The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup writer awards: best player, best match – our verdicts An outstanding breakout star and teams dancing with each other highlighted a tournament success on and off the field The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2025
Women’s Rugby World Cup team of the tournament: Who makes our XV? Who were the individual standouts of a transformative tournament for the women’s game? The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
England outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph England are Women’s Rugby World Cup winners for a third time after beating Canada 33-13 before a world-record crowd at Twickenham The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2025
The big mistake New Zealand made to lose their Women’s World Cup crown Having triumphed on home soil at the last tournament, the Black Ferns failure to build properly on that success culminated in a semi-final defeat to Canada The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025
How Canada can end New Zealand’s reign in Women’s World Cup semi-final spectacular After recording their first win over the Black Ferns last year, Canada have understandable belief that they can end the world champions’ reign The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
New Zealand suffer injury blow as rising star Jorja Miller ruled out of Women’s World Cup semi-final Flanker Miller has enjoyed a standout tournament The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025
New Zealand blitz South Africa after break to reach Women’s Rugby World Cup semis New Zealand turned on the style in the second half to cruise past South Africa 46-17 and seal a place in the last four of the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2025
Scott Bemand does not expect lasting damage from Ireland’s loss to New Zealand The Black Ferns secured top spot in Pool C by ruthlessly running in six unanswered tries in a 40-0 drubbing Brighton. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Sorensen-McGee runs in hat-trick as New Zealand thrash Ireland New Zealand routed Ireland 40-0 in the final pool match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup with the wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scoring a hat-trick The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2025
Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores hat-trick as World Cup holders NZ thrash Ireland Ireland progress as runners-up and will face the winners of Pool D in the quarter-finals. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Imperfect New Zealand shut out Ireland to show champion qualities at Women’s World Cup New Zealand 40-0 Ireland: The Black Ferns were not at their best but Braxton Sorensen-McGee’s hat trick and a ferocious defensive performance denied Ireland any hope of a World Cup upset The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Is New Zealand vs Ireland on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool C decider The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025
Woodman-Wickliffe breaks New Zealand try record in World Cup cruise against Japan Portia Woodman-Wickliffe scored her 50th try in 30 Tests in New Zealand’s 62-19 World Cup win against Japan, surpassing Doug Howlett’s 49 The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025 ‘Pressure is a privilege’: Braxton Sorensen-McGee on being New Zealand’s youngest star The 18-year-old is one of several prominent young Black Ferns fighting to retain the title and secure New Zealand’s seventh World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025 Be brave: Black Ferns’ key message for Women’s Rugby World Cup defence Six-times champions are aiming to play with courage as they seek to defend the title they won at home in 2022
AAP · May 10, 2025 Wallaroos draw positives from 28th straight loss to NZ New Zealand have extended their perfect record over the Wallaroos to 28-0 with a hard-earned 38-12 win in the Pacific Four rugby series in Newcastle.
The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2025 Brave Australia dealt reality check in defeat to ruthless New Zealand Wallaroos lose 38-12 to Black Ferns in Pacific Four Series opener as reigning World Cup champions extend hoodoo over rivals to 28 matches
AAP · Apr 17, 2025 Blues crush Tahs to snare Trans-Tasman Women's crown The Auckland-based Blues have scored six tries to one against the NSW Waratahs to claim the inaugural Super Rugby Women's Champions crown.