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WOMENS RUGBY WORLD CUP

Japan flanker Iroha Nagata attempts to score a try against Spain during the Women's Rugby World Cup in York, England, on Sunday.
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Sep 8, 2025
Japan bows out of Women's Rugby World Cup with comeback victory over Spain
Both sides were bidding for their first win of the tournament after defeats against world champion New Zealand and Ireland had ended their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
New Zealand's No. 8 Layla Sae (top) and Japan's lock Yuna Sato reach for the ball from a line out during their Women's Rugby World Cup match at Sandy Park in Exeter, England, on Sunday.
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Sep 1, 2025
New Zealand sees off Japan to reach Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal
Japan produced one of the shocks of the tournament by opening the scoring against the six-time world champions in just the fourth minute.
Japan's Misaki Matsumura attempts to avoid a tackle by Ireland's Sam Monaghan during their match at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Northampton, England, on Sunday.
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Aug 25, 2025
Ireland tops spirited Japan to open Women's Rugby World Cup campaign
Japan coach Lesley McKenzie was proud of the way her side stuck to its attacking game.
Bristol Bears and U.S. star Ilona Maher during the warmup before a match against Gloucester-Hartpury in Gloucester, England on March 2
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Aug 22, 2025
England names strong side for Women's Rugby World Cup opener against U.S.
The Red Roses have lost only once in their past 58 matches — a defeat by New Zealand in the COVID-delayed 2022 World Cup final.
New Zealand celebrates winning the Women's World Cup in Auckland on Nov. 12, 2022.
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Aug 12, 2025
Women's Rugby World Cup players to wear mouthguards that light up on impact
The smart gumshields will send an alert to the match-day doctor warning of possible concussions, while referees will be advised to stop play upon seeing the red flash.
Australia's Charlotte Caslick (left) has been ruled out of the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup due to an ankle injury.
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Aug 11, 2025
Australia loses Charlotte Caslick ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup
Caslick, who was named sevens World Player of the Year in 2016, damaged her ankle against New Zealand last month but was included in Jo Yapp's Australia squad last week.
Bristol's Ilona Maher poses for selfies with fans after a match in Bristol, Britain, on Jan. 5.
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Jan 16, 2025
Ilona Maher urges rugby to do more to grow game ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup
Maher urged rugby to break free from its self-imposed shackles.
U.S. star Ilona Maher has the largest social media following of anyone in rugby.
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Jan 2, 2025
World Rugby chief says U.S. star Ilona Maher will help fuel World Cup fever
The versatile American back — a breakout star at the 2024 Paris Olympics —  is the world's most popular rugby player on social media
Former England player Sarah Hunter (right), now a member of the team's coaching staff, says her side will set its sights on winning the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
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Dec 12, 2023
Women's Rugby World Cup to start in Sunderland, end at Twickenham
England, runners-up at the last two editions, will kick off the tournament at the 48,707-seater Stadium of Light on Aug. 22.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Portia Woodman score two as New Zealand hammer Wales in Rugby World Cup
Prolific winger Portia Woodman scored two of New Zealand's 10 tries as the defending champions remained unbeaten after two rounds of matches.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 16, 2022
Unbeaten Canada too good for Italy at Women's Rugby World Cup
Tuttosi scored two of the Canucks' four tries as they shook off a nightmare start to make it two bonus point wins from two games.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 15, 2022
United States crush Japan 30-17 to keep quarterfinal hopes alive
Megumi Abe, Hinano Nagura and Komachi Imakugi crossed for the Japanese, who were thrashed by Canada in their opener and have not won a World Cup match since 1994.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 6, 2022
England favored to lift trophy as women's Rugby World Cup prepares for record-breaking start
Two-time world champion England is on a 25-match winning streak and has not lost since 2019, when it was beaten by New Zealand's Black Ferns.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 3, 2021
Women's Rugby World Cup likely to be postponed until 2022 due to COVID-19
This year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand is set to be pushed back until next year after the sport's global governing body said on Tuesday it was difficult to host the event as planned due to uncertainties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2021
New Zealand to face Australia in World Cup opening-night blockbuster
Host and reigning champion New Zealand will take on neighbor Australia at Auckland's Eden Park on the opening night of the women's Rugby World Cup in September, organizers said on Friday.

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