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.

England will host the 2025 Womens Rugby World Cup; Red Roses will play Australia, USA and Samoa in the group stage; Ireland will face New Zealand in one of the most eagerly-anticipated group ties; Wal

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,

Defending champions the Black Ferns have drawn Ireland at next year’s Rugby World Cup, a side who claimed an upset victory over New Zealand last month at the WXV1. The world No 7, a year removed from contesting the third-tier competition,

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.