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Oval Invincibles search for three-peat as Hundred approaches finish line

Stability has helped defending men’s champions while Southern Brave women have a 100% record to preserve

The Guardian - UK

Scott Quinnell’s son delights Welsh rugby fans as drag queen Heidi Heights

‘My dad was fine with it,’ said Steele Quinnell, who tried his father’s sport but thought: ‘Nah, this isn’t for me’

The Guardian - UK

Big Numbers Set To Remain A Feature Of Women's Rugby World Cup

The Women's Rugby World Cup heads into its second week on the back of impressive off-field numbers, with organisers adamant the tournament's momentum can be maintained despite several mismatches in the first round of pool matches.

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Zoe Aldcroft to miss England’s next two games in Women’s Rugby World Cup

After Zoe Aldcroft picked up a knee injury against the USA, Marlie Packer will captain the Red Roses against Samoa as one of 13 changes to England’s starting XV

The Guardian - UK

Shane Christie, rugby concussion campaigner who wanted to donate his brain, found dead at 39

Former Maori All Blacks player Shane Christie, who had wanted his brain to be studied after suffering from multiple concussions, has died aged 39

The Guardian - UK

‘I still feel a part of my team’: Ruby Tui on starring as a TV pundit after her Black Ferns omission

Left out of New Zealand’s Women’s Rugby World Cup squad, the serial champion is impressing on TV instead

The Guardian - UK

Sutherland masterclass as Aussies target Hundred glory

Annabel Sutherland and the Australian-charged Northern Superchargers have roared into the playoffs of the Hundred.

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Mismatches will not halt Women’s Rugby World Cup momentum, insist organisers

Women’s Rugby World Cup organisers have insisted that the high number of mismatches so far will not dampen the tournament’s momentum after hailing an ‘electric’ first week

The Guardian - UK

Analysing the early form of three Women’s Rugby World Cup favourites

England, New Zealand and Canada kicked off with victory but there were areas of concern amid the positive results

The Guardian - UK

'I've had chats': Tuivasa-Sheck reveals R360 interest

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has opened up on playing in the R360 rugby union competition in 2027 as he targets winning an NRL title with the Warriors first.

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Olsen-Baker and Leti-I’iga injuries dampen win as New Zealand fly past Spain

The world champions, New Zealand, cruised to an eight-try win against Spain but face an anxious wait for injury updates on Ayesha Leti-I’iga and Kaipo Olsen-Baker

The Guardian - UK

Brazil fans enjoy carnival atmosphere despite World Cup rout by South Africa

Just seeing the first Brazil team to reach a Rugby World Cup was enough for fans as South Africa roared to 66-6 win

The Guardian - UK

Australia could use a ruthless Test animal like South Africa’s Handré Pollard

The Springbok fly-half scowls at the uprights like he owns them, and his boot delivered victory in a slugfest

The Guardian - AU

Julia Schell scores six tries as Canada thrash Fiji in Women’s Rugby World Cup

Canada sent out an ominous Women’s Rugby World Cup warning with an 11-try victory over Fiji in Pool B

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Francesca McGhie bags hat-trick as Scotland demolish Wales at Women’s Rugby World Cup

Scotland opened their Pool B campaign in style and opened the scoring after 55 seconds and going on to win 38-8.

The Guardian - UK

Amy Cokayne calls for England to be ‘more clinical’ despite USA thrashing

Amy Cokayne said after England’s 69-7 Rugby World Cup win against USA that ‘there are a few things that didn’t quite go right’

The Guardian - AU

South Africa 30-22 Australia: 2025 Rugby Championship Test – as it happened

Handre Pollard kicks 15 points as South Africa edge the arm wrestle in Cape Town. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - UK

Australia run riot with 11 tries in Rugby World Cup win over Samoa

Australia beat Samoa 73-0 in their opening Pool A game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, scoring 11 tries

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The Guardian - AU

Australia 73-0 Samoa: Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Wallaroos kicked off their Group A campaign with a thumping win against Samoa in Salford

The Guardian - AU

‘Pressure is a privilege’: Braxton Sorensen-McGee on being New Zealand’s youngest star

The 18-year-old is one of several prominent young Black Ferns fighting to retain the title and secure New Zealand’s seventh World Cup

The Guardian - UK

England to ring changes and ‘get everyone started’, says John Mitchell

England head coach John Mitchell said he would make changes to the team for their second Rugby World Cup match against Samoa

The Guardian - UK

England get the party started on a night that shows just how big this World Cup could be

Electric atmosphere in Sunderland and at the stadium proves women’s tournament has grown up quicker than anyone ever expected

The Guardian - UK

England off to a flyer in 11-try Women’s Rugby World Cup mauling of USA

England more than lived up to the hype with a dominant display in a 69-7 thrashing of the USA in the tournament opener in Sunderland

The Guardian - UK

England 69-7 USA: 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

The Red Roses kicked off their home tournament in style, Ellie Kildunne in sparkling form as they overpowered the USA at the Stadium of Light

The Guardian - UK

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