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“Winger Jaime Chapman collected a hat-trick as Australia crushed New Zealand 34-10 on Sunday with an emphatic first-half performance to clinch their fourth consecutive Women’s Rugby League World Cup title.”

“Australia’s Jillaroos won the women’s final 34-10, set up by Jaime Chapman’s first-half hat-trick of tries, to claim a fourth consecutive Rugby League World Cup title.”

“Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 40 16 →Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 20 10 →Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Titans 8, Broncos 20 8 20 →Sun, 4…”

“South Africa, which staged the men's FIFA World Cup in 2010, is among countries in talks with the IOC about hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.”

“- Published Decorated defence guru Shaun Edwards says his offer to work for England at next year's Rugby World Cup was turned down by head coach Steve Borthwick.”

“They did it easily in the end, smashing their own record for biggest World Cup win, with Jamie Chapman's sixth try in the shadows of the full-time siren eclipsing France's 116-0 victory over Serbia in 2023 in the most lopsided result in women's international…”

“…hed Australia (60) 124 Tries: Kernick, Chapman 6, Church 2, Southwell, Sergis 4, Apps, Paki, Joseph 2, Upton 2, Nizza Goals: Southwell 20 Wales (0) 6 Tries: Travis Goals: Preston Rampant Australia racked up the biggest score in international history as they…”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50…”

“There were mitigating circumstances behind England's early departures from the Men's and Women's Rugby League World Cups.”

“Having negotiated the last two CBAs under the financial peril brought by COVID, RUPA has been more bullish and argued for RA to invest far more in players in the next cycle, using the significant windfalls from the Lions and the Rugby World Cup.”

“The Kangaroos head into Sunday’s World Cup semi-final with a forgotten trump card – a fit Latrell Mitchell.”

“The Australians have only been beaten once in the past decade and are the raging favourites to win a fourth straight Rugby League World Cup title.”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50…”

“With both the attendance and the playing surface appearing patchy at the 25,000-capacity Sports Illustrated Stadium, organisers will hope to have a more impressive platform in place by the time the Women's Rugby World Cup is held stateside in 2033.”

“They come across as humble, hard-working and completely committed to climbing the mountain that lies ahead as they build to next year’s home World Cup.”

“Barrow calls for more investment Whenever the Women's Rugby League World Cup has featured semi-finals previously, England or Great Britain have always been there.”

“With 67 England caps to her name, Kildunne was named World Rugby's player of the year in 2024, and starred in the Red Roses' 2025 World Cup victory.”

“Bundled in as part of the larger Rugby League World Cup, which also includes the men's, women's and physical disability tournaments, the wheelchair competition will benefit from free-to-air coverage in prime-time slots.”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50…”

“- Published Australia edged to a 36-22 victory in a pulsating match against Fiji to book their place in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.”

“Springboks stun All Blacks Host France didn’t get to the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, leaving powerhouses New Zealand and South Africa to battle it out for a record fourth world crown.”

“OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — No. 1-ranked England suffered consecutive defeats for the first time in a decade after it was beaten by Canada 31-22 in WXV women’s rugby late Friday.”

““The support of rugby in Canada of the past year since our World Cup campaign, I think we’ve really felt it in our program and to be able to play the world champions at home has been an incredible experience.””

“Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Titans 8, Broncos 20 Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Final…”

“It has also argued players should get a cut of the $100m fee coming to RA for co-hosting the men’s World Cup next year.”

“It was meant to be the beginning of a regular Women's Ashes competition between two historic rivals and form a large part of world rugby league's charm offensive in the US.”

“Docker said part of the reason for the show's return was to remind us we can still ask tough questions, "even though we're in a pretty conflicted world right now" — and that we can ask them of other people.”

“She’ll be one of an expected 18,000 rugby fans in attendance on Friday when the third-ranked Canadians take their first crack at two chances to avenge their 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final loss to No. 1-ranked England, first in Toronto before playing at…”

“Canada, who previously snapped England's 39-match winning run with a 26-26 draw in Exeter in September, are the first team to defeat the Red Roses since November 2022, when they lost to New Zealand in the World Cup final.”

“Asia Hogan-Rochester and captain Sophie de Goede — the 2025 World Rugby women’s player of the year — returned to the starting 15 for the test after missing Canada’s 21-5 loss to France last month.”

“An emotional Emily Chancellor admits that if she were told she would feature in two Women's Rugby World Cups, earn 41 caps for the Wallaroos and spend eight years with the national team, she would have laughed.”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 16 26 →Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 26 16 →Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 19…”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 16 26 →Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 26 16 →Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 19…”

“It was a sign of the Wallaroos' quickly developing harder edge, which Palu Sekona wants carried through to the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.”

“Any time you get to play at home is special, but it’s also great for the fans to get around rugby – with the men’s 2027 World Cup around the corner, it’s a really important time.”

“The Ferns are one of the most successful teams in women's rugby league history – they have reached the final of all six World Cups, winning the first three before finishing runners up to Australia in the previous three years.”

“She picked up a major following when posting in response to the Argentinian men’s football team brandishing a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” [The Malvinas are Argentinian] banner at the World Cup.”

“Former Wallaby Nathan Charles is set to be honoured by Rugby Australia and the Wallabies today.”

“'I know all their strengths' England get their Women's World Cup campaign under way directly prior to the men's match, as they take on Wales in a must-win opening game in Perth (07:35 BST).”

“'Scrappy' Australia start with win - and seek to build support Australia are widely expected to win a fourth successive Women's Rugby League World Cup, but a 40-0 victory over Samoa in their Pool A opener still had head coach Jess Skinner seeking improvement…”

“Fri, 18 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Tigers 0, Raiders 6 Sat, 19 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Broncos 40, Knights 16 Sat, 26 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Roosters 20, Raiders 10 Sun, 27 Sept, 1:05 pm, Final score, Titans 8, Broncos 20 Sun, 4 Oct, 4:00 pm, Final…”

“On their Women's World Cup debut, they had scored against England, taking advantage of multiple English errors to deservedly pull level inside the opening 10 minutes.”

“TORONTO - Tyson Beukeboom is leaving rugby with a Canadian record, two World Cup silver medals and no desire to take another hit.”

“The United States will play host to both the 2031 men’s World Cup and the women’s edition two years later, and the bidding process to host matches is now under way.”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50…”

“ABC Sport will live blog Australia's first game of the Women's Rugby League World Cup against Samoa tonight.”

“In short: Kaitlan Leaney says the Wallaroos are still chasing a complete performance in the build-up to the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.”

“Rouet will serve as both head coach and director of women’s rugby as the team prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2029 Rugby World Cup.”

“Seven-time participants in the Women's Rugby World Cup, Spain has hosted two European finals weekends - at Bilbao's San Mames in 2018 and 2026 - while the 2016 Top 14 final was held at the Nou Camp in front of 99,124 supporters.”

“They will be at full volume this month when the island's capital Port Moresby is the venue for four Rugby League World Cup matches, as PNG co-hosts the tournament with Australia and New Zealand.”

“Rugby Australia's director of women's high performance, Tim Walsh, said in a statement.”

“- Published Harry Smith has been named alongside captain George Williams in England's half-back roles for their Rugby League World Cup opening match against Tonga - with Mikey Lewis left out.”

“Fri, 11 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Rabbitohs 10, Knights 20 Sat, 12 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Warriors 16, Dolphins 26 Sat, 12 Sept, 7:50 pm, Final score, Sharks 26, Cowboys 16 Sun, 13 Sept, 4:05 pm, Final score, Panthers 19, Roosters 12 Sat, 19 Sept, 7:50…”

“The Victoria native, who led Canada to last year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final, headlines a 31-player roster announced Friday by head coach Kevin Rouet.”

“Rugby Australia were refusing to share the financial spoils of the 2027 Rugby World Cup with players, and called on RA to invest more in their athletes to generate success and additional money in the code, to prevent stars heading overseas or to other sports.”

“The Rugby League World Cup is expected to be the last time Kangaroos players are paid $40,000 – and the rest of the nations $850 a Test – with the pay gap to be addressed in the next collective bargaining agreement.”

“Log in The world lost a prominent and celebrated voice for the women's movement in September with the death of author and activist Gloria Steinem.”

“All of the weapons that have made Brigginshaw great — her skill, her guile, her cunning and class as a playmaker, which she has carried through her 17 years at the top of women's rugby league — were blunted before she even got a chance to use them.”

“Brigginshaw will always be game’s first champion Ali Brigginshaw, after nine seasons for the Broncos, four premierships, 13 Origins for Queensland and 29 Tests for Australia, retired after the NRLW grand final with a legacy as the foundation stone of women’s…”

“If Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters hasn't settled on his squad for this month's Rugby League World Cup, several players put their hands up.”

“Ferguson’s touch football background has seeped into her rugby league career – finishing third for dummy-half runs in 2026 (52) and equal-first across the past three seasons (148) – and has cast her eye towards an Aiken reunion for Australia at this year’s…”

“'This isn't about blaming men' And despite recent huge successes in the UK in elite women's sport - such as England's football team winning back-to-back European Championships, or England's Red Roses rugby union side claiming the World Cup at Twickenham - the…”

“As sevens head coach, he will lead the men’s program toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while supporting 15s head coach Stephen Meehan in preparations for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027.”

“Every player who represents the Springboks carries the legacy of the 1995 World Cup final win.”

“LONDON (AP) — A Zoe Harrison intercept try after the fulltime siren snatched a gripping 26-19 win for world champion England against archrival New Zealand in WXV women’s rugby at Twickenham on Saturday.”

“New Zealand Rugby chronically underfunded the women’s game, and sexism and apathy were allowed to persist because there was no public pressure to change its attitude while the Black Ferns kept winning World Cups.”

“Canada’s women rank third in the world ahead of France, at fourth, by World Rugby.”

“From his arrival midway through the 2023 WXV1 campaign to winning the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time in 11 years, England won every single game.”

“R360 was intended as a five-month F1-style circuit of events in major world cities, with eight men's and four women's teams, featuring some of the sport's biggest names, competing in some of the most prestigious venues.”

“Even in 2019, an attendance of 4,674 at the Women's Six Nations game against France set a new record for a standalone Red Roses game away from a Rugby World Cup.”

“"We’ve mentioned a lot of great women’s sport already, Chappers (Mark Chapman) was waxing lyrical about the Solheim Cup, there’s been a brilliant US Open women’s tennis final this weekend, there’s been the WXV international rugby on this weekend.””

“- Published It is nearly a year since Canada lost the Women's Rugby World Cup final to England - but time has not been a healer for everyone.”

“England beat Scotland in the World Cup quarter-finals last September to claim their 31st straight Test win, surpassing their own record winning streak across both men's and women's international rugby union, which was set in 2022.”

“Their first match since England won the final of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup a year ago was far more compelling.”

“Rugby union | The inaugural women’s British & Irish Lions tour of New Zealand next year is expected to be broadcast live on Sky Sports in a significant boost for the women’s game.”

“The NZ Rugby document revealed that Super Rugby Pacific is forecast to lose about $NZ11 million in the 2025-2026 financial year, while their Super Rugby Aupiki competition for women’s rugby will lose an eye-watering $NZ8.5 million.”

“Earlier this year, when speaking about the Wallaroos contesting the 2029 World Cup on home soil, Rugby Australia (RA) president Kristy Giteau revealed her dream.”

“One can assume that, at some point, it would show WNBA or NWSL or Women's World Cup games on its screens.”

“He earned 22 caps for Argentina and helped his country finish third at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.”

“He took charge of the Springbok Women in 2024 and led them to their first quarterfinals at the Women’s Rugby World Cup last September in England.”