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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.

The Conversation

Five to watch: the Wallaroos who can shape the Women’s Rugby World Cup

From former gymnasts and versatile veterans, to a sevens convert and teenage sensation, these players can lift Australia to new heights in England

The Guardian - AU

World Cup final to be most attended women’s rugby match in history after ticket sellout

The Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next month is already an 82,000 sellout and will be the most attended women’s rugby match in history

The Guardian - UK

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World Cup final tipped to smash attendance record for women’s rugby match

RWC 2025 chair Gill Whitehead reckons the Twickenham showpiece will “easily” surpass the 66,000 crowd for the opening sevens at last year’s Olympics.

The Independent UK

Women’s Rugby World Cup final sold out with Twickenham set for record attendance

375,000 tickets have already been sold for the tournament overall with records set to tumble

The Independent UK

Jade Shekells exclusive: Women’s rugby is on the rise, a home World Cup will make it explode

Jade Shekells targeting special moments at the tournament on home soil

Evening Standard

England winger Abby Dow relishing World Cup opener in Sunderland

England open the tournament at the Stadium of Light on Friday night with a clash against the United States in Pool A.

The Independent UK

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Brazil aim to make waves at their first Women’s Rugby World Cup

Tournament debutants will make history as the first South American team to qualify, just 17 years after their first match

The Guardian - UK

How the expressive Ellie Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup

The full-back enters a home World Cup as the reigning World Player of the Year – and the tournament could catapult her to superstardom

The Independent UK

Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?

On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.

The Conversation

Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup

The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.

The Independent UK

'No fear': Suaalii, Wallabies ready for Boks' backlash

Superstar centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii insists the Wallabies have nothing to fear about taking on the smarting Springboks in the Rugby Championship return bout.

AAP

Women’s Rugby World Cup’s brutal reality: Samoa players fundraising costs

A Guardian survey of team finances reveals a mixed picture for the players, with England contracts ranging from £39,000 to £48,000 plus match fees

The Guardian - UK

Springboks dealt huge injury blow as Siya Kolisi ruled out of second Australia clash

Pieter-Steph du Toit has also been ruled out after suffering a concussion in South Africa’s defeat in the opening round of the Rugby Championship

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The Guardian - UK

Zoe Aldcroft: ‘This World Cup has the potential to change women’s rugby for ever’

Zoe Aldcroft tells Donald McRae the Red Roses have the chance to change women’s rugby for ever if they can win the World Cup in England

The Independent UK

Five players to watch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Who could be set to star in England over the next few weeks?

The Independent UK

Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s Rugby World Cup squad

Meet the 32 players who will bid for glory on home soil at the tournament

Evening Standard

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris Robshaw ‘almost turned down’ show amid frightening stalker ordeal

The former England rugby captain, who is married to opera singer Camilla Kerslake, was allegedly harassed by a woman he had briefly encountered at two separate work events in 2024

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The Guardian - AU

Ellis Park epic delivers a powerful adrenaline shot to Australian rugby

The comeback against the Springboks ranks up there with the best of all time and could provide a platform to help rebuild the code

International Business Times

Social Media Hit Ilona Maher Takes Women's Rugby Onto New Plane

Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league told £16m government funding will be stopped unless questions answered

Sport England believed board changes at the RFL may have breached code of governance while Sky Sports is yet to endorse the Super League expansion plan

The Independent UK

Furious Rassie Erasmus slams Springboks performance after Australia defeat: ‘We were really awful’

South Africa were stunned by Australia in Johannesburg after letting a 22-0 lead slip

The Guardian - UK

England’s Marlie Packer: ‘This team is No 1 in the world – we’re going to be under scrutiny’

A World Cup winner in 2014, the flanker has overcome losing the captaincy to remain a key part of the squad, she tells Sarah Rendell

The National (Scotland)

Tributes to rugby-loving accountant who fought for Scottish profession’s independence

‘Bannockburn 1314, Murrayfield 13-7’ Rugby-loving accountant's cheeky celebration

AAP

'Words can't describe': Wallaby star's emotional return

Veteran playmaker James O'Connor is still soaking in his emotional, triumphant return to Test rugby in the Wallabies' shock win over South Africa.

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