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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Abby Dow exclusive: World Cup final pain has only made England's redemption bid stronger

A heartbreaking defeat three years ago will spur the team on, says the Red Roses wing

Evening Standard

England given injury boost as former captain Heather Knight named in Women’s World Cup squad

Knight has not played since damaging her hamstring in May but takes her place in a 15-strong squad for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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

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

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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.

The Conversation

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

England coach John Mitchell: Being World Cup favourites is irrelevant to us

The Red Roses kick off this year’s tournament at the Stadium of Light against the United States on Friday.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Independent UK

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

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Italian football coaches seek suspension of Israel World Cup ties

Italy’s national football team are due to play Israel in two World Cup qualifiers ahead of the 2026 tournament.

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Gareth Southgate ‘enjoying life’ and not actively seeking management return

It is 13 months since the former defender called time on his successful eight-year stint as England boss.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

‘No Colon, Still Rollin’: Cass Bargell, US scrum-half and ostomy advocate, sets sights on World Cup

Hosts England hold few fears for the Harvard graduate who recovered from serious illness and surgery to play with a stoma and a bag

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 Conversation

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.

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