Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: All the team news for the second group stages round

Thu, Aug 28, 2025, 1:00 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallaroos face Samoa in their opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

The Women's Rugby World Cup is underway as teams battle to book their place in the quarter-finals.

The weekend's action kicks off with a quad-header, headlined by the Wallaroos taking on the USA in York.

Watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

Meanwhile, hosts England face Samoa while defending champions New Zealand take on Spain on Monday (AEST).

Rugby.com.au presents the teams for the first round of games

NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.

Saturday August 30 9:00 pm AEST: Canada v Wales at Salford Community Stadium, Salford, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CANADA (15-1): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, Daleaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Tyson Beukeboom, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Gabrielle Senft, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell

Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia Demerchant, Courtney O'Donnell, Fabiola Forteza, Olivia Apps, Claire Gallagher, Shoshanah Seumanutafa

WALES (15-1): Maisie Davies, Molly Reardon, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Abbie Fleming, Gwen Crabb, Bryonie King, Bethan Lewis, Georgia Evans, Keira Bevan, Lleucu George, Lisa Neumann, Cortney Keight, Carys Cox, Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, Nel Metcalfe

Replacements: Kelsey Jones, Gwenllian Pyrs, Jenni Scoble, Tilly Vucaj, Branwen Metcalfe, Seren Lockwood, Kayleigh Powell, Kerin Lake

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)

Assistant Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU) & Jess Ling (RA)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

FPRO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

Saturday August 30 11:45 pm AEST: Scotland v Fiji at Salford Community Stadium, Salford, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

SCOTLAND (1-15): Leah Bartlett, Elis Martin, Elliann Clarke, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (c), Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher, Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Francesca McGhie, Lisa Thomson, Emma Orr, Rhona Lloyd, Chloe Rollie

Replacements: Molly Wright, Anne Young, Lisa Cockburn, Adelle Ferrie, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Beth Blacklock

FIJI (1-15): Loraini Senivutu, Bitila Tawake, Vika Matarugu, Jade Coates, Mereoni Naeska, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (c), Manuqalo Komaitai, Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita, Michella’e Stolz, Josivini Tuikilakila, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Alowesi Nakoci, Litiana Vueti

Replacements: Keleni Marawa, Karalaini Naisewa, Tiana Robanakadavu, Carletta Yee, Sulita Waisega, Kolora Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Adi Salote Nailolo

Referee: Lauren Jenner (FIR)

Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)

TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Sunday August 31 2:00 am AEST: England v Samoa at Franklin Gardens, Northampton, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

ENGLAND (1-15): Kelsey Clifford, Lark Atkin-Davies, Sarah Bern, Lilli Ives Campion, Rosie Galligan, Abi Burton, Marlie Packer, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Helena Rowland, Claudia Moloney-MacDonald, Jade Shekells, Megan Jones, Jess Breach, Emma Sing

Replacements: May Campbell, Mackenzie Carson, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Sadia Kabeya, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Ellie Kildunne

SAMOA (1-15): Denise Aiolupotea, Faith Nonutunu, Glory Aiono, Christabelle Onosemo-Tuilaepa, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Utumalama Atonio, Sui Pauaraisa (co-c), Nina Foaese, Ana Afuie, Harmony Vatau, Linda Fiafia, Fa'asua Makisi (co-c), Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Davina Lasini, Karla Wright-Akeli

Replacements: Cathy Leuta, Ti Tauasosi, Tori Iosefo, Ana-Lise Sio, Madisen-Jade Jamie Iva, Saelua Leaula, Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung, Michelle Curry

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR) & Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)

TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

FPRO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

Sunday August 31 4:30 am AEST: Australia v USA at York Community Stadium, York, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

AUSTRALIA (1-15): Faliki Pohiva, Tania Naden, Bridie O'Gorman, Kaitlan Leaney (co-c), Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Emily Chancellor (co-c), Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Cecilia Smith, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse

Replacements: Katalina Amosa, Lydia Kavoa, Eva Karpani, Annabelle Codey, Ashley Marsters, Layne Morgan, Trilleen Pomare, Tia Hinds

USA (1-15): Hope Rogers, Kathryn Treder, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, Freda Tafuna, Kate Zachary (c), Rachel Johnson, Cassidy Bargell, McKenzie Hawkins, Erica Coulibaly, Emily Henrich, Ilona Maher, Cheta Emba, Lotte Sharp

Replacements: Paige Stathopoulos, Alivia Leatherman, Charli Jacoby, Rachel Ehrecke, Tahlia Brody, Olivia Ortiz, Gabby Cantorna, Sariah Ibarra

Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)

Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Maria Heior (FPR)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Sunday August 31 9:00 pm AEST: Ireland v Spain at Franklin Gardens, Northampton, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

IRELAND (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

SPAIN (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

Referee: Kat Roche (USAR)

Assistant Referees: Clara Munarini (FIR) & Amber Stamp-Dunstan (WRU)

TMO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Sunday August 31 11:00 pm AEST: New Zealand v Japan at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

NEW ZEALAND (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

JAPAN (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

Referee:  Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)

Assistant Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU) & Jess Ling (RA)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

FPRO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

Monday September 1 12:30 am AEST: Italy v South Africa at York Community Stadium, York, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

ITALY (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

SOUTH AFRICA (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

Referee: Ella Goldsmith (RA)

Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Maria Heior (FPR)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Sunday September 1 1:45 am AEST: France v Brazil at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FRANCE (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

BRAZIL (1-15): TBC

Replacements: TBC

Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)

TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

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