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

Fri, Aug 29, 2025, 4:00 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 (1-15): 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 (1-15): 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): Ellena Perry, Cliodhna Moloney MacDonald, Linda Djougang, Eimear Corri-Fallon, Sam Monaghan, Fiona Tuite, Claire Boles, Grace Moore, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Dannah O'Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Aoife Dalton, Anna McGann, Stacey Flood

Replacements: Neve Jones, Siobhan McCarthey, Sadhbh McGrath, Ruth Campbell, Brittany Hogan, Emily Lane, Enya Breen, Nancy McGillivray

SPAIN (1-15): Gemma Silvia Sierra, Marieta Roman Mallen, Eider Garcia Fuentes, Lourdes Alameda, Elena Martinez, Lia Pineiro, Ana Peralta Baquet, Valetina Lucia Perez Marquez, Anne Fernandez de Corres, Zahia Perez, Clara Piquero, Claudia Cano, Claudia Pena Hidalgo, Claudia Perez Perez, Amalia Argudo

Replacements: Christina Blanco Herrera, Laura Delgado, Mireia de Andrea, Anna Puig, Monica Castelo, Nerea Garcia Rementeria, Ariadna Bingbing Vergara Piqueras, Lea Ducher

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): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Alana Bremner (co-c), Jorja Miller, Kennedy Tukuafu, Layla Sae, Risi Pouri-Lane, Ruahei Demant, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Sylvia Brunt, Stacey Wakka, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Braxton Sorensen-McGee

Replacements: Atlanta Lolohea, Kate Henwood, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Laura Bayfield, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Maia Joseph, Renee Holmes, Theresa Setefano

JAPAN (1-15): Sachiko Kato, Asuka Kuge, Wako Kitano, Yuna Sato, Otoka Yoshimura, Masami Kawamura, Iroha Nagata, Seina Saito, Moe Tsukui, Ayasa Otsuka, Komachi Imakugi, Haruka Hirotsu, Mana Furuta, Sakurako Hatada, Sora Nishimura

Replacements: Kotomi Taniguchi, Manami Mine, Nijiho Nagaya, Ayano Sakurai, Jennifer Nduka, Megumi Abe, Minori Yamamoto, Kanako Kobayashi

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): Silvia Turani, Vittoria Vecchini, Sara Seye, Giordana Duca, Francesca Sgorbini, Beatrice Veronese, Elisa Giordano, Sofia Stefan, Emma Stevanin, Alyssa D'Inca, Beatrice Rigoni, Michela Sillari, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

Replacements: Laura Gurioli, Emanuela Stecca, Gaia Maris, Valeria Fedrighi, Alissa Tanuccini, Alia Bitonci, Sara Mannini, Francesca Granzotto

SOUTH AFRICA (1-15): Sanelisiwe Charlie, Lindelwa Gwala, Babalwa Latsha, Nolusindiso Booi, Danelle Lochner, Sizophila Mcatshulwa, Aseza Hele, Unam Tose, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Ayanda Malinga, Chumisa Qawq, Zintle Mpupha, Byrhandre Dolf, Nadine Roos

Replacements: Micke Gunter, Yonela Ngxingolo, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Vainah Ubisi, Lerato Makua, Catha Jacobs, Aphiwe Ngwevu, Eloise Webb

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): Annaelle Deshaye, Agathe Gerin, Rose Bernadou, Taina Maka, Hina Ikanhehegi, Seraphine Okemba, Lea Champon, Marie Morland, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Lina Queyroi, Kelly Arbey, Gaby Vernier, Nassira Knode, Marine Menager, Emilie Boulard

Replacements: Elisa Riffonneau, Makarita Baleinadogo, Tllana Brosseau, Axelle Berthoumieu, Khoudedia Cissokho, Alexandra Chambon, Lina Tuy, Carla Neisen

BRAZIL (1-15): Samara Vergara, Isabela Gomes Saccomanno, Tais Prioste, Eshyllen Coimbra (c), Leticia Silva, Leticia Medeiros, Larissa Carvalho, Iris Coluna, Luiza Campos, Maria Gabriela Graf, Yasmim Soares, Marina Fioravanti, Edna Santini, Isadora Lopes, Fernanda Tenorio

Replacements: Natalia Jonck, Francielle Barros, Pamela Soares, Ana Carolina Santana, Camilla Carvalho, Leila Silva, Carolyne Pereira, Bianca Silva

Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZR)

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

TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

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