Women's World Cup

New Zealand wins 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup bid

New Zealand will host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 after World Rugby awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious tournament to New Zealand Rugby. It will be the first Women’s Rugby World...

World Rugby confirms Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 host candidate unions

World Rugby has confirmed Australia and New Zealand as Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 host candidates after each union submitted their bid responses to the international federation by the 10 August...

Glenn Moore re-appointed as Black Ferns Head Coach

Women’s World Cup-winning Head Coach Glenn Moore will continue his role with the Black Ferns in 2018 and 2019, New Zealand Rugby announced today. Moore has an enviable record with the team since...

Weekend Round Up

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Highlights: Australia Women Vs Canada Women

A strong second half by Canada saw them claim a 43-12 win over Australia in the Womens Rugby World Cup. The scores was locked up at 12-12, but two yellow cards for Australia allowed Canada to run in two...

Highlights: England Women Vs New Zealand Women

An outstanding second half performance saw New Zealand run out 41-32 winners over England in the final of the Womens Rugby World Cup. New Zealand opened the scoring with an early try, but a yellow card...

Highlights: Italy Women vs Spain Women

Italy secure 9th place in the tournament in a thrilling match against Spain. In the first half, Spain had a strong lead of 8 points.  Italy fought back to lead 15-8 in the 60th minute.  A show...

Highlights: France Women vs USA Women

Highlights: Ireland Women vs Wales Women

Highlights: Japan Women vs Hong Kong Women

Japan cruised to a 44-5 win over Hong Kong in the Womens Rugby World Cup. Japan ran in three first half tries to take a 15-0 lead into the break. Japan extended that lead with another score early in the...