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Women's World Cup: Week 2 highlights as tournament springs into life
There was high drama in week 2 of the Women's Rugby World Cup, with upsets and thrilling finishes, leaving plenty to play for in the final round of pool play.
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Breach hat trick helps England to record win
England hammered Samoa 92-3 in the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday in Northampton and broke several records in the process.
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England thrash Samoa in Women's Rugby World Cup
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Amy Cokayne: The RAF officer and one-time Kiwi powering England's scrum
Amy Cokayne is at the heart of England's scrum and will play a key role in their bid for World Cup glory. She spoke with ESPN about her journey from New Zealand to the RAF and chasing trophies with the Red Roses.
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How does England player Amy Cokayne combine rugby and the RAF?
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How did growing up in New Zealand shape Amy Cokayne's career?
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'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 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.
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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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- Women's Rugby World Cup: Ruthless England looking for statement Australia win
- 'The female Jonah Lomu' - Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record
- Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland ease into quarterfinals
- Mitchell: Still work to do after record England win
- Women's Rugby World Cup: Breach hat trick helps England to record win
- Women's Rugby World Cup: Scotland book quarterfinal spot
- Women's Rugby World Cup: Wales out after Scotland beat Fiji
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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.
