England got their women’s World Cup campaign off to a flying start with a dominant performance in Sunderland where they overwhelmed the United States 69-7.

The game has changed in the 15 years since England last hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup. Can the Red Roses change the tournament's usual ending?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup took a step forward on Friday as President Donald Trump announced that the official draw will be held in Washington, D.C. at the John

England vs the United States takes place on Friday, August 22, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm BST. The match will be played in front of over 40,000 fans at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. TV channel: Live coverage of the match is available via BBC One. The BBC are the official rights holders to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Six years ago, the possiblity of filling 82,000 seats for a Women's Rugby World Cup final seemed fanciful. But a booming game has confounded expectations.

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.

U.S. rugby player 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 that kicks off on Friday in England.

Arguably, no American rugby player has achieved the level of fame that Ilona Maher has. From her time in the Olympic spotlight to her strong presence on social media and appearance on "Dancing With The Stars,