“That was ideal for us,” John Mitchell reflected, about as content as any coach can be when their side have threatened to throw away a game they had led 31-7 after just 24 minutes. It was Twickenham ...

France have not beaten England in their last 16 meetings, but have regularly run the Red Roses close over the last few years - including in the grand slam game in this year’s Women’s Six Nations, ...

Eight teams will advance to the second round of playoffs, with the seven best-ranked playoff winners (according to FIFA ...

Ellie Kildunne produced two stunning finishes as England survived a scare to set up a Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada by overcoming France 35-17 at Ashton Gate. World player of the year ...

The Republic of Ireland will face old foes France, but have avoided England, in the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup finals.

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the 2027 Women's World Cup European qualification draw takes place and how it ...