.

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377dJames Regan

England lay down World Cup marker with statement New Zealand win

England have accepted the fact they will carry extra pressure and responsibility into next year's home World Cup, but if they do go all the way in 12-months' time and win the tournament, fans are in for an epic journey on and off the pitch.

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377dJames Regan

England impress with dominant win over NZ

England swept past world champions New Zealand with a 24-12 win at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to record their second straight win over the Black Ferns.

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439dAAP

Wallaroos suffer biggest home defeat to New Zealand

Black Ferns winger Katelyn Vahaakolo has bagged a quartet of tries to help the New Zealanders to their biggest win over the Wallaroos on Australian soil, humbling their trans-Tasman rivals 62-0 in Ballymore.

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509dAAP

Aussie women lose Singapore 7s final to NZ

The Australian women's Sevens team have fallen just short of being crowned regular-season champions with a 31-21 loss to New Zealand in the Singapore Sevens final.

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512dESPN

Red Roses to host New Zealand at Twickenham

England will host world champions New Zealand on September 14 ahead of October's WXV1 tournament, England rugby announced on Thursday.

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514dBrittany Mitchell

Everything you need to know about the Pacific Four series

The Wallaroos kick-off their Pacific Four campaign against Canada in May, but what is the Pacific Four series?

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570dReuters

Canes women under fire for controversial haka

The Hurricanes will apologise to New Zealand's government after a haka performed by their women's side labelled the coalition "redneck", local media reported on Tuesday.

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619dReuters

First women's Lions tour confirmed for 2027

A first British and Irish Lions women's tour will take place in 2027 with current world champions New Zealand hosting a three-test series, organisers confirmed on Tuesday.