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England make statement to start record-breaking World Cup
England put in a statement performance against the U.S. to provide lift off for what is already a record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup.
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The numbers behind England's huge opening World Cup win
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History beckons in the Women's Rugby World Cup - but can anyone stop England?
The Red Roses kick off the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup against the U.S. on Friday - can anyone stop their march to glory?
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WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
'You won't play the World Cup': Duck's exhausting injury journey to England
After two years of almost constant injuries, Piper Duck is prepared to run out for the Wallaroos in their opening World Cup clash.
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Ilona Maher is rugby's biggest star. Can she transform the Women's Rugby World Cup?
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Ilona Maher backs rebel rugby leagues but won't 'downgrade worth'
United States rugby star Ilona Maher has said rebel rugby leagues can be a positive for the game but warned organisers they need to pay female players what they are worth.
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Ilona Maher: Pay players what they're worth
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WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Q&A: Why England are favourites; players to watch
ESPN's writers weigh in on the big questions ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, where 16 teams will battle it out with the hope of lifting the title.
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Can England capture elusive World Cup crown?
With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, the spotlight will be on hosts England as they look to win the tournament for the first time since 2014.
WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP
Your guide to the Women's Rugby World Cup
With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, here is every country's full squad and fixture list, including England, Australia and New Zealand.
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FARRELL ENDORSED TO RETURN AS LIONS COACH
Andy Farrell's case to return as British and Irish Lions coach
Andy Farrell's credentials to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand have been endorsed by chief executive Ben Calveley.
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LIONS WIN SERIES
Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Who makes ESPN's Team of the Series?
And just like that, the British and Irish Lions have left Australia with a 2-1 series win safely in their pocket. With the action all run and won, who makes our Team of the Series?
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- Black Ferns open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with 54-8 win over Spain
- England's Hannah Botterman: I want to be best prop in world at Women's Rugby World Cup
- Ireland 42-14 Japan - Women's Rugby World Cup match report
- Australia 73-0 Samoa: Wallaroos earn record win at Women's Rugby World Cup
- Wallaroos hope star is fit for US showdown
- Scotland 38-8 Wales: Francesca McGhie hat trick seals Women's Rugby World Cup win
- Women's Rugby World Cup: England fans struggle to buy shirt amid error
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British and Irish Lions: The full 38-man squad to take on Australia
The British and Irish Lions squad for this summer's tour of Australia has been revealed.
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British & Irish Lions 2025: Australia tour fixtures
The British & Irish Lions are scheduled to face off against the Wallabies in Australia as part of a 10-match tour between June 20 and Aug. 2.
