Rugby Union

Ilona Maher has been picked by the United States as part of their squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Maher, who is the most followed active rugby player on Instagram, has gained huge popularity across social media and was part of the bronze medal winning US rugby …

Linda Djougang’s journey from leaving her mother to travel from Cameroon to Ireland as a nine-year-old to playing in a Rugby World Cup is an unlikely but inspiring one. Now aged 29, Djougang has reflected in an interview with BBC Sport how she left her native land for “better opportunities” …

Ellie Kildunne scores a “beautiful” try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light. BBC News

“Joga bonito” is a phrase used by Brazilians to describe how the game of football should be played. “Joga” is the verb “to play” in Portuguese, while “bonito” means “beautiful”. The philosophy revolves around individual skill, creativity and a mindset to attack. Football is not just a game in Brazil, …

Ellie Kildunne says she is “very proud” of England’s “amazing” World Cup start, following their 69-7 victory over USA at the Stadium of Light in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. READ MORE: England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA Available to UK users …

Watch as USA star Ilona Maher reflects on her sides defeat to England in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. BBC News

England score 11 tries in an emphatic 69-7 victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in front of a record crowd of 42,723 in Sunderland. MATCH REPORT: England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA Available to UK users only. BBC News

‘It was the England show’ – Tui on England win BBC News

On the whistle reaction as England beat the USA 69-7 to open their World Cup campaign. BBC News

Former England captain and World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi sensed some frustration from Mitchell. The Red Roses head coach confirmed he will rotate his squad for the second pool game against Samoa next Saturday so everyone has played, which could further affect cohesion. “Mitchell is not happy with that performance,” …

BBC Sport pundits Ruby Tui, Maggie Alphonsi and Simon Middleton praise the impact of England’s back three during their victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. READ MORE: England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA Available to UK users only. BBC …

England head coach John Mitchell says there is so much more left to come from his side following their 69-7 victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. READ MORE: England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA Available to UK users only. …

Erica Jarrell-Searcy scores USA’s first try of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against England at the Stadium of Light. BBC News

Eleanor Oldroyd previews the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup that begins tomorrow. BBC News

Who’s the biggest joker in the England team? And what advice would you give young players? Newsround put kids’ questions to England players Zoe Harrison and Rosie Galligan ahead of the start of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. WATCH MORE: ‘We need our own TV show!’ – Red Roses lift …

Rugby union laws allow referees the option to send a player off for 20 minutes. But once the time period is over, the offending team can send on a replacement in their place. It was brought in by World Rugby following a successful trial at the Autumn Nations Cup in …

Scotland: Chloe Rollie; Rhona Lloyd, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Francesca McGhie; Helen Nelson, Leia Brebner-Holden; Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon,Elliann Clarke, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (capt), Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher Replacements: Elis Martin, Molly Wright, Lisa Cockburn, Jade Konkel, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Beth Blacklock. Wales: Nel …

Ireland co-captain Edel McMahon says the squad are behind Shannon Ikahihifo after the forward revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. New Zealand-born Ikahihifo, who has won three Ireland caps, was part of the training squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup but was not selected in the final …

Having played in two warm-up fixtures against Italy and Ireland, Wassell feels physically back to her best. The initial steps back into physical contact were not easy, however, and there were brief moments of doubt as to whether her body was ready for the demands of Test rugby. “There was …

Eight stadiums will host games at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England, with the final taking place at the 82,000-seater Twickenham Stadium. The tournament starts with hosts England facing the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Brighton’s Amex Stadium, the York Community Stadium, and Bristol’s …