By Priscilla Jepchumba Ireland's rugby co-captain, Sam Monaghan, is eagerly anticipating a rematch against the world champions, New Zealand, at the upcoming Wom

The countdown is officially on for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025. A draw has revealed the pathway to the final for 16 of the top women’s rugby union teams from around the world - this is four more teams than the 12 in the previous competition.

England will host the 2025 Womens Rugby World Cup; Red Roses will play Australia, USA and Samoa in the group stage; Ireland will face New Zealand in one of the most eagerly-anticipated group ties; Wal

Defending champions the Black Ferns have drawn Ireland at next year’s Rugby World Cup, a side who claimed an upset victory over New Zealand last month at the WXV1. The world No 7, a year removed from contesting the third-tier competition,

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States while six-times winners New Zealand will face an awkward clash with Ireland after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup draw has England facing Australia and the United States, while New Zealand is pitted against Ireland. Reflecting significant growth, the tournament features 16 teams.

IRELAND HAVE BEEN drawn with reigning champions New Zealand at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Scott Bemand’s side have avoided the hosts and will also face Japan and Spain in Pool C.

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.