2025 Rugby World Cup: Schedule, Results, How to Watch

The stage is set for the largest celebration of rugby as the 2025 Rugby World Cup is just around the corner. This year, the tournament is bigger than ever. With 16 teams four more than the last edition it’s set to be the biggest of its kind. We’ve got six weekends of thrilling rugby action, family friendly fan experiences, and unforgettable moments ahead.

The tournament kicks off on August 22, 2025, with a thrilling opener between England and the USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. This match is a repeat of the iconic 1991 and 1994 finals, making it a fitting start to this landmark event. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as the Red Roses and the Eagles reignite a historic rivalry on opening night.

A Deep Dive into the Pools

Pool A: The “Group of Death”

Dubbed the “Group of Death,” Pool A sets the stage for an intense competition. It features the host nation, England, along with the USA, Australia, and Samoa. The tournament kicks off with a thrilling opener between England and the USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light. Adding to the drama, Australia’s coach Jo Yapp will face England, the team she once led, in a highly anticipated clash on September 6.

Pool B: The Battle for Second

With world number two Canada expected to top the group, the real drama in Pool B lies in the race for the second knockout spot. Canada will open their campaign against Fiji on August 23. A day later, Scotland and Wales will reignite their historic rivalry at Salford Community Stadium, following Scotland’s recent landmark away victory in the Six Nations. Fiji, competing in just their second World Cup, presents a potentially tricky challenge to all opponents.

Pool C: The Champions’ Gauntlet

Defending champions New Zealand, with a record six titles, lead Pool C. They begin their quest for a three-peat against Spain on August 24 at York Community Stadium. The Black Ferns will have a major boost from the return of Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, who recently became the country’s all-time top try scorer. Ireland, who have a history of causing upsets, could pose a few problems and will hope to have everything to play for in their final pool match against New Zealand.

Pool D: The Unpredictable Fireworks

Pool D promises unpredictability and entertainment. It features seasoned competitors France, Italy, and South Africa, alongside World Cup debutants Brazil. France will be confident of taking the top spot, but they face a real threat from Italy in their opening game. Brazil’s debut match against South Africa on August 24 at Franklin’s Gardens could provide fireworks, as their recent upset victory over Australia proves they are a team capable of causing surprises.

Key Matchups and Exciting Clashes

Across the six weekends, the match schedule has been thoughtfully designed to create a festival-like atmosphere. Six pool-stage double headers will provide a family-friendly day out, and spectators will be able to enjoy rugby’s biggest stars in host cities like York, Salford, Northampton, and Exeter. The tournament’s accessibility is a key highlight, with 95% of England’s population living within a two-hour drive of a match venue.

The schedule was also designed with player welfare and logistics in mind, giving teams a minimum of six rest days between pool matches. However, travel demands will add another strategic layer. After their opener in Sunderland, the USA will make a short hop to York, while New Zealand will cover over 500 miles during the pool stage. England will also be on the move, traveling 346 miles before heading into the knockout rounds.

As one of only three teams to have won the Rugby World Cup, the USA will aim to reclaim their past glory. They were the first champions, winning the inaugural tournament in 1991, but have not managed to overcome England since. The tournament will also feature historic moments, including Brazil’s debut.

Pool matches are spread across iconic venues, including football stadiums like Sunderland’s Stadium of Light (49,000 capacity) and established rugby grounds such as Northampton’s Franklin’s Gardens (15,249 capacity). York’s LNER Community Stadium (8,500 capacity) will serve as a central hub, hosting games from all four pools and offering a consistent experience for fans every weekend.

Knockout Stage and the Road to the Final

The top two teams from each pool will advance to the quarter-finals, with knockout games hosted at rugby-familiar Exeter and bustling Bristol. The semi-finals will also take place in Bristol, with the grand finale set for London’s Twickenham Stadium on September 27. The match schedule keeps England and New Zealand apart until a potential showdown in the final, building anticipation for what could be a climactic finish to this landmark tournament.

Secure Your Tickets and Join the Celebration

After over 55,000 tickets were snapped up during the pre-sale period for the opening and final matches, fans can apply for tickets during the next two-week window starting November 5, 2024, on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful applicants will be notified of their secured tickets in December. Mastercard holders can still take advantage of a 48-hour priority sale window for early access.

The 2025 Rugby World Cup promises to be more than just a tournament. It will be a festival of rugby, community, and unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or new to the sport, England 2025 invites everyone to be part of this exhilarating journey.

For the full match schedule and ticket information, visit rugbyworldcup.com.

Tickets

Ticket sales have now surpassed 375,000, which is triple the amount sold for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

The final of Rugby World Cup 2025 has sold out, a monumental milestone that proves the exponential growth of women’s rugby. From crowds of a few thousand a decade ago to a record-breaking 82,000 at Twickenham, this is more than a game, it is a movement.

Watch Parties

In the USA, The Sports Bra is showing the 2025 Rugby World Cup. You should also be able to find games at other similar women’s sports bars and regular sports bars. Be sure to check social media for updates from your local clubs, as they are also organizing watch parties.

For those in the UK, you can use the Asahi pub finder to see all the pubs that are broadcasting the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

Watch

The 2025 Rugby World Cup kicks off this Friday, and with stadiums selling out, the demand to watch is immense. All 32 games will be available to binge. Here is a guide on where you can watch it:

For fans elsewhere, check the RWC Where to Watch page, your local broadcaster or try RugbyPassTV, especially if you’re in a non-geo-locked region.

Not sure where to tune in? Check the Rugby World Cup site for other viewing info by country.

If you need a VPN, our top recommendation is always NordVPN. They’re known for providing a stable connection and delivering high-speed service, so you can count on a seamless browsing experience.

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Schedule & Results

Date

Time (CST/CDT)

Team 1

Score

Team 2

Score

Stage

Location

8/221:30 PMEngland69USA7Pool ASunderland
8/236:00 AMAustralia73Samoa0Pool ASalford
8/238:45 AMScotland38Wales8Pool BSalford
8/2311:30 AMCanada65Fiji7Pool BYork
8/232:15 PMFrance24Italy0Pool DExeter
8/246:00 AMIreland42Japan14Pool CNorthampton
8/248:45 AMSouth Africa66Brazil6Pool DNorthampton
8/2411:30 AMNew Zealand54Spain8Pool CYork
8/306:00 AMCanada42Wales0Pool BSalford
8/308:45 AMScotland29Fiji15Pool BSalford
8/3011:00 AMEngland 92Samoa3Pool ANorthampton
8/301:30 PMUSA31Australia31Pool AYork
8/316:00 AMIreland43Spain27Pool CNorthampton
8/318:00 AMNew Zealand62Japan19Pool CExeter
8/319:30 AMItaly24South Africa29Pool DYork
8/3110:45 AMFrance84Brazil5Pool DExeter
9/66:00 AMCanada40Scotland19Pool BExeter
9/67:30 AMUSA60Samoa0Pool AYork
9/68:45 AMWales25Fiji28Pool BExeter
9/611:00 AMEngland 47Australia7Pool ABrighton
9/76:00 AMJapan29Spain21Pool CYork
9/78:00 AMItaly64Brazil3Pool DNorthampton
9/78:45 AMNew Zealand40Ireland0Pool CBrighton
9/710:45 AMFrance57South Africa10Pool DNorthampton
9/137:00 AMNew Zealand46

South Africa

17Quarterfinal 1Exeter
9/1310:00 AMCanada46
Australia
5Quarterfinal 2Bristol
9/147:00 AMFrance18
Ireland
13Quarterfinal 3Exeter
9/1410:00 AMEngland 40
Scotland
8Quarterfinal 4Bristol
9/191:00 PMNew Zealand19Canada34Semifinal 1Bristol
9/209:30 AMFrance17England 35Semifinal 2Bristol
9/276:30 AMNew Zealand42France26Bronze FinalLondon
9/2710:00 AMCanada13England 33FinalLondon

Squads

Australia

Katalina Amosa (ACT Brumbies / Southern Districts), Bree-Anna Browne (Queensland Reds / Brothers Rugby), Charlotte Caslick (Queensland Reds / Wests Bulldogs), Emily Chancellor (NSW Waratahs / Sydney University), Annabelle Codey (NSW Waratahs / Easts Brisbane), Lori Cramer (Queensland Reds / University of Queensland), Piper Duck (NSW Waratahs / Tumut Bullettes), Waiaria Ellis (NSW Waratahs / Blacktown Scorpions), Ashley Fernandez (ACT Brumbies / Uni-North Owls), Georgina Friedrichs (NSW Waratahs / Wests Bulldogs), Caitlyn Halse (NSW Waratahs / Camden Rams), Tia Hinds (ACT Brumbies / Randwick), Brianna Hoy (NSW Waratahs / Coffs Harbour Snappers), Asoiva Karpani (Queensland Reds / Southern Suburbs), Lydia Kavoa (ACT Brumbies / Eastern Suburbs), Kaitlan Leaney (NSW Waratahs / SCU Marlins), Michaela Leonard (Western Force / Tuggeranong Vikings), Ashley Marsters (Western Force / Boroondara), Desiree Miller (NSW Waratahs / Eastern Suburbs), Faitala Moleka (ACT Brumbies / Blacktown Scorpions), Layne Morgan (Queensland Reds / Merewether Carlton), Tania Naden (ACT Brumbies / Uni-North Owls), Bridie O’Gorman (NSW Waratahs / Sydney University), Siokapesi Palu (ACT Brumbies / Uni-North Owls), Faliki Pohiva (NSW Waratahs / Blacktown Scorpions), Trilleen Pomare (Western Force / Wanneroo), Cecilia Smith (Western Force / Leeton Dianas), Maya Stewart (NSW Waratahs / Nelson Bay Gropers), Adiana Talakai (NSW Waratahs / Sydney University), Tabua Tuinakauvadra (ACT Brumbies / Orange Emus), Caitlin Urwin (Queensland Reds / Gympie Hammers), Samantha Wood (Western Force / Kalamunda Rugby)

Brazil

Franciele Barros (Sporting / Portugal), Giovana Mamede (Jacareí), Pamela Soares Santos (Plow), Samara Vergara (Pasteur), Taís Prioste (Bobigny / France), Isabela Gomes Saccomanno (São José), Julia Leni Lima (Curitiba), Natalia Jonck (Brothers / Australia), Ana Carolina Santana (Melina), Dayana Dakar (Niterói), Eshyllen Coimbra (El-Shaddai), Camilla Isis Carvalho (El-Shaddai), Iris Column (Poly), Larissa Alves (Curitiba), Larissa Henwood (Counties Manukau / New Zealand | Kamaishi / Japan), Leticia Medeiros (Jacareí / Bond University / Australia), Leticia Silva (Melina), Mercelle Souza (El-Shaddai), Aline Mayumi (Pasteur), Leila Silva (Lionesses of Paraisópolis), Luiza Campos González (Plow), Fernanda Tenório (El-Shaddai), Maria Gabriel Graf (Brothers / Australia), Raquel Kochhann (Plow), Carolyne Katrine Pereira (Melina), Edna Santini (Saint Joseph / Saint Michael / Portugal), Giovanna Barth (Maringá), Mariana Nicolau (Saint Joseph), Marina Fioravanti (Poli), Bianca Silva (Lionesses of Paraisópolis), Isadora Lopes (Melina), Yasmim Soares (Melina)

Canada

Brittany Kassil (Guelph Goats), Caroline Crossley (Castaway Wanderers), Courtney O’Donnell (Red Deer Titans Rugby), DaLeaka Menin (Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs), Emily Tuttosi (Calgary Hornets / Exeter Chiefs), Fabiola Forteza (Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais), Gabrielle Senft (Castaway Wanderers / Saracens), Gillian Boag (Capilano RFC), Karen Paquin (Club de rugby de Quebec), Laetitia Royer (St-Anne-de-Bellevue / Concordia University / Saracens), Maya Montiel (Saracens), McKinley Hunt (Aurora Barbarians / Saracens), Mikiela Nelson (Capilano RFC / Exeter Chiefs), Olivia DeMerchant (Halifax Tars RFC), Pamphinette Buisa (Ottawa Irish), Rachel Smith (University of British Columbia), Sophie de Goede (Castaway Wanderers / Saracens), Taylor McKnight (University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians), Tyson Beukeboom (Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders), Alexandra Tessier (Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC / Exeter Chiefs), Alysha Corrigan (CRFC / Saracens), Asia Hogan-Rochester (Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC), Claire Gallagher (Aurora Barbarians / Ealing Trailfinders), Fancy Bermudez (Nor’Westers Athletic Association / Westshore RFC / Saracens), Florence Symonds (University of British Columbia), Julia Schell (Guelph Goats / Castaway Wanderers / Ealing Trailfinders), Justine Pelletier (Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais), Olivia Apps (Lindsay RFC), Paige Farries (Saracens), Sarah-Maude Lachance (Club de rugby de Québec / Stade Bordelais), Shoshanah Seumanutafa (Counties Manukau), Taylor Perry (Oakville Crusaders / Exeter Chiefs)

England

Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears), Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears), Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury), Kelsey Clifford (Saracens), Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury), Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears), May Campbell (Saracens), Amy Cokayne (Harlequins), Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury), Rosie Galligan (Saracens), Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning), Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks), Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears), Abi Burton (Trailfinders Women), Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs), Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning), Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury), Marlie Packer (Saracens), Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury), Lucy Packer (Harlequins), Holly Aitchison (Sale Sharks), Zoe Harrison (Saracens), Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury), Megan Jones (Leicester Tigers), Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning), Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning), Jade Shekells (Gloucester-Hartpury), Jess Breach (Saracens), Abby Dow (Trailfinders Women), Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins), Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs), Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury)

Fiji

Alfreda Fisher Maria (C), Karalaini Naisewa, Vika Matarugu, Bulou Sereseini WQ Vasuturaga, Keleni Marawa, Tiana Talei B Robanakadavu, Bitila Sigani Tawake, Loraini Adivereika Senivutu, *Selai Grace T Naliva, Asinate GBL Serevi, Mereoni Nakesa, Rusila Nagasau, Adi Salaseini SK Railumu, Nunia Daunimoala, Sulita Waisega, Manuqalo Noame Komaitai, *Carletta Nina Terese Yee, Jade Tayla Coates, Setaita Natai D Railumu, Salaniet Raditova D Kinita, *Adi Salote Caginitoba Nailolo, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Mere Vocevoce, Kelerayani Luvu, Litiana Nasomi Vueti, Kolora Rosi Lomani, Josifini Neihamu, Ema Adivitaloga, Alowesi Naidodravi Nakoci, Repeka Adi Tove, Ilisapeci Delaiwaau, *Michella’e Brigid Stolz.

France

Makarita Baleinadogo (Stade Bordelais / CS Annonay), Rose Bernadou (Montpellier HR / Les Rives d’Orb), Axelle Berthoumieu (Blagnac RF / Espalion Nord Aveyron), Manon Bigot (Blagnac RF / Blagnac RF), Yllana Brosseau (Stade Bordelais / RC Créteil Choisy), Léa Champon (FC Grenoble Amazones / US Vinay), Khoudedia Cissokho (Stade Bordelais / AAS Sarcelles), Annaëlle Deshaye (Stade Bordelais / Rugby Club Yvetot), Charlotte Escudero (Stade Toulousain / Rugby Club Valettois Revestois), Madoussou Fall Raclot (Bordelais Stadium / Concrete Drop), Manae Feleu (FC Grenoble Amazones / Afili Futuna Rugby), Téani Feleu (FC Grenoble Amazones / Afili Futuna Rugby), Agathe Gérin (Stade Bordelais / USA Limoges), Hina Ikahehegi (Stade Villeneuvois / Stade Villeneuvois), Assia Khalfaoui (Stade Bordelais / COP XV Pont-du-Casse), Taïna Maka (FC Grenoble Amazones / US Rhône XV), Marie Morland (LOU Rugby / Rugby Club Tangonnais), Séraphine Okemba (LOU Rugby / RC Drouais), Élisa Riffonneau (FC Grenoble Amazones / US Played), Kelly Arbey (Stade Toulousain / RC Revelois), Carla Arbez (Stade Bordelais / Oleron RC), Émilie Boulard (Blagnac RF / Rugby Club Chilly-Mazarin), Pauline Bourdon Sansus (Stade Toulousain / Capo Limoges), Morgane Bourgeois (Stade Bordelais / Rugby Club Parempuyre), Alexandra Chambon (FC Grenoble Amazones / US Montmélian), Joanna Grisez (Stade Bordelais / AC Bobigny 93), Nassira Konde (Stade Bordelais / Terres de France Rugby), Marine Menager (Montpellier HR / Stade Villeneuvois), Carla Neisen (Blagnac RF / Bugue Athletic Club), Lina Queyroi (Stade Toulousain / Union Rugby Club Auvezère), Lina Tuy (ASM Romagnat / Aixe Rugby Athlétique), Gabrielle Vernier (Blagnac RF / Rueil AC)

Japan

Sachiko Kato (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / SECOM CO., LTD.), Wako Kitano (MIE PEARLS / Sumitomo Wiring Systems), Hinata Komaki (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / Sankyu Inc.), Nijiho Nagata (MIE PEARLS / SEIBUNSHA Co., Ltd.), Miharu Machida (Japan Univ. of Economics / Japan Univ. of Economics), Manami Mine (Nippon Sport Science Univ. / Nippon Sport Science Univ.), Asuka Kuge (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / Goto Hygiene Consultant), Ayumu Kokaji (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / OSP Holdings co., ltd.), Kotomi Taniguchi (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / NKS Corp), Ayano Sakurai (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / NTT Facilities Inc.), Yuna Sato (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / Sankyu Inc.), Otoka Yoshimura (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / Saitamaken Shinkin Bank), Masami Kawamura (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / Samko Gakuen Tokyo Resort & Sports vocational school), Sakurako Korai (Nippon Sport Science Univ. / Nippon Sport Science Univ.), Seina Saito (MIE PEARLS / Eiwatech Co., Ltd.), Iroha Nagata (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / Kanto Foods Co., Ltd.), Kyoko Hosokawa (MIE PEARLS / Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.), Jennifer Nduka (Hokkaido Barbarians Diana / Medical System Network), Megumi Abe (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / RDC Co., Ltd.), Moe Tsukui (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / LIBEST Corp.), Ayasa Otsuka (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / One Logistics Co., Ltd.), Minori Yamamoto (YOKOHAMA TKM / –), Nao Ando (BRAVE LOUVE / Valuence Holdings Inc.), Kanako Kobayashi (YOKOGAWA Musashino Artemi-Stars / Shonan Kamakura General Hospital), Sakurako Hatada (Nippon Sport Science Univ. / Nippon Sport Science Univ.), Mana Furuta (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / NTT Facilities Inc.), Haruka Hirotsu (Nanairo PRISM FUKUOKA / Kyushu Fuundo Sales Co., Ltd.), Komachi Imakugi (ARUKAS QUEEN KUMAGAYA / OKINAYA Co., Ltd.), Mele Yua Havili Kagawa (Nanairo PRISM FUKUOKA / CellSource Co., Ltd.), Misaki Matsumura (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / Waseda Univ.), Sora Nishimura (MIE PEARLS / Choko Co., Ltd.), Rinka Matsuda (Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix / Toppan Inc.)

Ireland

Claire Boles (Railway Union RFC / Ulster), *Beth Buttimer (UL Bohemian / Munster), Ruth Campbell (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster), Eimear Corri Fallon (Blackrock RFC / Leinster), Linda Djougang (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster), Brittany Hogan (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster), Neve Jones (Gloucester-Hartpury), Ivana Kiripati (Creggs RFC / Connacht), Siobhán McCarthy (Railway Union RFC / Munster), Sadhbh McGrath (Cooke RFC / Ulster), Edel McMahon (Exeter Chiefs / Connacht), Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs), Sam Monaghan (Gloucester-Hartpury / IQ Rugby), Grace Moore (Trailfinders Women / IQ Rugby), Niamh O’Dowd (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster), Ellena Perry (Gloucester-Hartpury / IQ Rugby), Fiona Tuite (Old Belvedere RFC / Ulster), Aoife Wafer (Blackrock College RFC / Leinster), Enya Breen (Blackrock College RFC / Munster), Amee Leigh Costigan (Railway Union RFC / Munster), Aoife Dalton (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster), Méabh Deely (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht), Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC / Leinster), Nicole Fowley (Galwegians / Connacht), Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC / Leinster), Emily Lane (Blackrock College RFC / Munster), Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC / Connacht), Nancy McGillivray (Exeter Chiefs / IQ Rugby), Dannah O’Brien (Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster), Béibhinn Parsons (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht), Aoibheann Reilly (Blackrock College RFC / Connacht), Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Manawatū RFC / Leinster)

Italy

Anne Fernández de Corres (Spain), Laura Delgado (Harlequins), Mónica Castelo (Stade Rennais), Lourdes Alameda (AC Bobigny 93), *Gemma Silva (Spain), *Inés Antolínez (Creggs RFC), Cristina Blanco (Spain), Nuria Jou (UE Santboiana), Mireia de Andrés (CR Sant Cugat), *María de las Huertas Román (Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos), *Sidorella Bracic (CR El Salvador), *Eider García (Spain), *Elena Martínez (Spain), *Victoria Rosell (Spain), *Anna Puig (UE Santboiana), *Ana Peralta (Spain), *Nerea García (CR El Salvador), *Alba Capell (Sale Sharks), *Lía Piñeiro (Spain), *Valentina Pérez (Spain), *Maider Aresti (Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos), *Amalia Argudo (Spain), *Zahía Pérez (Spain), *Alba Vinuesa (Stade Français), *Claudia Cano (Spain), *Tecla Masoko (Spain), *Clara Piquero (Spain), *Claudia Pérez (Spain), *Ana Cortés (Spain), *Claudia Peña (Harlequins), *Lea Ducher (Spain)

Samoa

Ana Afuie, Denise Aiolupotea, Glory Aiono Samuelu, Utumalama Atonio, Lutia Col Aumua, Michelle Curry, Drenna Falaniko, Joanna Fanene Lolo, Linda Fiafia, Avau Filimaua, Nina Maria Foaese, Tori Iosefo, Madisen Jade Iva, Davina Lasini, Saelua Leaula, Cathy Leuta, Fa’asua Makisi, Ana Mamea, Faith Nonutunu, Christabelle Onesemo, Demielle Onesemo, Taytana Pati Ah Cheung, Keilamarita Pouri Lane, Sinead Ryder, Melina Salale, Ana-Lise Sio, Masuisuimatamaalii Tauasa Pauaraisa, Ti Tauasosi, Jennifer Taylor, Faalua Tugaga, Harmony Vatau, Karla Wright-Akeli

Scotland

Leah Bartlett (Sale Sharks), *Becky Boyd (Loughborough Lightning), Sarah Bonar (Harlequins), Elliann Clarke (Bristol Bears), *Lisa Cockburn (Gloucester-Hartpury), Eva Donaldson (Sale Sharks), *Evie Gallagher (Bristol Bears), *Adelle Ferrie (Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars), Jade Konkel (Harlequins), Rachel Malcolm (Trailfinders Women), Elis Martin (Loughborough Lightning), Rachel McLachlan (Montpellier), *Molly Poolman (Edinburgh Rugby/Watsonian FC), Lana Skeldon (Bristol Bears), *Alex Stewart (Edinburgh Rugby/Corstorphine Cougars), Emma Wassell (Trailfinders Women), Molly Wright (Sale Sharks), Anne Young (Loughborough Lightning), *Leia Brebner-Holden (Loughborough Lightning), *Beth Blacklock (Saracens), *Rhea Clarke (Bristol Bears), Coreen Grant (Harlequins), Rhona Lloyd (Sale Sharks), Caity Mattinson (Trailfinders Women), *Francesca McGhie (Trailfinders Women), Helen Nelson (Loughborough Lightning), *Hannah Ramsay (Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh), Chloe Rollie (Toulon Provence Mediterranee), Emma Orr (Bristol Bears), Lisa Thomson (Trailfinders Women), *Hannah Walker (Edinburgh Rugby/University of Edinburgh), Evie Wills (Sale Sharks)

South Africa

Sanelisiwe Charlie (Bulls Daisies), Xoliswa Khuzwayo (Golden Lions Women), Yonela Ngxingolo (Bulls Daisies), Babalwa Latsha (unattached), Nombuyekezo Mdliki (Border Ladies), Micke Gunter (Leicester Tigers Women), Lindelwa Gwala (unattached), Luchell Hanekom (DHL Western Province), Nolusindiso Booi (DHL Western Province), Danelle Lochner (Harlequins Women), Nomsa Mokwai (DHL Western Province), Anathi Qolo (Bulls Daisies), Vainah Ubisi (Bulls Daisies), Aseza Hele (Sanlam Boland Dames), Catha Jacobs (unattached), Lerato Makua (Bulls Daisies), Sinazo Mcatshulwa (unattached), Sizophila Solontsi (Bulls Daisies), Faith Tshauke (Bulls Daisies), Unam Tose (Bulls Daisies), Tayla Kinsey (Sharks Women), Libbie Janse van Rensburg (Bulls Daisies), Mary Zulu (Sharks Women), Zintle Mpupha (Bulls Daisies), Aphiwe Ngwevu (Border Ladies), Chumisa Qawe (Bulls Daisies), Eloise Webb (Border Ladies), Jakkie Cilliers (Bulls Daisies), Ayanda Malinga (Bulls Daisies), Maceala Samboya (Sanlam Boland Dames), Byrhandré Dolf (Bulls Daisies), Nadine Roos (unattached)

Spain

Anne Fernández de Corres (Spain), Laura Delgado (Harlequins), Mónica Castelo (Stade Rennais), Lourdes Alameda (AC Bobigny 93), *Gemma Silva (Spain), *Inés Antolínez (Creggs RFC), Cristina Blanco (Spain), Nuria Jou (UE Santboiana), Mireia de Andrés (CR Sant Cugat), *María de las Huertas Román (Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos), *Sidorella Bracic (CR El Salvador), *Eider García (Spain), *Elena Martínez (Spain), *Victoria Rosell (Spain), *Anna Puig (UE Santboiana), *Ana Peralta (Spain), *Nerea García (CR El Salvador), *Alba Capell (Sale Sharks), *Lía Piñeiro (Spain), *Valentina Pérez (Spain), *Maider Aresti (Simón Verde Magnolia Cocos), *Amalia Argudo (Spain), *Zahía Pérez (Spain), *Alba Vinuesa (Stade Français), *Claudia Cano (Spain), *Tecla Masoko (Spain), *Clara Piquero (Spain), *Claudia Pérez (Spain), *Ana Cortés (Spain), *Claudia Peña (Harlequins), *Lea Ducher (Spain)

New Zealand Black Ferns

Kate Henwood (Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty), Awhina Tangen-Wainohu (Blues / Waikato), Chryss Viliko (Blues / Auckland), Atlanta Lolohea (Blues / Canterbury), Vici-Rose Green (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Georgia Ponsonby (Matatū / Canterbury), Tanya Kalounivale (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Amy Rule (Matatū / Canterbury), Laura Bayfield (Matatū / Canterbury), Alana Bremner (Matatū / Canterbury), Chelsea Bremner (Matatū / Canterbury), Maiakawanakaulani Roos (Blues / Auckland), Liana Mikaele-Tu’u (Blues / Auckland), Jorja Miller (Black Ferns Sevens / Canterbury), Kaipo Olsen-Baker (Matatū / Manawatū), Layla Sae (Hurricanes Poua / Manawatū), Kennedy Tukuafu (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Iritana Hohaia (Hurricanes Poua / Taranaki), Maia Joseph (Matatū / Otago), Risaleaana Pouri-Lane (Black Ferns Sevens / Tasman), Kelly Brazier (Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty), Ruahei Demant (Blues / Auckland), Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai’i Sylvia Brunt (Blues / Auckland), Amy du Plessis (Matatū / Canterbury), Theresa Setefano (Blues / Auckland), Stacey Waaka (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Renee Holmes (Chiefs Manawa / Waikato), Ayesha Leti-I’iga (Hurricanes Poua / Wellington), Braxton Sorensen-McGee (Blues / Auckland), Katelyn Vahaakolo (Blues / Auckland), Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (Blues / Northland), Krystal Murray (Chiefs Manawa / Northland)

Wales

Katherine Baverstock (Leicester Tigers), Maisie Davies (Bristol Bears), Gwenllian Pyrs (Sale Sharks), Donna Rose (Saracens), Jenni Scoble (Gwalia Lightning), Sisilia Tuipulotu (Gloucester-Hartpury), Kelsey Jones (Gloucester-Hartpury), Carys Phillips (Harlequins), Molly Reardon (Gwalia Lightning), Alex Callender (co-captain, Harlequins), Gwen Crabb (Gloucester-Hartpury), Georgia Evans (Saracens), Abbie Fleming (Harlequins), Bryonie King (Gwalia Lightning), Bethan Lewis (Gloucester-Hartpury), Alaw Pyrs (Gloucester-Hartpury), *Tilly Vucaj (Gwalia Lightning), Kate Williams (co-captain, Gloucester-Hartpury), *Branwen Metcalfe (Hartpury College), Keira Bevan (Bristol Bears), Meg Davies (Gloucester-Hartpury), *Seren Lockwood (Gloucester-Hartpury), Lleucu George (Gloucester-Hartpury), Kayleigh Powell (Harlequins), Carys Cox (Ealing Trailfinders), Hannah Dallavalle (Gloucester-Hartpury), Kerin Lake (Gwalia Lightning), Courtney Keight (Sale Sharks), Jasmine Joyce (Bristol Bears), Nel Metcalfe (Gloucester-Hartpury), Lisa Neumann (Harlequins), Catherine Richards (Gwalia Lightning)

Qualification

See how teams qualified for the 2025 Rugby World Cup—whether through auto qualification and regional tournaments here or the WXV pathway here.

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