Sports associations
The Women's World Cup has inspired a significant increase in interest in women's rugby, with a former international player calling on British schools to play a vital role in building on this momentum. Jodie Ounsley, known for her role as "Fury" in the BBC
Rugby football
The Springboks won their second Rugby Championship Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town, but the real challenge begins with their upcoming double tests against the All Blacks in New Zealand. Argentina's gritty win over New Zealand has blown the tournament wide open, with all four Southern Hemisphere
Sports associations
The Welsh Rugby Union's announcement of an "optimal structure" for the professional game in Wales has sparked a heated debate, with some critics warning that the proposed changes will alienate the country's passionate supporter base. WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin
Rugby football
The National Lottery has given Houghton Rugby Football Club (RFC) £8,765 in grants to upgrade facilities and grow an exceptional women and girls' programme, with over 120 members strong. The club, considered a pillar of the community, sits near the Stadium of Light, where the Red Roses beat
2025 AD
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is set to take place in England, marking the second time the tournament will be hosted on English soil since 2010. The Red Roses, England's women's rugby team, has an impressive track record, having reached the final in
Rugby football
In a moving tribute to the history of women's rugby, a new campaign for the 2025 Women's World Cup has been launched, featuring a 12-year-old girl from Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, who stars as the first known woman to play rugby, Emily Valentine. The campaign, called Defender
2014 AD
England women's rugby team has a rich history of triumph and resilience, with a highlight being their victory in the IRB Women's Rugby World Cup 2014 Final against Canada. Led by captain Katy McLean, the team won the coveted trophy on August 17, 2014, at Stade
Rugby football
As the top-ranked team in the world, the Red Roses enter the World Cup as favourites, with Sarah Hunter, the team's defence coach and former England captain, expressing her delight at the growth of the game. Hunter will experience the tournament in a "different capacity" after
Sports associations
The Rugby World Cup is in full swing, with several teams gearing up for their first matches. Former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett has welcomed the proposal to have two professional women's teams in Wales, calling it a "huge step forward" for the women's game.
Rugby football
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup arriving in England is expected to break all records, with over 350,000 tickets already sold, double the number bought for the 2022 edition. This makes it the best-attended tournament ever, and the event will visit eight cities across England, bringing world-class
Rugby football
The Women's Rugby World Cup is gearing up to break attendance records at its Twickenham final next month. With tickets sold out, approximately 82,000 supporters are expected to pack Allianz Stadium in southwest London for the highly anticipated match on September 27. This number surpasses the current
2014 AD
England's women's rugby team has a long history of success, with multiple World Cup victories and a consistent presence at the top of the sport. Since the first Women's Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the team has grown in strength and depth, with
