Women's Rugby World Cup

'I didn’t speak to Steve at all': Lawes outlines scenario he wouldn’t want England RWC recall RugbyPass10:24Sale Sharks England Rugby Rugby Union

Courtney Lawes: ‘I don’t want to go to the World Cup if I've got nothing to offer to the team’ Planet Rugby15:52Sale Sharks England Rugby Rugby Union

Laboured England show depth to conquer Ireland The Observer06:05Six Nations England Rugby Rugby Union

'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby has evolved BBC06:13Six Nations England Rugby Rugby Union

Ireland looking for revenge against France in Six Nations, says Erin King The Irish Times06:05Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Scott Bemand: 'I want Ireland to be contenders by the World Cup' RugbyPass09:43Ireland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

England opens Women’s Six Nations defense with 25 WC winners and new captain NBC Sports03:20Six Nations England Rugby Rugby Union

Meg Jones: 'Sometimes it just doesn't go the way you plan' RugbyPass10:45Six Nations England Rugby Rugby Union

USA claim clinical Pacific Four Series win over Wallaroos in Kansas City RugbyPass07:32USA Rugby Rugby Union International Rugby

‘Competitive edge’: Wallaroos coach on impact of potential debutant trio RugbyPass06:59USA Rugby Rugby Union International Rugby

Black Ferns avenge World Cup semi-final loss with big win over Canada RugbyPass04:18Canada Rugby Rugby Union UK Rugby Union

DaLeaka Menin: 'I often ask myself; what looks positive?' RugbyPass14:59Canada Rugby Rugby Union UK Rugby Union

Rugby Transfers: Connacht snap up World Cup winner, Jonny May’s future, two coaches out at… Planet Rugby16:33Gloucester Rugby Connacht Rugby Rugby Union

Gloucester legend Trevor Woodman takes on new URC challenge RugbyPass12:30Gloucester Rugby Connacht Rugby Rugby Union

Fresh twist in Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup – report Planet Rugby15:28PIF Rugby Union UK Rugby Union

Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino BreakingNews.ie20:24PIF Rugby Union UK Rugby Union

1991 USA Women’s National Team celebrated on Capitol Hill for 35th Anniversary of legendary Rugby World Cup win USA Rugby - Official Site01:08USA Rugby US Capitol US House of Representatives

Red Roses team: John Mitchell’s side ‘adapt’ to World Cup-winning trio’s injury blow as changes … Planet Rugby16:21Scotland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Red Roses suffer critical double injury blow as World Cup-winning duo ruled out of Six Nations Planet Rugby16:43Scotland Rugby Six Nations Rugby Union

Latest News

In the last hour

Cardiff boss makes recruitment admission as he addresses World Cup star 'rumours' Wales Online19:11

In the last 6 hours

DaLeaka Menin: 'I often ask myself; what looks positive?' RugbyPass14:59

Earlier today

'I didn’t speak to Steve at all': Lawes outlines scenario he wouldn’t want England RWC recall RugbyPass10:24

Wallaby Genia's plan to combat Springboks at the World Cup Rugby 36509:59

Connacht sign Rugby World cup winner to work with Stuart Lancaster next season Irish Mirror09:07

World Rugby: ‘We can’t sit still’ ahead of USA 2031 World Cup Rugby 36509:02

England’s gutsy revival falls short as France lift Six Nations trophy The Observer06:55

Patient Robyn O’Connor the latest gem in exciting Ireland pipeline Irish Examiner06:34

'Size matters': Former Wallaby Genia calls for supersized World Cup midfield RugbyPass03:57

Unity push begins for Rugby World Cup campaign Fiji Sun03:56

'Size matters': why Genia wants Kerevi for World Cup The West Australian02:43

Yesterday

Former RFU Chair Martyn Thomas dies RugbyPass17:56 20-Apr-26

Rugby Transfers: Connacht snap up World Cup winner, Jonny May’s future, two coaches out at… Planet Rugby16:33 20-Apr-26

Courtney Lawes: ‘I don’t want to go to the World Cup if I’ve got nothing to offer to the team’ Planet Rugby15:52 20-Apr-26

Lukhanyo Am plots Bok comeback as Japan stint fuels 2027 World Cup dream Rugby 36513:19 20-Apr-26

Connacht appoint the experienced Trevor Woodman as scrum coach The Irish Times12:52 20-Apr-26

Connacht name former World Cup winner as their incoming scrum coach The4212:50 20-Apr-26

Gloucester legend Trevor Woodman takes on new URC challenge RugbyPass12:30 20-Apr-26

Ireland looking for revenge against France in Six Nations, says Erin King The Irish Times06:05 20-Apr-26

Ireland head to France ready to put World Cup learnings into action The Irish Times06:05 20-Apr-26

England opens Women’s Six Nations defense with 25 WC winners and new captain NBC Sports03:20 20-Apr-26

French test the measure of how far Ireland have come Irish Examiner01:12 20-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

Fresh twist in Saudi Arabia’s bid to host 2035 Rugby World Cup – report Planet Rugby15:28 19-Apr-26

Sale Sharks boss Alex Sanderson tips Courtney Lawes to make 2027 Rugby World Cup for England The Rugby Paper12:47 19-Apr-26

Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026 Sevens World Series - Official Site09:07 19-Apr-26

Laboured England show depth to conquer Ireland The Observer06:05 19-Apr-26

Saturday sport: Ireland to face Poland in women's World Cup qualifier BreakingNews.ie15:23 18-Apr-26

‘Open wounds’ from Springboks ‘hammering’ inspired England’s improvement as Ellis Genge… Planet Rugby07:40 18-Apr-26

USA claim clinical Pacific Four Series win over Wallaroos in Kansas City RugbyPass07:32 18-Apr-26

Why Scotland has won a victory ahead of England Murrayfield clash The Scotsman06:03 18-Apr-26

Black Ferns avenge World Cup semi-final loss with big win over Canada RugbyPass04:18 18-Apr-26

Jake White: 'My intention was pure' Rugby 36519:33 17-Apr-26

'Mums thank me for changing the narrative': How motherhood in rugby is changing BBC18:11 17-Apr-26

Selborne College provides the final verdict on Jake White saga Rugby 36517:54 17-Apr-26

Ospreys refuse to give up hope and Rugby World Cup plan pulled Wales Online16:59 17-Apr-26

Red Roses team: John Mitchell’s side ‘adapt’ to World Cup-winning trio’s injury blow as changes … Planet Rugby16:21 17-Apr-26

Cheetahs sign Springbok star Faf de Klerk The South African14:12 17-Apr-26

Scott Bemand: 'I want Ireland to be contenders by the World Cup' RugbyPass09:43 17-Apr-26

‘It can knock down barriers’ | England’s Sadia Kabeya on creating satin scrum cap Sky Sports (Video)06:06 17-Apr-26

1991 USA Women’s National Team celebrated on Capitol Hill for 35th Anniversary of legendary Rugby World Cup win USA Rugby - Official Site01:08 17-Apr-26

'Roy Keane' goes all out for Wales World Cup squad after phone call finally comes Wales Online20:27 16-Apr-26

Ardie Savea: The favourites for the All Blacks star’s signature and why his decision doesn’t… Planet Rugby20:10 16-Apr-26

Hugo Ekitike ruled out for season and World Cup with serious Achilles injury BreakingNews.ie18:11 16-Apr-26

England-born Bristol centre Jimmy Williams targets Wales' World Cup place RugbyPass16:29 16-Apr-26

WATCH: Springbok Women get extra help from Duane Vermeulen Rugby 36512:56 16-Apr-26

‘Competitive edge’: Wallaroos coach on impact of potential debutant trio RugbyPass06:59 16-Apr-26

Maia Joseph on Black Ferns' persisting World Cup 'hurt' ahead of Canada rematch RugbyPass03:24 16-Apr-26

Justine Pelletier and the 'amazing change of behaviour' fuelling Canada RugbyPass02:53 16-Apr-26

Black Ferns name unchanged team for Rugby World Cup semi-final rematch RugbyPass01:22 16-Apr-26

Four Brumbies to Feature in Kansas City as Ryan set for First Wallaroos Cap Brumbies Official Site23:47 15-Apr-26

We can get Lawes to World Cup – Sale boss Sanderson BBC23:27 15-Apr-26

Hugo Ekitike ruled out of World Cup – France boss Didier Deschamps BreakingNews.ie21:44 15-Apr-26

Canada's De Goede named to start for World Cup semi-final repeat RugbyPass20:28 15-Apr-26

'We believe in what we're doing' | Itoje backs Borthwick despite Six Nations performance Sky Sports (Video)10:37 15-Apr-26

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Jake White’s explosive fallout with Selborne College Rugby 36509:17 15-Apr-26

World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle BBC06:11 15-Apr-26

Poland v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know ahead of the World Cup qualifier BreakingNews.ie01:40 15-Apr-26

World Cup trophy visits primary school and inspires young players Hampshire Chronicle00:29 15-Apr-26

'Baptism of fire' - Emily Scarratt enjoying life on other side of the fence in first Six… The Mirror15:46 14-Apr-26

Could England try to trigger Jack Willis break clause in Toulouse deal in time for RWC? RugbyPass12:33 14-Apr-26

Springbok stalwart continues to defy the odds The South African09:29 14-Apr-26

After a 23-year gap, Prince Harry is set to attend another rugby match in Sydney MailOnline04:15 14-Apr-26

Wallaroos set to renew USA rivalry after ‘scary’ Rugby World Cup epic RugbyPass04:15 14-Apr-26

Rugby Australia 'delighted' about royal visit The West Australian02:55 14-Apr-26

In the last month

Red Roses suffer critical double injury blow as World Cup-winning duo ruled out of Six Nations Planet Rugby16:43 13-Apr-26

Ex-Test fly-half accuses Sale of playing ‘the most predictable, one-dimensional rugby seen… Planet Rugby16:02 13-Apr-26

Rugby star Eve Higgins: ‘After six or seven weeks at the World Cup, it’s wonderful to come back … The Irish Independent15:15 13-Apr-26

Rugby Transfers: Springbok World Cup winner among double Bulls re-signing, ex-Junior Wallaby… Planet Rugby14:21 13-Apr-26

Meg Jones: 'Sometimes it just doesn't go the way you plan' RugbyPass10:45 13-Apr-26

Stephen Donald pinpoints key to Hurricanes' backline success RugbyPass06:11 13-Apr-26

Breakdown panel questions eligibility rule for returning All Blacks RugbyPass00:35 13-Apr-26

Cook and Harris fly Sussex flag to take Brighton Marathon honours SussexWorld18:12 12-Apr-26

England’s Helena Rowland is putting her best foot forward at the 2026 Women’s Six Nations The Rugby Paper13:27 12-Apr-26

BREAKING: Double World Cup winner returns to South Africa Rugby 36512:22 12-Apr-26

England 33-12 Ireland: England cruise to comfortable bonus point victory, but at a cost Sports Gazette11:08 12-Apr-26

Lynn hails much improved Wales performance BBC21:32 11-Apr-26

'I don't like losing' but Ireland will take encouragement from Twickenham display, says Bemand Irish Examiner18:24 11-Apr-26

Red Roses bask in World Cup glory but sloppy showing raises questions The Independent16:23 11-Apr-26

Borthwick should resign if he can't get best out of Bath and Northampton stars i News12:18 11-Apr-26

Trial by Fire of not just Ireland XV - but entire Irfu programme - against England Irish Mirror11:18 11-Apr-26

George the First . . . Lleucu is the Chosen One to Ignite Wales’ Six Nations Campaign Dragon Sports09:32 11-Apr-26

'Emotional' King ready for Ireland return BBC08:54 11-Apr-26

Guinness Women’s Six Nations: England v Ireland Irish Rugby - Official Site08:45 11-Apr-26

Zac Lomax denied dream debut as Force fall to Drua in thriller RugbyPass08:35 11-Apr-26

Signs of bright Wallabies outlook in slick 20-minute Lomax glimpse… but debut ends in heartbreak Fox Sports (Australia)08:33 11-Apr-26

Ireland 'not daunted' as England plan World Cup homecoming in front of 75,000 crowd Irish Examiner08:03 11-Apr-26

Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham RTE07:59 11-Apr-26

Wall: Weeks like this drove me through injury rehab RTE07:59 11-Apr-26

Mererangi Paul: 'The biggest thing I learned' from World Cup omission RugbyPass03:28 11-Apr-26

Will this be the biggest Women's Six Nations so far? BBC17:21 10-Apr-26

‘If we stick together we can put in a performance that we’re proud of’ – Ireland captain Erin… The Irish Independent16:59 10-Apr-26

S4C executive sacked 'on the spot' during Rugby World Cup gets payout Wales Online16:21 10-Apr-26

'We're here to do jobs' - Ireland out to spoil England Women's World Cup winners' homecoming Irish Examiner15:35 10-Apr-26

Former S4C executive agrees settlement of legal claim with the broadcaster Nation.Cymru14:56 10-Apr-26

Red Roses ready to be 'entertainers' in Six Nations opener Sky Sports14:42 10-Apr-26

Why playing in Japan will benefit Boks at World Cup 2027 Rugby 36513:48 10-Apr-26

New-look Red Roses face same question: Can anyone stop them? The Independent11:24 10-Apr-26

England’s Helena Rowland: “I”ll hopefully nail down a shirt where that would be, I don’t know” Sports Gazette11:18 10-Apr-26

Kabeya on drawing inspiration from Lionesses and making rugby more accessible Sky Sports11:10 10-Apr-26

Stacey Flood: Batteries recharged, I’m excited about facing England at Twickenham The Irish Times11:06 10-Apr-26

Nine France players to keep an eye on in new World Cup cycle RugbyPass11:01 10-Apr-26

Eve Higgins: 'We've nothing to lose and everything to gain' Irish Examiner06:56 10-Apr-26

W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know RTE06:34 10-Apr-26

Tadhg Furlong eyes European glory as Leinster prepare for Sale Sharks quarter-final The Irish Times06:10 10-Apr-26

Record-breaking Presale for Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 IRB Rugby World Cup - Official Site03:52 10-Apr-26

Harry Maguire ‘desperate’ to be part of England squad at this summer’s World Cup BreakingNews.ie22:19 9-Apr-26

Women’s Six Nations 2026: team-by-team guide to the tournament Irish Examiner20:05 9-Apr-26

Rowland starts as England ring changes for Six Nations opener TNT Sports19:54 9-Apr-26

Courtney Keight excited for Wales to ‘rewrite the narrative’ in Six Nations RugbyPass15:36 9-Apr-26

Scotland enter new era as evolution begins in Women's Six Nations Scotland Rugby News15:05 9-Apr-26

New Rugby Paper Roundup: The big Women’s Six Nations Round 1 preview + Courtney Lawes returns! ft Rachael Burford The Rugby Paper14:58 9-Apr-26

Jones to lead new-look England in Women's Six Nations opener vs Ireland Sky Sports14:07 9-Apr-26

England star dodged 'last-chance saloon' to win Rugby World Cup Daily Star13:36 9-Apr-26

Career-defining season for these 3 Springbok legends The South African11:22 9-Apr-26

Opinion: England lack ‘senior strategic authority’ as ‘overburdened’ Steve Borthwick and the… Planet Rugby09:16 9-Apr-26

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About our Rugby World Cup news

Latest news on the Rugby World Cup which is contested every four years. South Africa are the current men's champions, and New Zealand the women's champions.

In the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final, the Springboks defeated the New Zealand All Blacks by a single point at the Stade de France in Paris, 12-11.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will be held in England as New Zealand hope to defend their title after defeating England at the All Blacks home tournament in 2021

The 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia, scheduled to take place in October.

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