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Is England vs USA on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s World Cup opener

Everything you need to know as the tournament begins in Sunderland

The Independent UK

Ilona Maher: How USA rugby’s poster girl can light up Women’s Rugby World Cup

Perhaps now the world’s most famous rugby player, Maher’s profile is helping attract new fans to the sport

The Independent UK

Growth of Women’s Rugby World Cup proves some things are getting better

Teams once had to sell raffle tickets and vodka to fund their campaigns, now women are front and centre of the sport’s global development strategy

The Guardian - UK

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The two sides of a Women’s World Cup that could transform rugby

The biggest Women’s World Cup in history could change the rugby landscape – even if some familiar challenges remain

The Independent UK

‘She did it, big time’: Ilona Maher’s road to becoming rugby’s biggest breakout star since Lomu

USA center started as ‘the kid in the pink scrum cap’ then soared with a winning blend of speed, power and body positivity

The Guardian - UK

England vs Samoa: Women's Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, odds

Much-changed Red Roses out to secure another big win in Pool A

Evening Standard

Women’s Rugby World Cup: England’s Megan Jones on dealing with grief

The 28-year-old centre, whose last World Cup appearance was in 2017, will start for England at a home tournament the year after both her parents died.

The Independent UK

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Ellie Kildunne exclusive: No excuses now, England have put in the work to be crowned world champions

Red Roses looking to go one further after their Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat three years ago

Evening Standard

‘No Colon, Still Rollin’: Cass Bargell, US scrum-half and ostomy advocate, sets sights on World Cup

Hosts England hold few fears for the Harvard graduate who recovered from serious illness and surgery to play with a stoma and a bag

The Guardian - US

Who will win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup? We ran 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders

Women’s rugby is growing rapidly worldwide, and now accounts for 25% of the total global playing base. US women’s rugby star Ilona Maher is the most followed rugby player in the world, ahead of men’s stars Siya Kolisi and Antoine Dupont.

The Conversation

Social Media Hit Ilona Maher Takes Women's Rugby Onto New Plane

Ilona Maher transcends women's rugby, giving it a profile outside of the sport in the way that Mia Hamm did for women's football.

International Business Times

Women’s Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

The Guardian - UK

Ilona Maher headlines stars to watch at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Rugby's biggest star since Jonah Lomu is in the USA squad

Evening Standard

“The Atmosphere and Energy are Electric” – How Female Football Fans Are Reshaping the Sport, One Match at a Time

From sold-out stadiums to viral watch parties, the new wave of female football fandom is louder, prouder, and not going anywhere.

Marie Claire

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The Independent UK

5 new podcasts to listen to this week

These are our top podcast picks.

Bored Panda

“Y’all Tried Being Strong?”: Olympic Star Applauded For Response To Kate Moss’ Infamous Quote

"Have you guys tasted tiramisu? Because… my God."

The Guardian - AU

England outclass USA in dominant win amid lightning delays in Washington DC

England make light work of the United States in 40-5 victory after Ilona Maher stars as US women beat Fiji 31-24 in rugby union double header

The Guardian - US

Ilona Maher and US rugby seek breakthrough with sell-out DC doubleheader

Social media star will face Fiji on Saturday before the Eagles men play England. As US World Cups loom, it’s a big moment for the global game

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The Independent UK

Ilona Maher included in USA squad for Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Olympian has earned selection for the upcoming tournament in England

Bored Panda

All The Worst Dressed Sports Stars At The 2025 ESPYs, Including Jordan Chiles In A Tiny Frock

The internet asked some of the best athletes in the world to fire their stylist after their appearance on the 2025 ESPYs red carpet.

Marie Claire

The Best 2025 ESPY Awards Red Carpet Looks Score Major Style Points

These athletes (and friends) brought their A-game.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Ilona Maher? Age, Does She Have A Wife, And The Gender Controversy Explained

Ilona Maher, USA rugby star, addresses gender controversy, body shaming, and her relationship status in a powerful viral message.

The Independent UK

Researchers say they have a better way to measure weight than BMI

The cost-effective option is already found in some primary care practices

Salon

How to eat like a strong woman

Sidney Sweeney, Caitlin Clark and Ilona Maher are redefining strength with muscle, appetite and power

The Guardian - UK

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

Champagne tries and offloads to retired greats and future stars, here are the highlights of the 2024-25 season

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