Womens Rugby World Cup 2025

How to keep the 'green wave' rolling

Ireland fell at the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final stage but the big question is, how does the IRFU build on the team's progress and popularity?

Rugby • 21 Sep

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Canada's Sophie de Goede celebrates scoring her sides fourth try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Semi Final match between New Zealand and Canada at Ashton Gate on September 19, 2025 in Bristol, England. (Photo by B

Canada end New Zealand's run to storm into RWC final

Canada stormed into the World Cup final with a conclusive 34-19 victory at Ashton Gate but were forced to weather a second-half storm from defending champions New Zealand.

Rugby • 19 Sep

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Justine Pelletier of Canada scores her team's first try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Semi Final match between New Zealand and Canada at Ashton Gate on September 19, 2025 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Paul Hardi

Women's RWC: New Zealand 19-34 Canada - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as New Zealand take on Canada in Bristol in the first of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Rugby • 19 Sep

Canada's Laetitia Royer (C) charges forward during the Pacific Four Test Series women's rugby match between the New Zealand Black Ferns and Canada at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Sanka Vidanagama/NurPhot

Canada coach confident of Black Ferns upset

Canada head coach Kevin Rouet has promised a thriller in tonight's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand – and is backing his side to pull off an upset at Ashton Gate.

Rugby • 19 Sep

14 September 2025; Dannah O'Brien of Ireland after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Peat: O'Brien may need Premiership move to develop

Lindsay Peat believes a move to Premiership Women's Rugby would benefit Ireland out-half Dannah O'Brien in the long term.

Rugby • 18 Sep

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 6: England's Ellie Kildunne during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport vi

Updated England boosted by Kildunne return for 'Le Crunch'

Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Botterman have returned from injury to bolster England's bid to reach the World Cup final by toppling France at Ashton Gate on Saturday.

Rugby • 18 Sep

EXETER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Aoife Wafer of Ireland is tackled by Axelle Berthoumieu and Charlotte Escudero of France during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park on September 14, 2025 in Exeter,

Updated Berthoumieu's 12-game ban for bite reduced on appeal

France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has seen her ban for biting in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final victory over Ireland reduced from 12 to nine matches on appeal.

Rugby • 16 Sep

Ireland's missed opportunity and French bite fallout

Neil Treacy is joined by former internationals Hannah O'Connor and Lindsay Peat on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast for a deep-dive on Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Rugby • 17 Sep

EXETER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: New Zealand's Jorja Miller scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Japan at Sandy Park on August 31, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Ima

Black Ferns hit by Miller injury ahead of RWC semi

Defending champions New Zealand will have to do without key loose forward Jorja Miller in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada on Friday.

Rugby • 18 Sep

Punch-drunk Ireland lacked cutting edge - Jackman

Ireland punched themselves drunk in their attempts to find another score in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss as their limitations were exposed, according to Bernard Jackman.

Rugby • 15 Sep

14 September 2025; Ruth Campbell of Ireland after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Regret for Ireland but 'green wave' set to continue

Ireland will have to deal with plenty of regret from a missed opportunity against France in the World Cup quarter-final but firm foundations for the next generation have been laid, believe the squad.

Rugby • 15 Sep

14 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Alleged bite on Wafer sees Berthoumieu cited

World Rugby has cited Manae Felu and Axelle Berthoumieu for foul play in France's win over Ireland in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, with Berthoumieu facing possible sanctions for an apparent bite on Irish flanker Aoife Wafer.

Rugby • 15 Sep

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: John Mitchell, Head Coach of England, chats with Mackenzie Carson and Maud Muir of England after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarter Final match between England and Scotland at Ashton Gate on September 14, 2025 in Bri

Mitchell wants clarification on Scots' cynical tactics

England head coach John Mitchell will seek clarification from World Rugby after criticising Scotland's "cynical" tactics in Sunday's 40-8 World Cup quarter-final victory.

Rugby • 15 Sep

14 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland is tackled by Lea Champon of France during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland fall short despite Wafer masterclass

Ireland fell agonisingly short of a stunning Women's Rugby World Cup upset as they lost 18-13 to France at Sandy Park in Exeter.

Rugby • 14 Sep

14 September 2025; Linda Djougang of Ireland scores her side's first try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-final match between France and Ireland at Sandy Park in Exeter, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 13-18 France - recap

Follow our minute by minute coverage as Ireland take on France in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup

Rugby • 14 Sep

Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback

Neil Treacy is joined by former Ireland internationals Hannah O'Connor and Alison Miller for instant reaction after Sunday's 18-13 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Rugby • 14 Sep

Wafer and Djougang outstanding as Ireland fall short

Here's how we rated the Ireland players in their 18-13 Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France

Rugby • 14 Sep

22 March 2025; Ruth Campbell of Ireland is tackled by Rose Bernadou, left, and Charlotte Escudero of France during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Preview: Ireland must up game to advance past France

Ireland will look to end an eight-game losing streak against France when the sides meet in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup this afternoon.

Rugby • 14 Sep

7 September 2025; Amee Leigh Costigan of Ireland before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather'

Ireland wing Amee-Leigh Costigan says her team are well prepared for whatever conditions prevail with heavy rain due for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France on Sunday.

Rugby • 13 Sep

9 August 2025; Ireland assistant backs and attack coach Larissa Muldoon before the Women's Rugby World Cup warm-up match between Ireland and Canada at Affidea Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Muldoon excited by women's coaching growth at RWC

This Women's Rugby World Cup has been all about more. The expanded competition has more teams and games than ever before. Perhaps the biggest area of growth has been the number of women on the coaching teams.

Rugby • 14 Sep

New Zealand's wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee dives to score a try during the Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and South Africa at Sandy Park, Exeter, southwest England, on September 13, 2025.

Sorensen-McGee stars as Black Ferns reach semis

Teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored two tries as defending champions New Zealand survived a first-half scare to defeat South Africa 46-17 in their Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Sandy Park

Rugby • 13 Sep

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: Fiona Tuite of Ireland seen during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Spain at Franklin's Gardens on August 31, 2025 in Northampton, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sam Mellish/Getty Images)

Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war'

Flanker Fiona Tuite says Ireland have full confidence that they can beat France in Sunday's Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final and that the team are preparing for a 'war'.

Rugby • 13 Sep

22 March 2025; Ruth Campbell of Ireland during the Women's Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland v France: All you need to know

Ireland take on France this Sunday in the quarter-final of the Women's Rugby World Cup. Here's everything you need to know ahead of the game.

Rugby • 13 Sep

24 August 2025; Ireland co-captains Sam Monaghan and Edel McMahon line up before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between Ireland and Japan at Franklin's Gardens in Northampton, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Monaghan: We're playing for 'phenomenal leader' McMahon

Sam Monaghan says Ireland will be playing for their injured co-captain Edel McMahon when they take on France in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final in Exeter.

Rugby • 12 Sep

England , United Kingdom - 7 September 2025; Aoife Wafer of Ireland warms up before the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. (Photo By Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France

Aoife Wafer will make her first appearance at the Women's Rugby World Cup against France on Sunday after recovering from injury.

Rugby • 12 Sep

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How to keep the 'green wave' rolling

Canada end New Zealand's run to storm into RWC final

Women's RWC: New Zealand 19-34 Canada - recap

Canada coach confident of Black Ferns upset

Peat: O'Brien may need Premiership move to develop

Updated England boosted by Kildunne return for 'Le Crunch'

Updated Berthoumieu's 12-game ban for bite reduced on appeal

Ireland's missed opportunity and French bite fallout

Black Ferns hit by Miller injury ahead of RWC semi

Punch-drunk Ireland lacked cutting edge - Jackman

Regret for Ireland but 'green wave' set to continue

Alleged bite on Wafer sees Berthoumieu cited

Mitchell wants clarification on Scots' cynical tactics

Ireland fall short despite Wafer masterclass

Women's Rugby World Cup: Ireland 13-18 France - recap

Ireland's World Cup dreams ended by French comeback

Wafer and Djougang outstanding as Ireland fall short

Preview: Ireland must up game to advance past France

Ireland 'game plan will suit any type of weather'

Muldoon excited by women's coaching growth at RWC

Sorensen-McGee stars as Black Ferns reach semis

Tuite on France showdown: 'Yeah, this is all-out war'

Ireland v France: All you need to know

Monaghan: We're playing for 'phenomenal leader' McMahon

'Fit and ready' Wafer ready to let go against France