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34dAAP

Wallaroos decimated by NZ in milestone Test

Maddison Levi has been unable to inspire the Wallaroos to a hoodoo-busting victory, the Australians falling flat in an ugly 66-19 defeat to New Zealand.

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49dLeonard Solms

What is the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour between South Africa and New Zealand?

The inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour will see the All Blacks tour South Africa for a month from early August to early September, facing provincial sides and playing four Tests against the Springboks.

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121dPA

Yapp to coach inaugural women's Lions squad

Jo Yapp has been appointed head coach of the British and Irish Lions women's team for their inaugural tour to New Zealand next year.

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363dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: New Zealand rout France in third-place playoff

New Zealand beat France 42-26 in the Women's Rugby World Cup third-place playoff match at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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365dMultiple contributors

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Q&A: Why England are favourites; players to watch

ESPN's writers weigh in on the big questions ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, where 16 teams will battle it out with the hope of lifting the title.

Canada 'on cloud 9' following New Zealand win (00:42)

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370dJames Regan

Confident Canada set sights on Women's Rugby World Cup history

Canada are confident they can go on to win the Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham next week, regardless of who they face.

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370dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada overcome New Zealand to reach final

Canada condemned New Zealand to a record 34-19 defeat on Friday to book their spot in next week's Women's Rugby World Cup final.

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377dESPN

New Zealand beat resilient South Africa in Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinals

New Zealand overcame a spirited South Africa side with a 46-17 win in Exeter to advance to the Women's Rugby World Cup semifinals.

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379dESPN

Boks women won't 'roll over' for fancied Black Ferns

South Africa may be the overwhelming underdogs ahead of their Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against New Zealand on Saturday, but they have no intention of going quietly, says coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt.

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382dJames Regan

Women's Rugby World Cup: New Zealand dismantle Ireland in 40-0 thrashing

New Zealand produced a statement Women's World Cup victory with a 40-0 dismantling of Ireland on Saturday.

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390dJames Regan

'The female Jonah Lomu' - Portia Woodman-Wickliffe breaks try-scoring record

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became New Zealand's record try scorer -- men's or women's -- on Sunday as the Black Ferns thrashed Japan 62-19.

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395dESPN

Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 1 highlights as England deliver on expectations

After three years of waiting, the Women's Rugby World Cup landed in England this weekend. Here's what happened.

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397dJames Regan

Black Ferns open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with 54-8 win over Spain

New Zealand began the defence of their Women's Rugby World Cup crown with a 54-8 over Spain on Sunday.

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403dESPN

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Squad lists, fixtures, rankings

With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, here is every country's full squad and fixture list, including England, Australia and New Zealand.

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440dAAP

Wallaroos made to pay in loss to Black Ferns

The Wallaroos threw their best shot at the Black Ferns before succumbing 37-12 in a loss compounded by an injury to captain Siokapesi Palu.

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528dBrittany Mitchell

Champions Final a stepping stone for more, if Waratahs women get job done

The Champions Final between the Waratahs and the Blues can't simply be a one-off clash, but a first step in the revolution of women's rugby in Australia and New Zealand.

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647dAAP

Warriors lure Olympic sevens champion to NRLW

The Warriors have pulled off a massive signing coup, luring sevens superstar Michaela Blyde to play in the NRLW.

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707dReuters

England drawn with Australia, USA at '25 Rugby WC

Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

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715dJames Regan

'Be bold, be innovative' - how women's rugby is evolving as '25 World Cup looms

With the Women's Rugby World Cup being held in England next year, organisers are under pressure to seize the moment and transform the women's game.

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718dESPN

England run riot with 49-31 win over New Zealand

England earned their third straight victory over New Zealand on Sunday as a scintillating attacking performance helped them to a 49-31 win in Canada.

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740dJames Regan

England lay down World Cup marker with statement New Zealand win

England have accepted the fact they will carry extra pressure and responsibility into next year's home World Cup, but if they do go all the way in 12-months' time and win the tournament, fans are in for an epic journey on and off the pitch.

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740dJames Regan

England impress with dominant win over NZ

England swept past world champions New Zealand with a 24-12 win at Allianz Stadium on Saturday to record their second straight win over the Black Ferns.

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803dAAP

Wallaroos suffer biggest home defeat to New Zealand

Black Ferns winger Katelyn Vahaakolo has bagged a quartet of tries to help the New Zealanders to their biggest win over the Wallaroos on Australian soil, humbling their trans-Tasman rivals 62-0 in Ballymore.

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872dAAP

Aussie women lose Singapore 7s final to NZ

The Australian women's Sevens team have fallen just short of being crowned regular-season champions with a 31-21 loss to New Zealand in the Singapore Sevens final.