Ireland opened their World Cup campaign with a six-try victory over Japan in an impressive display at Franklin's Gardens.

New Zealand began its defense of the Women's Rugby World Cup by scratching a 54-8 win over Spain in York on Sunday.

Follow live coverage with text and score updates as Ireland open their campaign against Japan at Franklin's Gardens, ...

Relief that after a gruelling pre-season, two warm-up games and a 10-day stint in Northampton, the first game was over with a ...

Reigning champions New Zealand started their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup title with a 54-8 ...

-Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as defending champions New Zealand defeated Spain 54-8 in York, with Ireland and South Africa also picking up ...

Japan head coach Lesley McKenzie is confident her side will become everyone’s second team at the Rugby World Cup, despite their opening ...

SCOTT BEMAND claims his Ireland giants getting the better of the shorter Japanese in their Women’s Rugby World Cup was no ...

Back on the biggest stage for the first time since 2017, the Irish powered past Japan 42-14 in front of 13,053 fans at ...

IRELAND boss Scott Bemand insisted his side’s strength in adversity will stand them in good stead for the rest of the World ...

Eve Higgins pounced with the key try as Ireland emerged from a test of character to launch their World Cup with a 42-14 ...