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1dMultiple contributors

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.

How Canada secured Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal spot (01:21)

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13dTom Hamilton

Canada thump Australia, set up NZ WRWC semi

Canada booked themselves a Women's Rugby World Cup semifinal with New Zealand after easing past Australia 46-5 in Bristol on Saturday.

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'Anything can happen': Roos target RWC boilover

The Wallaroos have recalled hooker Katalina Amosa and lock Ashley Fernandez for their team to face Canada in the World Cup quarter-final, with their coaching staff still adamant Australia can pull off the sensation of the Rugby World Cup.

England see off Australia to top Pool A at WRWC (01:27)

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22dBrittany Mitchell

The 'Kid' is alright: Teenage star Halse could be face of women's rugby for the next 15 years

At just 18-years-old Caitlyn Halse has the rugby world at her feet with the fullback capturing the world's attention. And she's only getting better.

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22dAAP

Wallaroos skipper back for crucial England clash

The Wallaroos have been given the perfect boost for the match that will decide their Rugby World Cup fate as inspirational skipper Siokapesi Palu was passed fit again to lead them into battle against England.

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22dESPN

England vs. Australia: How to watch Women's Rugby World Cup match

Women's Rugby World Cup favourites England will kick off the tournament against the United States on Friday in Pool A. Here is everything you need to know.

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26dJames Regan

More drama to come after Australia, USA ignite Women's Rugby World Cup

The United States and Australia not only delivered a match for the ages in their 31-31 draw on Saturday, but it leaves everything to play for in their final pool matches next week.

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27dJames Regan

Frustration for Australia after discipline proves costly in draw

Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has called out her side's ill discipline after their 31-31 draw against the United States.

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27dJames Regan

Australia, USA play out thrilling Women's Rugby World Cup draw

Australia and the United States played out a hugely thrilling 31-31 draw at the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday.

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29dAAP

Miller fit for Wallaroos' must-win clash vs USA

Star winger Desiree Miller has been passed fit to start Australia's win-or-bust Rugby World Cup group clash against the USA as the Wallaroos make four changes for the key contest.

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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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34dAAP

Wallaroos hope star is fit for US showdown

Desiree Miller began with dazzle and ended in a daze, but Australia's Wallaroos are hopeful their brilliant treble-scoring winger will still be fit to torment the United States.

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34dJames Regan

Australia 73-0 Samoa: Wallaroos earn record win at Women's Rugby World Cup

The Wallaroos began their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a record 73-0 in over Samoa.

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36dBrittany Mitchell

'You won't play the World Cup': Duck's exhausting injury journey to England

After two years of almost constant injuries, Piper Duck is prepared to run out for the Wallaroos in their opening World Cup clash.

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36dAAP

Teen star gets Wallaroos nod in RWC opener

Teenage fullback Caitlyn Halse will make Women's Rugby World Cup history with Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp unveiling the Australian line-up for their opening pool match in England against Samoa.

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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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47dAAP

Caslick's Wallaroos Cup dream busted by injury

Wallaroos trump card Charlotte Caslick has been ruled out of the side's Women's Rugby World Cup campaign.

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52dBrittany Mitchell

Underdone Caslick clinging to American dream

Wallaroos and sevens star Charlotte Caslick has just one thing on her mind ahead of the Rugby World Cup as she races the clock to be fit for the tournament kicking off later this month.

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54dBrittany Mitchell

Yapp swan song: Outgoing Wallaroos coach makes quarterfinals ambitions clear

Outgoing Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named the most experienced World Cup squad Australia have seen as the side look to make statement in England.

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54dAAP

Caslick in Wallaroos RWC squad despite injury

Injured sevens star Charlotte Caslick has been included in the Wallaroos squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup in England, while Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare have been named for their third campaign.

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56dAAP

Wallaroos crush Wales in final World Cup warm-up

The Wallaroos have enjoyed a morale-boosting 36-5 win in Sydney to level their two-match women's rugby Test series with Wales.

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62dAAP

Lightning strikes for Wales in upset win over Wallaroos

The Wallaroos have crashed to a third straight loss after Wales held them scoreless in the second half in a women's rugby Test in Brisbane suspended for 35 minutes due to lightning.

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73dAAP

Wallaroos sweating over fitness of leading stars

Two of the Wallaroos' biggest stars are in doubt for the Rugby World Cup with sevens convert Charlotte Caslick undergoing ankle surgery and skipper Siokapesi Palu in danger of suffering a similar fate.