This August and September, the Red Roses have one goal: to prove they’re the best in the world. As the top-ranked side and firm favourites heading into the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, England carry the weight of expectation on home soil.
They won’t be standing alone. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will also fly the flag for the home nations, each bringing their own ambitions, talents, and stories to the world stage.
A World Cup on home turf is a brilliant opportunity to kickstart a grassroots revolution in women and girls’ rugby. This summer must be more than a moment; it must translate into more boots on the ground, more girls-only opportunities and more female coaches to inspire the next generation.
In this article, you can check out the squads, fixtures and learn why it all matters.
Meet the squads
England
Forwards: Zoe Aldcroft (C), Lark Atkin Davies, Sarah Bern, Hannah Botterman, Abi Burton, May Campbell, Mackenzie Carson, Kelsey Clifford, Amy Cockayne, Maddie Feaunati, Rosie Galligan, Lilli Ives Campion, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Maud Muir, Marlie Packer (VC), Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward
Backs: Holly Aitchison, Jess Breach, Abby Dow, Zoe Harrison, Tatyana Heard, Natasha Hunt, Megan Jones (VC), Ellie Kildunne, Claudia Moloney Macdonald, Lucy Packer, Helena Rowland, Emily Scarratt, Jade Shekells, Emma Sing.
Wales
Forwards: Katherine Baverstock, Maisie Davies, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Kelsey Jones, Carys Phillips, Molly Reardon, Alex Callender (Co Captain), Gwen Crabb, Georgia Evans, Abbie Fleming, Bryonie King, Bethan Lewis, Alaw Pyrs, Tilly Vucaj, Kate Williams (Co Captain), Branwen Metcalfe
Backs: Keira Bevan, Meg Davies, Seren Lockwood, Lleucu George, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox, Hannah Dallavalle, Kerin Lake, Courtney Keight, Jasmine Joyce, Nel Metcalfe, Lisa Neumann, Catherine Richards
Scotland
Forwards: Leah Bartlett, Becky Boyd, Sarah Bonar, Elliann Clarke, Lisa Cockburn, Eva Donaldson, Evie Gallagher, Adelle Ferrie, Jade Konkel, Rachel Malcolm (C), Elis Martin, Rachel McLachlan, Molly Poolman, Lana Skeldon, Alex Stewart, Emma Wassell, Molly Wright, Anne Young
Backs
Leia Brebner-Holden, Beth Blacklock, Rhea Clarke, Coreen Grant, Rhona Lloyd, Caity Mattinson, Francesca McGhie, Helen Nelson, Hannah Ramsay, Chloe Rollie, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Hannah Walker, Evie Wills
Ireland
Forwards: Claire Boles, Beth Buttimer, Ruth Campbell, Eimear Corri Fallon, Linda Djougang, Brittany Hogan, Neve Jones, Ivana Kiripati, Siobhán McCarthy, Sadhbh McGrath, Edel McMahon (Co Captain), Clíodhna Moloney MacDonald, Sam Monaghan (Co Captain), Grace Moore, Niamh O’Dowd, Ellena Perry, Fiona Tuite, Aoife Wafer
Backs: Enya Breen, Amee Leigh Costigan, Aoife Dalton, Méabh Deely, Stacey Flood, Nicole Fowley, Eve Higgins, Emily Lane, Anna McGann, Nancy McGillivray, Dannah O’Brien, Béibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly, Molly Scuffil-McCabe
Stay up to date
Check out our Women’s Rugby World Cup podcast series, documenting the highs and heartbreak of the tournament.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures and results
Group stages
Pool A (England, USA, Australia, Samoa)
- 22 Aug, Fri – England vs USA (69 – 7)
- 23 Aug, Sat – Australia vs Samoa (73 – 0)
- 30 Aug, Sat – England vs Samoa (92 – 3)
- 30 Aug, Sat – USA vs Australia (31 – 31)
- 6 Sept, Sat – USA vs Samoa (60-0)
- 6 Sept, Sat – England vs Australia (47-7)
Pool B (Canada, Wales, Scotland, Fiji)
- 23 Aug, Sat – Scotland vs Wales (38 – 8)
- 23 Aug, Sat – Canada vs Fiji (65 – 7)
- 30 Aug, Sat – Canada vs Wales (42 – 0)
- 30 Aug, Sat – Scotland vs Fiji (29 – 15)
- 6 Sept, Sat – Canada vs Scotland (40-19)
- 6 Sept, Sat – Fiji vs Wales (25-28)
Pool C (New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain)
- 24 Aug, Sun – Ireland vs Japan (42 – 14)
- 24 Aug, Sun – New Zealand vs Spain (54 – 8)
- 31 Aug, Sun – Ireland vs Spain (43 – 27)
- 31 Aug, Sun – New Zealand vs Japan (62 – 19)
- 7 Sept, Sun – Japan vs Spain (29-21)
- 7 Sept, Sun – New Zealand vs Ireland (40-0)
Pool D (France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil)
- 23 Aug, Sat – France vs Italy (24 – 0)
- 24 Aug, Sun – South Africa vs Brazil (66 – 6)
- 31 Aug, Sun – South Africa vs Italy (29– 24)
- 31 Aug, Sun – France vs Brazil (84 – 5)
- 7 Sept, Sun – Italy vs Brazil (63-3)
- 7 Sept, Sun – France vs South Africa (57-10)
Quarter-finals
- 13 Sept, Sat – New Zealand vs South Africa (46-17)
- 13 Sept, Sat – Canada vs Australia (46-5)
- 14 Sept, Sun – France vs Ireland (18-13)
- 14 Sept, Sun – England vs Scotland (40-8)
Semi-finals
- 19 Sept, Fri –New Zealand vs Canada (19-34)
- 20 Sept, Sat – France vs England (17-35)
Bronze final
- 27 Sept, Sat – New Zealand vs France (42-26)
Final
- 27 Sept, Sat – Canada vs England (13- 33)
Where to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Every match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will be broadcast on BBC Sport. Select matches will be shown on TV, with every match available to watch on iPlayer.
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More than a Moment: Why it matters
Women’s sport is more visible than ever, and girls’ dream rates in sport have hit an all-time high. But we’re not done yet. Still in 2025…
- Only 45% of girls in England are active today
- 24% fewer girls than boys play team sport
The gender play gap isn’t about a lack of ambition, it’s about a lack of opportunity. That’s why we’re asking you to join us in making this summer #MoreThanAMoment – demanding the change girls need on the ground: more teams, more female coaches, and equal access to sport in every community.
Because this summer must be more than a moment — it must be the start of a grassroots revolution.