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The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is underway in England, running from 22 August to 27 September 2025. This milestone tenth edition features a record 16 teams and began with an opening match between England and the United States at the Stadium of Light, which saw the highest attendance in the tournament’s history with 42,273 fans[1].

England, as hosts and favorites, delivered a dominant performance in their Pool A match against Samoa, winning 92-3 at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton. Samoa managed to score their first Women’s Rugby World Cup points in 11 years, but England’s power and cohesion were evident as they ran in fourteen tries[3][7].

In Pool B, Canada defeated Wales at the Salford Community Stadium in Manchester. Canada were aiming for a place in the quarter-finals with this win, while the loss meant Wales are close to elimination from the tournament at the pool stage[2].

Pool A also witnessed a spectacular match between USA and Australia at York Community Stadium. In what was described as an “all-time thriller,” stakes were high, as a win for Australia would secure them a quarter-finals spot and eliminate the USA Eagles, while a USA win or draw would keep their hopes alive. The game was tightly contested until the final whistle[4].

The expanded format, returning after the COVID-19-postponed 2021 World Cup, has increased competition. New Zealand entered the tournament as defending champions[1]. The tournament has also featured historic moments such as England’s Emily Scarratt making history at the Stadium of Light, and standout performances by players like Canada’s Alysha Corrigan and South Africa’s big win against debutants Brazil[5][6].

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