IRELAND HAVE BEEN drawn with reigning champions New Zealand at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Scott Bemand’s side have avoided the hosts and will also face Japan and Spain in Pool C.

By Priscilla Jepchumba World Rugby has officially announced that the draw for the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 will take place on Thursday, October 17th

The Wallaroos have been plunged into the most challenging of Women's Rugby World Cup draws, up against hosts and tournament favourites England in next year's tournament.

The four pools for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in England have been confirmed, setting the stage for the thrilling matchups in what promises to be the largest global celebration of women’s rugby, scheduled from 22 August to 27 September,

Details ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup draw Scotland will find out who they will face at next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup when the draw is made on Thursday. The Scots are among the second seeds for the tournament which has been expanded in format from 12 to 16 teams who will be split into four groups of four.

The Women's World Cup will take place in England next year and Scott Bemand's Ireland are on the crest of a wave after beating Australia, New Zealand and the USA in recent weeks

Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States while six-times winners New Zealand will face an awkward clash with Ireland after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.