The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to get underway this weekend, with a host of stars set to light up the tournament in England.
The growth has been exponential since the previous World Cup in 2022, leaving a host of fresh faces to emerge on the world scene.
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Rugby.com.au breaks down the ten players to look for at this year's tournament.
Water’s rise has been meteoric as the back-rower continues to impress on the world stage.
The 22-year-old made her debut start in 2024, which ended up being her breakout year as Wafer helped Ireland upset New Zealand with a double in WXV 1.
As a result, the new Harlequins signing was named in the Team of the Year and hasn’t looked back, taking out Six Nations Player of the Year.
Kildunne is the poster child for the Red Roses at a home World Cup.
The flyer is in red hot form and was crowned the best player in the world at last year’s World Rugby Awards.
The 25-year-old has blistering pace, so expect her to light up the competition with her trademark curls.
Callender is the heart and soul of the Welsh outfit and has been one of their best ever since her debut in 2019.
The backrower showed Australia a taste of her talent as she almost single-handedly engineered an upset against the Wallaroos thanks to her efforts over the ball and tireless work ethic.
Shrugging off an injury concern, Callender holds the key for a Welsh upset if they wish to advance to the knockout stages.
de Goede lives out every forwards dream and is a true five-tool player in Rugby.
The former basketball player does it all; whether it’s kicking, putting on big hits or sprinting away for solo efforts.
Another star returning from injury, de Goede heads up a host of exciting Canadian talent ready to take the sport to another level in the country.
Stewart’s rise has been incredible as the winger breaks every record in Australian Rugby.
It’s remarkable to think given her wretched injury run but make no mistake, the Waratah is one of the best in the world on her day.
The Wallaroos’ chances of advancing to the quarter-finals will largely bank on Stewart’s ability to find the line and space.
Feleu represents the next generation of French talent eager to go on better than 2022 and reach the final.
The lock grew up on the small Pacific Island of Wallis and Futuna before moving to New Zealand to further her Rugby education.
Her return to Grenoble and France has been spectacular, helping the French raise up the rankings and prove to be one of the biggest threats to England’s rise.
Miller represents the host of Sevens stars making the switch for the hallmark event.
The prodigal talent didn’t take long to carve up the 15s game just like she had in Sevens, blistering through the Pacific Four Series.
The 21-year-old can set herself up as the face of the game if Miller can inspire the Black Ferns to back-to-back titles.
Roos has been the shining light of a growing South Africa side on the Sevens circuit for the best part of a decade.
Now, the outside back has become a mainstay of the 15s team that continues to grow and grow in stature on the world stage.
The 29-year-old is lightning and looms as the key lynchpin in their hopes for an upset this tournament.
Aura by name, Aura by nature for the scintillating Italian winger.
Muzzo’s speed and finishing saw her emerge as a star of the Six Nations, scoring a double in their surprise win over Scotland.
The 28-year-old is built for the big stage, playing a big part in their maiden quarter-final push in 2022 as they look to replicate their heroics.
Gallagher is a tireless work-horse for the Scots, capable of inspiring her team to big things.
She finished the Six Nations top for defensive rucks and breakdown steals, emerging as the rock of the Scottish pack.
The 24-year-old has become a big part of the Bristol Bears and will be calling on the local support throughout the tournament.
