Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - The Red Rose hope to open their World Cup campaign with a statement win

It's only 2 days until the first game of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and we're gearing up to the opener in Sunderland when England take on USA. Our hosts put Scotland International Meryl Smith's knowledge to the test in the Asahi Super Dry Pub Quiz.

Ilona Maher said she is contemplating an offer to participate in WWE wrestling as a stepping stone to Hollywood after the Women's Rugby World Cup

Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup arrives in the UK, Jodie Ounsley, 24, from Yorkshire, shares how she defied expectations – and why more women should give the sport a try

ENGLAND head into their home World Cup as red-hot favourites amid record-breaking ticket sales and optimism of women’s rugby hitting new heights.The formidable Red Roses have swept aside all before them since suffering defeat to New Zealand in the final of the 2022 tournament.

The 39-year-old retired from rugby in 2023, finishing her career as England’s most capped player with 141 appearances and is now their defence coach.

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil