8 h. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup roundup: France blitz South Africa to set up Ireland quarter

Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez score two tries eachItaly score 12 tries in one-sided win over BrazilFrance enjoyed a one-sided 57-10 victory over South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens to take top spot in Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool D, scoring nine tries with two each for Emilie Boulard and Joanna Grisez. They will take on Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter next Sunday in the last eight.The scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus earned a second straight player of the match award for orchestrating France’s highest score over the Springbok Women in front of a sellout crowd of 15,000. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Pressure from Australia ‘exactly what England wanted’, says Natasha Hunt

Red Roses failed to score in first half-hour of pool match‘We didn’t know we needed that, but it’s fantastic for us’The pressure England faced in their final World Cup pool match against Australia was “exactly what the team wanted and something they didn’t know they needed”, according to the Red Roses scrum-half Natasha Hunt.England were tested by Australia in Brighton on Saturday, with Jo Yapp’s side scoring the first try of the contest and preventing their opponents from scoring until the 33rd ­minute. ­England ultimately solved the ­problems they encountered to pull away in the second half to win 47-7 and set up a quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Imperfect New Zealand shut out Ireland to show champion qualities at Women’s World Cup

New Zealand 40-0 Ireland: The Black Ferns were not at their best but Braxton Sorensen-McGee’s hat trick and a ferocious defensive performance denied Ireland any hope of a World Cup upset

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16 h. ago Kate Middleton shows her fun side as she takes part in a Mexican wave and enthusiastically cheers on the women's rugby team during World Cup match

Kate, 43, who is Patron of the Rugby Football Union, had joined crowds at the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium - and was seen fully embracing the crowd's enthusiasm.

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18 h. ago ‘Shout out to the girls’: US exit Rugby World Cup but young stars stoke hope for future

The Eagles thrashed Samoa but missed the quarter-finals on points differential. Nonetheless, a joyful display was fitting for a team showing encouraging signs The US Eagles exited the World Cup on Saturday after beating Samoa 60-0 in York but seeing Australia hold England to 47-7 in Brighton, enough for the Wallaroos to reach the quarter-finals on points differential.Kate Zackary’s team will be disappointed to miss a last-eight date with Canada, knowing they might well have made it had a few things gone differently.Martin Pengelly writes on Substack at The National Maul, on rugby in the US Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton receives three cheers from delighted Australian rugby players after surprising them in their locker room after England game

In a sweet moment the Princess of Wales was met with cheers and admiration from the Australian women's rugby team after a gripping World Cup clash against England on Saturday

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21 h. ago England make case for the defence after Australia win — but key decision looms for Scotland quarter

Even on a day where their attack and set-piece malfunctioned, the Red Roses’ defence ensured Australia did not make inroads

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22 h. ago Kate Middleton dons black £1,500 Alexander McQueen blazer at the Women's Rugby World Cup

The Princess of Wales oozed sophistication in a £1,500 Alexander McQueen black blazer and a £560 Knatchbull's Cascade Blouse as she attended the Women's Rugby World Cup

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35 h. ago William hugs Wales player after Women’s Rugby World Cup game defeat

William and Kate attended different rugby games on Saturday afternoon.

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35 h. ago Red Roses must relish unfamiliar pressure in quest for World Cup glory | Andy Bull

England’s final group match put the hosts in the rare position of a close encounter – but they passed the test in the endYou can measure a good team by how many they’ve won, or you can measure them by how many they might have lost but didn’t. The Red Roses are well ahead on the first count, they’re on a 30-match winning streak now, and have suffered just the one, solitary, defeat in the last six years.But it’s less clear what their other tally is. Their one-point victory over France in the final match of this year’s Six Nations was the only time they’ve had to confront the possibility of losing in the last few months, and even in that match they led from start to finish. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Alex Callender: Wales will come back stronger after winless World Cup campaign

Wales’ misery compounded on Saturday as they ended their tournament with narrow defeat to Fiji

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36 h. ago The Firm pay its respects to the Duchess of Kent: Kate and William's touching tribute at the rugby

The Prince and Princess of Wales made a touching tribute to the late Duchess of Kent on Saturday as they attended separate Women's Rugby World Cup matches.

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36 h. ago Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Latest results, standings and knockout fixtures as England unbeaten in pool play

High expectations as England bid to win on home soil

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36 h. ago Scotland seethe at two TMO decisions as World Cup defeat ensures blockbuster quarter

Easson remains proud as Canada inflict first Scottish defeat of tournament

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37 h. ago Sadia Kabeya: England's 'feared' forwards are the key to Rugby World Cup glory

The Red Roses’ forwards shone as they secured their progression to the knockout stages with a big win over Australia

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37 h. ago England vs Australia live: Red Roses match record winning run in Women’s Rugby World Cup clash

England 47-7 Australia: The Red Roses topped Pool A despite a clunky showing in parts

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37 h. ago England match record winning run with Australia victory – but sloppy first half shows World Cup vulnerability

England 47-7 Australia: The Red Roses secured their 30th consecutive victory, though injuries to Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman are cause for concern

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37 h. ago England vs Australia LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, latest updates and reaction after Red Roses rout

The Red Roses look to extend their perfect start to the tournament

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38 h. ago Kate Middleton ties back new blonde hair at Women's Rugby World Cup

After debuting her new blonde locks, Catherine, Princess of Wales has today sported a sophisticated new hairstyle while cheering on England's Red Roses at the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium

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38 h. ago England vs Australia live: Sloppy Red Roses take control of Women’s Rugby World Cup clash

Australia are hoping to join England in the quarter-finals but face a tall task in Brighton

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