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Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

New Zealand v South Africa: Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final live

New Zealand's Braxton Sorensen-McGee debuts and Amy du Plessis is ruled out; Black Ferns are heavy favourites against South Africa in the World Cup knockouts.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

France v South Africa: Women's Rugby World Cup live

South Africa reshuffled its starting XV, naming Babalwa Latsha captain and introducing Mary Zulu, with Tayla Kinsey and Aseza Hele among key selections.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

USA thrash Samoa in 10-try rout as World Cup quarter-final spot hangs in balance

USA dominated Samoa with ten tries but qualification depends on England beating Australia by 75 points while preventing Australia from earning a bonus point.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Inclusive Brighton is perfect venue for World Cup's sell-out party weekend

Brighton hosts a major rugby weekend: sold-out England v Australia and New Zealand v Ireland matches, celebrity attendees, and the launch of an inclusive film.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Aoife Wafer misses out as Ireland team named for World Cup clash against New Zealand

Aoife Wafer is omitted from Ireland’s squad to face New Zealand because an early-July MCL knee surgery makes the Pool C decider too soon for her return.
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Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Ireland v Spain, Women's Rugby World Cup - Scott Bemand's side aim to go back-to-back

Ireland seek a second World Cup win, playing Spain at Franklin's Gardens this afternoon after defeating Japan last week.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

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

Samoa ended an 11-year World Cup scoring drought when Harmony Vatau kicked a pressured penalty, prompting jubilant celebration and renewed pride.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

England v Samoa: Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 live

Samoa's amateur Manusina will play England with pride despite low upset chances; England's Red Roses face several injuries, including skipper Zoe Aldcroft ruled out.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

McKinley Hunt's double for Canada pushes Wales to brink of World Cup exit

Canada dominated Wales, secured the bonus point with multiple tries, and left Wales facing likely elimination from Rugby World Cup Group B.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

USA risk all with nine changes for Australia in Women's Rugby World Cup

It may be only the second week of the Rugby World Cup but it is win or bust for so many teams this weekend and few games have that feeling more than the USA's showdown with Australia in York on Saturday evening. In many ways, this is the game of the round: and perhaps the tournament so far. The two sides began in contrasting fashion.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

England make 13 changes to starting XV to face Samoa in Women's Rugby World Cup

Marlie Packer will captain England and John Mitchell rotates the Red Roses' squad with 13 changes, including multiple debuts, ahead of the Samoa match.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

I still feel a part of my team': Ruby Tui on starring as a TV pundit after her Black Ferns omission

Ruby Tui, omitted from New Zealand's Rugby World Cup squad, prioritizes team-first support, encourages resilient players, and transitions into media roles during the tournament.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup loss to South Africa | Luke McLaughlin

In certain other sports, Brazil's absence from any World Cup would be regarded as downright bizarre. It's not quite like that in rugby, and their women's 15s team created history simply by running on to the turf on Sunday. The first Brazil team to qualify for a men's or women's Rugby World Cup had played just 16 times before this, winning five matches, including a playoff against Colombia last year that sealed qualification.
Soccer (FIFA)
World news
fromPrx
3 weeks ago

The World

African Union backs a map that accurately shows Africa's size; Emily Scarratt to make a fifth Rugby World Cup appearance; Salsa originated in New York; ancient interstellar object found.
#womens-sports
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wales appoint Steve Tandy as new head coach to launch the post-Gatland era

Becoming head coach of my home country is a massive honour and a privilege. I am looking forward to playing a role in the rebuilding phase of Welsh rugby.
Soccer (FIFA)
Mental health
fromIndependent
4 months ago

'I'd be glad to talk to them' - Rory McIlroy's mental health coach wants to help Irish rugby team break their losing streak and win World Cup

Dr. Bob Rotella is willing to offer his psychological expertise to help Ireland's rugby team overcome their World Cup challenges.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Breakdown | Rugby World Cups aren't adding up for major unions and there is no easy fix

South Africa rules out bid for 2035 and 2039 Rugby World Cups, citing economic challenges and past disappointments.
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