'The first time we've been this worried about the Black Ferns in a semi-final'
No team owns Rugby World Cups like the Black Ferns, but with the semi-final stage set, just making the final in 2025 has never bee…
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Women's Rugby News
‘We’ve said it all along’: Christie on confidence driving Black Ferns
Black Ferns assistant coach Tony Christie isn’t spending any time thinking about which team are favoured to win Friday’s semi-…
WXV Global Series launched on eve of RWC 2025 semi-finals
World Rugby has unveiled WXV Global Series, the second iteration of the women’s Test competition it hopes will build on the succ…
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'Both teams are fun to watch' - Rouet expects fireworks in Canada semi-final
Canada head coach Kévin Rouet has said he is “excited” for his team’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with New Ze…
'We know we are underdogs' - France accept status ahead of Red Roses showdown
France have accepted their underdog status ahead of taking on tournament hosts England in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-…
France reshuffle XV with four personnel changes for England semi-final
Carla Arbez has been named in France’s run-on side at fly-half ahead of this weekend’s semi-final against England.
Women's Rugby World Cup
Analysis
The Black Ferns in World Cup semi-finals: A history of excellence
The Black Ferns have improved their Women's Rugby World Cup record to 40 wins and two losses while in England.
‘I’ve never fallen so hard’ – How Canada’s Julia Schell reacted to Shania Twain message
Julia Schell did not know how to respond when she found out that Shania Twain had sent a message of support to Rugby Canada.
Women's Rugby World Cup
Interview
John Eales reacts to Sophie de Goede’s World Cup goal-kicking heroics
Wallabies legend John Eales has praised another member of the exclusive second-rower goal-kicking club, with Sophie de Goede starr…
'We’re creating pathways' SA Rugby launches new women’s league
'The Betway Women’s Club Championship marks an important milestone in the development of women’s rugby, providing a vital plat…
Georgia Ponsonby: 'South Africa was perfect prep for this semifinal'
Hooker Georgia Ponsonby is one of the 13 survivors from the Black Ferns’ epic and perhaps fortuitous 2022 Rugby World Cup semi-f…
Recent history: What has happened the last three times England played France?
It has been seven and a half years since England’s Red Roses last lost to France.
