The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is here as the 16 teams battle it out for the trophy.
Hosts England will enter as the favourites, with the world number one out to go one better than they did previously against defending champions New Zealand.
Watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.
The Wallaroos are amongst a host of teams looking to break through for their maiden title and send coach Jo Yapp on a high.
Rugby.com.au breaks down everything you need to know about the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Every match of the tournament will be broadcast on Stan Sport, including every Wallaroos match.
On top of this, certain Wallaroos games will be shown on the Nine Network.
*All times AEST as stated
- England v USA Pool A: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Kick-off: 4.30am AEST
- Australia v Samoa Pool A: Salford Community Stadium, Salford Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- Scotland v Wales Pool B: Salford Community Stadium, Salford Kick-off: 11.45pm AEST
- Canada v Fiji Pool B: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 2.30am AEST
- France v Italy Pool D: Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 5.15am AEST
- Ireland v Japan Pool C: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- South Africa v Brazil Pool D: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off:11.45pm AEST
- New Zealand v Spain Pool C: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 2.30am AEST
- Canada v Wales Pool B: Salford Community Stadium, Salford Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- Scotland v Fiji Pool B: Salford Community Stadium, Salford Kick-off: 11.45pm AEST
- England v Samoa Pool A: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off: 2am AEST
- USA v Australia Pool A: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 4.30am AEST
- Ireland v Spain Pool C: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- New Zealand v Japan Pool C: Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 11pm AEST
- Italy v South Africa Pool D: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 12.30am AEST
- France v Brazil Pool D: Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 1.45am AEST
- Canada v Scotland Pool B: Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- USA v Samoa Pool A: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 10.30pm AEST
- Wales v Fiji Pool B: Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 11.45pm AEST
- England v Australia Pool A: Brighton and Hove Stadium, Brighton Kick-off: 2am AEST
- Japan v Spain Pool C: York Community Stadium, York Kick-off: 9pm AEST
- Italy v Brazil Pool D: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off:11pm AEST
- New Zealand v Ireland Pool C: Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton Kick-off: 11.45pm AEST
- France v South Africa Pool D: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton Kick-off: 1.45am AEST
- Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D (QF1) * Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 10pm AEST
- Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A (QF2) Ashton Gate, Bristol Kick-off: 1am AEST
- Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C (QF3) * Sandy Park, Exeter Kick-off: 10pm AEST
- Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B (QF4) Ashton Gate, Bristol Kick-off: 1am AEST
- Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 (SF1) Ashton Gate, Bristol Kick-off: 4am AEST
- Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 (SF2) Ashton Gate, Bristol Kick-off:12.30am AEST
- Runner-up SF1 v Runner-up SF2 (Bronze Final) Twickenham Stadium, London Kick-off: 9.30pm AEST
- Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 (Final) Twickenham Stadium, London Kick-off: 1am AEST
ENGLAND
Forwards: Hannah Botterman, Mackenzie Carson, Sarah Bern, Maud Muir, Kelsey Clifford, Lark Atkin-Davies, Amy Cokayne, May Campbell, Zoe Aldcroft (captain), Abbie Ward, Rosie Galligan, Morwenna Talling, Lilli Ives Campion, Alex Matthews, Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, Marlie Packer, Abi Burton.
Backs: Lucy Packer, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Helena Rowland, Holly Aitchison, Emily Scarratt, Jade Shekells, Tatyana Heard, Meg Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach, Emma Sing, Claudia MacDonald.
USA
Forwards: Hope Rogers, Maya Learned, Charli Jacoby, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Catie Benson, Alivia Leatherman, Kathryn Treder, Paige Stathopoulos, Hope Cooper, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, Rachel Ehrecke, Emerson Allen, Tahlia Brody, Rachel Johnson, Freda Tafuna, Kate Zackary, Georgie Perris-Redding, Olivia Ortiz.
Backs: Cassidy Bargell, McKenzie Hawkins, Kristin Bitter, Alev Kelter, Emily Henrich, Ilona Maher, Nana Fa'avesi, Gabby Cantorna, Erica Coulibaly, Cheta Emba, Bulou Mataitoga, Sariah Ibarra, Lotte Sharp.
AUSTRALIA
Forwards: Katalina Amosa, Bree-Anna Browne, Annabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Ashley Fernandez, Brianna Hoy, Asoiva Karpani, Lydia Kavoa, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Ashley Marsters, Tania Naden, Bridie O'Gorman, Siokapesi Palu (captain), Faliki Pohiva, Adiana Talakai, Tabua Tuinakauvadra.
Backs: Lori Cramer, Waiaria Ellis, Georgina Friedrichs, Caitlyn Halse, Tia Hinds, Desiree Miller, Faitala Moleka, Manu'a Moleka, Layne Morgan, Trilleen Pomare, Cecilia Smith, Maya Stewart, Caitlin Urwin, Samantha Wood.
SAMOA
Forwards: Glory Aiono Samuelu, Utumalama Atonio, Joanna Fanene Lolo, Avau Filimaua, Nina Maria Foaese, Tori Iosefo, Madisen Jade Iva, Cathy Leuta, Ana Mamea, Faith Nonutunu, Christabelle Onesemo, Demielle Onesemo, Sinead Ryder, Ana-Lise Sio, Sui Pauaraisa (captain), Ti Tauasosi, Jennifer Taylor.
Backs: Ana Afuie, Denise Aiolupotea, Lutia Col Aumua, Michelle Curry, Drenna Falaniko, Linda Fiafia, Davina Lasini, Saelua Leaula, Fa'asua Makisi, Taytana Pati Ah Cheung, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Melina Salale, Faalua Tugaga, Harmony Vatau, Karla Wright-Akeli.
CANADA
Forwards: Brittany Kassil, Caroline Crossley, Courtney O'Donnell, DaLeaka Menin, Emily Tuttosi, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Gillian Boag, Karen Paquin, Laetitia Royer, Maya Montiel, McKinley Hunt, Mikiela Nelson, Olivia DeMerchant, Julia Omokhuale, Rachel Smith, Sophie de Goede, Taylor McKnight, Tyson Beukeboom.
Backs: Alysha Corrigan, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Claire Gallagher, Fancy Bermudez, Florence Symonds, Julia Schell, Justine Pelletier, Olivia Apps, Paige Farries, Sarah-Maude Lachance, Shoshanah Seumanutafa, Taylor Perry, Alexandra Tessier (captain).
SCOTLAND
Forwards: Leah Bartlett, Becky Boyd, Sarah Bonar, Elliann Clarke, Lisa Cockburn, Eva Donaldson, Evie Gallagher, Adelle Ferrie, Jade Konkel, Rachel Malcolm (captain), 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.
WALES
Forwards: Katherine Baverstock, Alex Callender (co-captain), Maisie Davies, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Kelsey Jones, Carys Phillips, Molly Reardon, Alex Callender, 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.
FIJI
Forwards: Jade Coates, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (captain), Manuqalo Komaitai, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Rusila Nagasau, Karalaini Naisewa, Mereoni Nakesa, Selai Naliva, Salaseini Railumu, Tiana Robanakadavu, Loraini Senivutu, Asinate Serevi, Bitila Tawake, Bulou Vasuturaga, Sulita Waisega, Carletta Yee.
Backs: Ema Adivitaloga, Ilisapeci Delaiwaau, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Salanieta Kinita, Kolora Rosi Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Salote Nailolo, Alowesi Nakoci, Josifini Neihamu, Setaita Railumu, Michella'e Stolz, Repeka Tove, Mere Vocevoce, Litiana Vueti.
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.
NEW ZEALAND
Forwards: Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Vici-Rose Green, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain).
Backs: Iritana Hohaia, Maia Joseph, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Ruahei Demant (co-captain), Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai'i Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Waaka, Renee Holmes, Ayesha Leti-I'iga, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.
SPAIN
Forwards: Laura Delgado (captain), Sidorella Bracic, Inés Antolínez, Gemma Silva, Eider García, Mireia de Andrés, Cristina Blanco, Nuria Jou, Marieta Roman, Lourdes Alameda, Monica Castelo, Elena Martinez, Anna Puig, Nerea Garcia, Alba Capell, Ana Peralta, Lía Piñeiro, Valentina Pérez, Victoria Rosell
Backs: Anne Fernández de Corres, Bingbing Vergara, Maider Aresti, Amalia Argudo, Alba Vinuesa, Zahia Pérez, Claudia Pérez, Tecla Masoko, Clara Piquero, Ana Cortés Ekobo, Claudia Cano, Lea Ducher, Claudia Peña Hidalgo
JAPAN
Forwards: Sachiko Kato, Wako Kitano, Hinata Komaki, Nijiho Nagata, Miharu Machida, Manami Mine, Asuka Kuge, Ayumu Kokaji, Kotomi Taniguchi, Ayano Sakurai, Yuna Sato, Otoka Yoshimura, Masami Kawamura, Sakurako Korai, Seina Saito, Iroha Nagata (captain), Kyoko Hosokawa, Jennifer Nduka.
Backs: Megumi Abe, Moe Tsukui, Ayasa Otsuka, Minori Yamamoto, Nao Ando, Kanako Kobayashi, Sakurako Hatada, Mana Furuta, Haruka Hirotsu, Komachi Imakugi, Mele Yua Havili Kagawa, Misaki Matsumura, Sora Nishimura, Rinka Matsuda.
FRANCE
Forwards: Makarita Baleinadogo, Rose Bernadou, Axelle Berthoumieu, Manon Bigot, Yllana Brosseau, Léa Champon, Khoudedia Cissokho, Annaëlle Deshaye, Charlotte Escudero, Madoussou Fall Raclot, Manae Feleu (captain), Téani Feleu, Agathe Gérin, Hina Ikahehegi, Assia Khalfaoui, Taïna Maka, Marie Morland, Séraphine Okemba, Élisa Riffonneau.
Backs: Kelly Arbey, Carla Arbez, Émilie Boulard, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Morgane Bourgeois, Alexandra Chambon, Joanna Grisez, Nassira Konde, Marine Menager, Carla Neisen, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Gabrielle Vernier.
ITALY
Forwards: Ilaria Arrighetti, Giordana Duca, Valeria Fedrighi, Alessandra Frangipani, Elisa Giordano (captain), Laura Gurioli, Isabella Locatelli, Gaia Maris, Alessia Pilani, Alissa Ranuccini, Sara Seye, Francesca Sgorbini, Desiree Spinelli, Emanuela Stecca, Sara Tounesi, Silvia Turani, Vittoria Vecchini, Beatrice Veronese.
Backs: Alia Bitonci, Gaia Buso, Beatrice Capomaggi, Giada Corradini, Alyssa D'Inca, Francesca Granzotto, Veronica Madia, Sara Mannini, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, Beatrice Rigoni, Michela Sillari, Sofia Stefan, Emma Stevanin.
SOUTH AFRICA
Forwards: Sanelisiwe Charlie, Xoliswa Khuzwayo, Yonela Ngxingolo, Babalwa Latsha, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Micke Gunter, Lindelwa Gwala, Luchell Hanekom, Nolusindiso Booi (captain), Danelle Lochner, Nomsa Mokwai, Vainah Ubisi, Aseza Hele, Catha Jacobs, Lerato Makua, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Sizophila Solontsi, Faith Tshauke.
Backs: Unam Tose, Tayla Kinsey, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Mary Zulu, Zintle Mpupha, Aphiwe Ngwevu, Chumisa Qawe, Eloise Webb, Jakkie Cilliers, Ayanda Malinga, Maceala Samboya, Byrhandré Dolf, Nadine Roos.
BRAZIL
Forwards: Franciele Barros, Giovana Mamede, Pamela Soares, Samara Vergara, Taís Prioste, Isabela Gomes Saccomanno, Júlia Leni Lima, Natália Jonck, Ana Carolina Santana, Dayana Dakar, Eshyllen Coimbra (captain), Camilla Ísis Carvalho, Íris Coluna, Larissa Alves, Larissa Henwood Lima, Letícia Medeiros, Letícia Silva, Mercelle Souza.
Backs: Aline Mayumi, Leila Silva, Luiza Campos, Fernanda Tenório, Maria Gabriel Graf, Raquel Kochhann, Carolyne Katrine Pereira, Edna Santini, Giovanna Barth, Mariana Nicolau, Marina Fioravanti, Bianca Silva, Isadora Lopes, Yasmim Soares.
