An era-defining Women's Rugby World Cup has set records even before it kicks off on Friday when host England plays the United States in Sunderland.

Defeat in the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup final was Ellie Kildunne's "first rugby heartbreak", but the England full-back says she it can fuel their title bid this summer.

Sarah Hunter, the Red Roses defence coach, believes this month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup will attract more women into coaching roles.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup has officially declared a sell-out with upwards of 80,000 people expected to attend Twickenham in a record audience for a women’s rugby game on 27 September.

More than 80,000 spectators are expected at a sold-out Twickenham on Sept 27. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

World Rugby and Gallagher have announced the latest cohort of 14 female coaches selected for the Gallagher High Performance Academy, who will take up coaching roles as part of the management teams of their respective national sides during Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

The USA women's rugby team have arrived ahead of their match with England next week. It is the first time the women's rugby world cup has been hosted in Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. The match will be played on 22 August at 19:30 BST with both teams hoping to get off to a winning start in the tournament.