For all the record-breaking ticket sales and social media hype that has accompanied the opening weekend of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, you do not have to look far to see the precarious landscape in which women’s rugby continues to operate.

The Women's Rugby World Cup got underway on Friday with England's 69-7 drubbing of the United States. Few gave the United States a chance to win the opener, let alone to even keep things close against the host country.

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup promises record attendance, expanded pools, and intense battles as Ireland and top teams compete

SUNDERLAND, England — Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

It is another action packed weekend of sport with the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup, the Premier League and club championship from around the country - all you need to know here.

England fans are struggling to buy replica Women’s Rugby World Cup shirts following a supply chain error by manufacturer Castore.

THE BBC has full live coverage of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, with England hosting the competition. It’s been just over ten years since England won the Rugby World Cup