Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women’s Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand beat Spain 54-8 in York, with Ireland and South Africa also picking up comfortable victories on Sunday.

Women's Rugby World Cup favourites England will kick off the tournament against the United States on Friday in Pool A. Here is everything you need to know.

Women’s sport continues to take centre stage this summer, with the wait for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup finally over. Six Nations champions and host nation England will kick the tenth edition of the tournament off. The Red Roses are up against the United States at the Stadium of Light in the opening clash of the tournament.