{"id":26226,"date":"2025-08-19T05:38:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-schedule-groups-and-favorites\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T05:38:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:38:43","slug":"womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-schedule-groups-and-favorites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/rugby\/womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-schedule-groups-and-favorites\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup 2025: Schedule, Groups, and Favorites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup: The Stars Meet in England<\/h2>\n\n\nThe Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and the sport&#8217;s most prominent figures are preparing to land in England. The tournament will kick off with an exciting match between the hosts and the United States on August 22 in Sunderland.\n\nEngland&#8217;s &#8220;Red Roses&#8221; are the big favorites to avenge their defeat in the final against New Zealand three years ago and conquer the championship for the first time since 2014. The team&#8217;s physical form, led by John Mitchell, is impressive, with a streak of 27 consecutive victories dating back to that 2022 final.\n\nMeanwhile, the &#8220;Kiwis&#8221; will seek to defend their crown, but France and Canada also harbor hopes of lifting the trophy at Twickenham on September 27, before a crowd of 80,000 fans.\n\nPay special attention to Ilona Maher and the United States team. Maher caused a sensation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the seven-a-side event and will seek to repeat her success in her first major 15-a-side rugby tournament with the United States.\n\nThe tournament organizers hope that this edition will be the biggest and best in history. It already has the largest number of participating teams, with 16 countries, four more than in 2022, competing for the top prize in women&#8217;s rugby.\n\nHere&#8217;s the complete list of each team and the match schedule.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>England<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Status:<\/strong> Favorites<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 1\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Hannah Botterman, Mackenzie Carson, Sarah Bern, Maud Muir, Kelsey Clifford, Lark Atkin-Davies, Amy Cokayne, May Campbell, Zoe Aldcroft (captain), Abbie Ward, Rosie Galligan, Morwenna Talling, Lilli Ives Campion, Alex Matthews, Sadia Kabeya, Maddie Feaunati, Marlie Packer, Abi Burton.\n\n<strong>Defenses:<\/strong> Lucy Packer, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Helena Rowland, Holly Aitchison, Emily Scarratt, Jade Shekells, Tatyana Heard, Meg Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach, Emma Sing, Claudia MacDonald.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 22: vs. United States<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Samoa<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Australia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/rugby\/story\/_\/id\/45954423\/ellie-kildunne-wants-emulate-chloe-kelly-impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellie Kildunne wants to emulate Chloe Kelly&#8217;s impact at the Rugby World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/rugby\/story\/_\/id\/45810203\/women-rugby-world-cup-england-name-experienced-32-player-squad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">England names experienced 32-player squad<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0817%2Fr1532904_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Ilona Maher (L) is the biggest star in women&#039;s rugby.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Ilona Maher (L) es la estrella m\u00e1s grande del rugby femenino.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>United States<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Hope Rogers, Maya Learned, Charli Jacoby, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Catie Benson, Alivia Leatherman, Kathryn Treder, Paige Stathopoulos, Hope Cooper, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell &#8211; Searcy, Rachel Ehrecke, Emerson Allen, Tahlia Brody, Rachel Johnson, Freda Tafuna, Kate Zackary, Georgie Perris-Redding, Olivia Ortiz.<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Cassidy Bargell, McKenzie Hawkins, Kristin Bitter, Alev Kelter, Emily Henrich, Ilona Maher, Nana Fa&#8217;avesi, Gabby Cantorna, Erica Coulibaly, Cheta Emba, Bulou Mataitoga, Sariah Ibarra, Lotte Sharp.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 22: vs. England<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Australia<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Samoa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 6<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Katalina Amosa, Bree-Anna Browne, Annabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor, Piper Duck, Ashley Fernandez, Brianna Hoy, Asoiva Karpani, Lydia Kavoa, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Ashley Marsters, Tania Naden, Bridie O&#8217;Gorman, Siokapesi Palu (captain), Faliki Pohiva, Adiana Talakai, Tabua Tuinakauvadra.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Lori Cramer, Waiaria Ellis, Georgina Friedrichs, Caitlyn Halse, Tia Hinds, Desiree Miller, Faitala Moleka, Manu&#8217;a Moleka, Layne Morgan, Trilleen Pomare, Cecilia Smith, Maya Stewart, Caitlin Urwin, Samantha Wood.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Samoa<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. United States<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. England<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samoa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 15<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Glory Aiono Samuelu, Utumalama Atonio, Joanna Fanene Lolo, Avau Filimaua, Nina Maria Foaese, Tori Iosefo, Madisen Jade Iva, Cathy Leuta, Ana Mamea, Faith Nonutunu, Christabelle Onesemo, Demielle Onesemo, Sinead Ryder, Ana-Lise Sio, Sui Pauaraisa (captain), Ti Tauasosi, Jennifer Taylor.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Ana Afuie, Denise Aiolupotea, Lutia Col Aumua, Michelle Curry, Drenna Falaniko, Linda Fiafia, Davina Lasini, Saelua Leaula, Fa&#8217;asua Makisi, Taytana Pati Ah Cheung, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Melina Salale, Faalua Tugaga, Harmony Vatau, Karla Wright-Akeli.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Australia<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. England<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. United States<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group B<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0817%2Fr1532907_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Fabiola Forteza will be key to Canada&#039;s success in the tournament.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Fabiola Forteza ser\u00e1 clave para el \u00e9xito de Canad\u00e1 en el torneo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<strong>Canada<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Status:<\/strong> Contenders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 2\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Brittany Kassil, Caroline Crossley, Courtney O&#8217;Donnell, DaLeaka Menin, Emily Tuttosi, Fabiola Forteza, Gabrielle Senft, Gillian Boag, Karen Paquin, Laetitia Royer, Maya Montiel, McKinley Hunt, Mikiela Nelson, Olivia DeMerchant, Pamphinette Buisa, Rachel Smith, Sophie de Goede, Taylor McKnight, Tyson Beukeboom.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Alysha Corrigan, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Claire Gallagher, Fancy Bermudez, Florence Symonds, Julia Schell, Justine Pelletier, Olivia Apps, Paige Farries, Sarah-Maude Lachance, Shoshanah Seumanutafa, Taylor Perry, Alexandra Tessier (captain).\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Fiji<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Wales<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Scotland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 8<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Leah Bartlett, Becky Boyd, Sarah Bonar, Elliann Clarke, Lisa Cockburn, Eva Donaldson, Evie Gallagher, Adelle Ferrie, Jade Konkel, Rachel Malcolm (captain), Elis Martin, Rachel McLachlan, Molly Poolman, Lana Skeldon, Alex Stewart, Emma Wassell, Molly Wright, Anne Young.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Leia Brebner-Holden, Beth Blacklock, Rhea Clarke, Coreen Grant, Rhona Lloyd, Caity Mattinson, Francesca McGhie, Helen Nelson, Hannah Ramsay, Chloe Rollie, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Hannah Walker, Evie Wills.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Wales<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Fiji<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Canada<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a2.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0817%2Fr1532911_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Helen Nelson (R) was named in the Women&#039;s Six Nations team of the tournament this year.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Helen Nelson (D) fue nombrada en el equipo del torneo de las Seis Naciones Femeninas de este a\u00f1o.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 9<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Katherine Baverstock, Alex Callender (co-captain), Maisie Davies, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Jenni Scoble, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Kelsey Jones, Carys Phillips, Molly Reardon, Alex Callender, Gwen Crabb, Georgia Evans, Abbie Fleming, Bryonie King, Bethan Lewis, Alaw Pyrs, Tilly Vucaj, Kate Williams (co-captain), Branwen Metcalfe.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Keira Bevan, Meg Davies, Seren Lockwood, Lleucu George, Kayleigh Powell, Carys Cox, Hannah Dallavalle, Kerin Lake, Courtney Keight, Jasmine Joyce, Nel Metcalfe, Lisa Neumann, Catherine Richards.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Scotland<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Canada<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Fiji<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiji<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 14<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Jade Coates, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (captain), Manuqalo Komaitai, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Rusila Nagasau, Karalaini Naisewa, Mereoni Nakesa, Selai Naliva, Salaseini Railumu, Tiana Robanakadavu, Loraini Senivutu, Asinate Serevi, Bitila Tawake, Bulou Vasuturaga, Sulita Waisega, Carletta Yee.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Ema Adivitaloga, Ilisapeci Delaiwaau, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Salanieta Kinita, Kolora Rosi Lomani, Kelerayani Luvu, Salote Nailolo, Alowesi Nakoci, Josifini Neihamu, Setaita Railumu, Michella&#8217;e Stolz, Repeka Tove, Mere Vocevoce, Litiana Vueti.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Canada<\/li>\n<li>August 30: vs. Scotland<\/li>\n<li>September 6: vs. Wales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ireland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 5<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Claire Boles, Beth Buttimer, Ruth Campbell, Eimear Corri Fallon, Linda Djougang, Brittany Hogan, Neve Jones, Ivana Kiripati, Siobh\u00e1n McCarthy, Sadhbh McGrath, Edel McMahon (co-captain), Cl\u00edodhna Moloney MacDonald, Sam Monaghan (co-captain), Grace Moore, Niamh O&#8217;Dowd, Ellena Perry, Fiona Tuite, Aoife Wafer.\n\n<strong>Defenses:<\/strong> Enya Breen, Amee Leigh Costigan, Aoife Dalton, M\u00e9abh Deely, Stacey Flood, Nicole Fowley, Eve Higgins, Emily Lane, Anna McGann, Nancy McGillivray, Dannah O&#8217;Brien, B\u00e9ibhinn Parsons, Aoibheann Reilly, Molly Scuffil-McCabe.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. Japan<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. Spain<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. New Zealand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0712%2Fr1518004_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"New Zealand winger Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (L) came out of retirement to play in the world cup.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>La extremo de Nueva Zelanda Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (I) sali\u00f3 del retiro para jugar en la copa del mundo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Champions<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 3<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea, Vici-Rose Green, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu&#8217;u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Kennedy Tukuafu (co-captain).\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Iritana Hohaia, Maia Joseph, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Ruahei Demant (co-captain), Logo-I-Pulotu Lemapu-Atai&#8217;i Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Waaka, Renee Holmes, Ayesha Leti-I&#8217;iga, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. Spain<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. Japan<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. Ireland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 13<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Laura Delgado (captain), Sidorella Bracic, In\u00e9s Antol\u00ednez, Gemma Silva, Eider Garc\u00eda, Mireia de Andr\u00e9s, Cristina Blanco, Nuria Jou, Marieta Roman, Lourdes Alameda, Monica Castelo, Elena Martinez, Anna Puig, Nerea Garcia, Alba Capell, Ana Peralta, L\u00eda Pi\u00f1eiro, Valentina P\u00e9rez, Victoria Rosell\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Anne Fern\u00e1ndez de Corres, Bingbing Vergara, Maider Aresti, Amalia Argudo, Alba Vinuesa, Zahia P\u00e9rez, Claudia P\u00e9rez, Tecla Masoko, Clara Piquero, Ana Cort\u00e9s Ekobo, Claudia Cano, Lea Ducher, Claudia Pe\u00f1a Hidalgo\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. Ireland<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<strong>Japan<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 11<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Sachiko Kato, Wako Kitano, Hinata Komaki, Nijiho Nagata, Miharu Machida, Manami Mine, Asuka Kuge, Ayumu Kokaji, Kotomi Taniguchi, Ayano Sakurai, Yuna Sato, Otoka Yoshimura, Masami Kawamura, Sakurako Korai, Seina Saito, Iroha Nagata (captain), Kyoko Hosokawa, Jennifer Nduka.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Megumi Abe, Moe Tsukui, Ayasa Otsuka, Minori Yamamoto, Nao Ando, Kanako Kobayashi, Sakurako Hatada, Mana Furuta, Haruka Hirotsu, Komachi Imakugi, Mele Yua Havili Kagawa, Misaki Matsumura, Sora Nishimura, Rinka Matsuda.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. Ireland<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. New Zealand<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. Spain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Group D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>France<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Contenders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 4<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Makarita Baleinadogo, Rose Bernadou, Axelle Berthoumieu, Manon Bigot, Yllana Brosseau, L\u00e9a Champon, Khoudedia Cissokho, Anna\u00eblle Deshaye, Charlotte Escudero, Madoussou Fall Raclot, Manae Feleu (captain), T\u00e9ani Feleu, Agathe G\u00e9rin, Hina Ikahehegi, Assia Khalfaoui, Ta\u00efna Maka, Marie Morland, S\u00e9raphine Okemba, \u00c9lisa Riffonneau.\n\n<strong>Defenses:<\/strong> Kelly Arbey, Carla Arbez, \u00c9milie Boulard, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Morgane Bourgeois, Alexandra Chambon, Joanna Grisez, Nassira Konde, Marine Menager, Carla Neisen, Lina Queyroi, Lina Tuy, Gabrielle Vernier.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. Italy<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. Brazil<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. South Africa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0817%2Fr1532917_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Manae Feleu (C) will captain France at her second world cup.\" title=\"\"><figcaption>Manae Feleu (C) capitanear\u00e1 a Francia en su segunda copa del mundo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> N\u00b0 7<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Ilaria Arrighetti, Giordana Duca, Valeria Fedrighi, Alessandra Frangipani, Elisa Giordano (captain), Laura Gurioli, Isabella Locatelli, Gaia Maris, Alessia Pilani, Alissa Ranuccini, Sara Seye, FrancescaSgorbini, Desiree Spinelli, Emanuela Stecca, Sara Tounesi, Silvia Turani, Vittoria Vecchini, Beatrice Veronese.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Alia Bitonci, Gaia Buso, Beatrice Capomaggi, Giada Corradini, Alyssa D&#8217;Inca, Francesca Granzotto, Veronica Madia, Sara Mannini, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi, Beatrice Rigoni, Michela Sillari, Sofia Stefan, Emma Stevanin.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 23: vs. France<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. South Africa<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. Brazil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<strong>South Africa<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Sanelisiwe Charlie, Xoliswa Khuzwayo, Yonela Ngxingolo, Babalwa Latsha, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Micke Gunter, Lindelwa Gwala, Luchell Hanekom, Nolusindiso Booi (captain), Danelle Lochner, Nomsa Mokwai, Vainah Ubisi, Aseza Hele, Catha Jacobs, Lerato Makua, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Sizophila Solontsi, Faith Tshauke.<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Unam Tose, Tayla Kinsey, Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Mary Zulu, Zintle Mpupha, Aphiwe Ngwevu, Chumisa Qawe, Eloise Webb, Jakkie Cilliers, Ayanda Malinga, Maceala Samboya, Byrhandr\u00e9 Dolf, Nadine Roos.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. Brazil<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. Italy<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brazil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Status:<\/strong> Outsiders<br>\n<strong>World Ranking:<\/strong> No. 25<\/p>\n\n\n<strong>Forwards:<\/strong> Franciele Barros, Giovana Mamede, Pamela Soares, Samara Vergara, Ta\u00eds Prioste, Isabela Gomes Saccomanno, J\u00falia Leni Lima, Nat\u00e1lia Jonck, Ana Carolina Santana, Dayana Dakar, Eshyllen Coimbra (captain), Camilla \u00cdsis Carvalho, \u00cdris Coluna, Larissa Alves, Larissa Henwood Lima, Let\u00edcia Medeiros, Let\u00edcia Silva, Mercelle Souza.\n\n<strong>Defenders:<\/strong> Aline Mayumi, Leila Silva, Luiza Campos, Fernanda Ten\u00f3rio, Maria Gabriel Graf, Raquel Kochhann, Carolyne Katrine Pereira, Edna Santini, Giovanna Barth, Mariana Nicolau, Marina Fioravanti, Bianca Silva, Isadora Lopes, Yasmim Soares.\n\n<strong>Matches:<\/strong>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>August 24: vs. South Africa<\/li>\n<li>August 31: vs. France<\/li>\n<li>September 7: vs. Italy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup: The Stars Meet in England The Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and the sport&#8217;s most prominent figures are preparing to land in England. The tournament will kick off with an exciting match between the hosts and the United States on August 22 in Sunderland. 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