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One of the most recognisable faces in women's rugby, she hosts the ‘Rugby Rodeo’ podcast with fellow Harlequins teammate Jess Breach, offering an intimate look into the world of professional women's rugby.
BBC Sport is the exclusive home of live coverage for every match in the tournament. Fans can watch every game live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website/app with full access from kick-off to the final whistle. All group stage matches featuring England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland will be shown live on TV along with every knockout round clash.
Rugby authorities see America as a vital new market for the sport. The United States will stage the men’s Rugby World Cup in 2031 and the women’s tournament in 2033.
The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off on Friday with competition hosts, England, hoping to rectify their 2022 World Cup final loss to New Zealand. Organisers say the tournament is set to break records for attendance with hundreds of thousands of tickets already sold.
Thousands of people are set to descend on Sunderland to enjoy a parade and live music in celebration of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England are set to take on the USA in the opening match of the tournament at the Stadium of Light on later and the city centre is hosting events to promote the tournament.
The World Cup, held in England, kicks off Friday with a match between the host team and the United States. International rugby authorities hope the tournament will mark a turning point for the sport.
The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 is set to dominate the headlines over the days and weeks to come as England bid for glory in their home tournament. Fans will be delighted by the amount of free-to-air coverage,
England fans are struggling to buy replica Women’s Rugby World Cup shirts following a supply chain error by manufacturer Castore.