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Ilona Maher is rugby's biggest star. Can she transform the Women's Rugby World Cup?

Ilona Maher became a household name at the 2024 Paris Olympics and is now one of the most visible athletes in global sport.

From concussion to breast injuries: How the Women’s Rugby World Cup is sparking a medical revolution

The Women’s World Cup is the first time the mouthguards will also flash – primarily to create awareness around the topic.
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World Rugby chief says Lionesses the ‘catalyst’ for English women’s rugby as ‘super-sized’ World Cup set to take sport by storm

Women’s World Cup can change the face of even the men’s game, says head of World Rugby. The boss of World Rugby says the ...

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Twickenham final tipped to smash women's rugby attendance record

Tickets for September 27 showpiece at Allianz Stadium already sold out, with World Rugby claiming they could have sold 82,000 ...

Sarah Hunter backs Rugby World Cup to be ‘game-changer’ for female coaches

Sarah Hunter, the Red Roses defence coach, believes this month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup will attract more women into ...

Jade Shekells exclusive: Women’s rugby is on the rise, a home World Cup will make it explode

But when the call came to represent the Red Roses, Shekells didn’t hesitate because she believes this home World Cup is a ...

Neumann set for 50th cap in Wales' World Cup opener

If the start of the 2025 Rugby World Cup was not exciting enough, Wales wing Lisa Neumann is also facing the honour of ...

Women's Rugby World Cup: Scotland international Emma Wassell’s journey of loss, recovery and redemption

Ahead of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, few stories embody the spirit of the tournament - and human resilience - more than ...