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Women's Rugby World Cup: Week 1 highlights as England deliver on expectations

After three years of waiting, the Women's Rugby World Cup landed in England this weekend. Here's what happened.

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England make statement to start record-breaking World Cup

England put in a statement performance against the U.S. to provide lift off for what is already a record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup.

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'You won't play the World Cup': Duck's exhausting injury journey to England

After two years of almost constant injuries, Piper Duck is prepared to run out for the Wallaroos in their opening World Cup clash.

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Ilona Maher backs rebel rugby leagues but won't 'downgrade worth'

United States rugby star Ilona Maher has said rebel rugby leagues can be a positive for the game but warned organisers they need to pay female players what they are worth.

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Ilona Maher: Pay players what they're worth

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Q&A: Why England are favourites; players to watch

ESPN's writers weigh in on the big questions ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup, where 16 teams will battle it out with the hope of lifting the title.

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Can England capture elusive World Cup crown?

With the Women's Rugby World Cup around the corner, the spotlight will be on hosts England as they look to win the tournament for the first time since 2014.

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FARRELL ENDORSED TO RETURN AS LIONS COACH

Andy Farrell's case to return as British and Irish Lions coach

Andy Farrell's credentials to remain British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2029 tour to New Zealand have been endorsed by chief executive Ben Calveley.

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LIONS WIN SERIES

Australia vs. British and Irish Lions: Who makes ESPN's Team of the Series?

And just like that, the British and Irish Lions have left Australia with a 2-1 series win safely in their pocket. With the action all run and won, who makes our Team of the Series?

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Lions snatch series win with magic MCG moment

That was an incredible game of Test match rugby, finished with a dagger blow to the hearts of Australian rugby by Irishman Hugo Keenan.

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Recapping the late chaos that saw the Lions win at the MCG

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British and Irish Lions player ratings after series-clinching win

The British & Irish Lions came back from an 18-point deficit to beat Australia 29-26 in front a mammoth crowd in Melbourne on Saturday.

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