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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 30: England's Jess Breach during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Samoa at Franklin's Gardens on August 30, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie

England head coach John Mitchell has shaken up his squad and made 12 changes to the starting XV, ahead of their final Pool A clash with Australia on Saturday evening in Brighton.

Rugby • 04 Sep 25

Ireland moved from ninth to seventh in the World Rugby rankings

Ireland up in World Rugby rankings after Wallaroos rout

Ireland Women have jumped up two places to seventh in the World Rugby rankings following Saturday's 36-10 win over Australia.

Rugby • 16 Sep 24

Ireland played Australia for just the fifth time

McMahon hopes WXV competition ends 'bonkers' scorelines

Edel McMahon says the addition of international fixtures outside of the Six Nations is a huge boost as Ireland build towards next year's World Cup.

Rugby • 15 Sep 24

Erin King is more used to playing Sevens but took immediately to international 15s

'Jeez, it felt surreal' - King rules on Ireland debut

Erin King reckons her international debut for Ireland against Australia on Saturday came in just her fourth senior game of rugby.

Rugby • 16 Sep 24

'Jeez, it felt surreal' - King rules on Ireland debut

Erin King reckons her international debut for Ireland against Australia on Saturday came in just her fourth senior game of rugby.

Rugby • 15 Sep 24

McMahon hopes WXV competition ends 'bonkers' scorelines

Edel McMahon says the addition of international fixtures outside of the Six Nations is a huge boost as Ireland build towards next year's World Cup.

Rugby • 15 Sep 24

Ireland celebrate Aoife Wafer's first try

Six-try Ireland excel in Wallaroos victory

Ireland Women scored six tries as they claimed a superb 36-10 victory over Australia at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Rugby • 15 Sep 24

Ireland and Australia last met at the World Cup in 2017

Ireland v Australia: All you need to know

Ireland take on Australia as the IRFU kicks off its 150th anniversary celebrations - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 13 Sep 24

Ireland and Australia meet for the fifth time

Ireland v Australia: All you need to know

Ireland take on Australia as the IRFU kicks off its 150th anniversary celebrations - find out all you need to know here.

Rugby • 13 Sep 24

Ireland play their first game since beating Scotland in April

Preview: Wallaroos to provide tough test for Ireland

Ahead of this month's WXV1 series in Canada, Ireland take on Australia as the IRFU begins its 150th anniversary celebrations.

Rugby • 14 Sep 24

Preview: Wallaroos to provide tough test for Ireland

Ahead of this month's WXV1 series in Canada, Ireland take on Australia as the IRFU begins its 150th anniversary celebrations.

Rugby • 13 Sep 24

Bemand: Ireland have to tolerate higher pressure

Ireland Women head coach Scott Bemand admits expectations are higher as he faces into his second season in charge.

Rugby • 12 Sep 24

Eimear Considine won the last of her 26 caps against England in 2022

Considine Ireland comeback 'incredible'

Hannah Tyrrell has welcomed the return of Eimear Considine to the Ireland team after more than two years off the international scene.

Rugby • 13 Sep 24

Vicky Elmes Kinlan played for Ireland Sevens at the Olympic Games

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell set for Ireland debuts

Vicky Elmes Kinlan and Ruth Campbell are set for their Ireland debuts when Scott Bemand's side host Australia in Belfast on Saturday.

Rugby • 12 Sep 24

Ireland celebrate securing World Cup qualification in April

History warns IRFU must kick on to push women's game

Ahead of next weekend's Test against Australia's Wallaroos, two former internationals have urged the IRFU to build on recent progress and not allow the women's game to stagnate.

Rugby • 08 Sep 24

Chloe Pelle dives to score one of France's eight tries against Australia

France make light work of Australians

Ireland beat France in the Six Nations, but it would seem Les Bleus are the in-form team heading for Thursday's World Cup showdown

Rugby • 13 Aug 17

Wallaroos

Fifty caps for Breach as England rotate for Aussie tie

Ireland up in World Rugby rankings after Wallaroos rout

McMahon hopes WXV competition ends 'bonkers' scorelines

'Jeez, it felt surreal' - King rules on Ireland debut

'Jeez, it felt surreal' - King rules on Ireland debut

McMahon hopes WXV competition ends 'bonkers' scorelines

Six-try Ireland excel in Wallaroos victory

Ireland v Australia: All you need to know

Ireland v Australia: All you need to know

Preview: Wallaroos to provide tough test for Ireland

Preview: Wallaroos to provide tough test for Ireland

Bemand: Ireland have to tolerate higher pressure

Considine Ireland comeback 'incredible'

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell set for Ireland debuts

History warns IRFU must kick on to push women's game

France make light work of Australians

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