Minnows such as Brazil and Samoa will benefit from the World Cup despite suffering a series of heavy defeats at the tournament, says World Rugby.

Abi Burton's Rugby World Cup debut against Samoa last weekend marked an extraordinary return to the top after a rare illness almost cost her her life.

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs a contract extension that means he will remain in charge for the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams feels sorry for players impacted by uncertainty as a result of Welsh Rugby Union plans to shake up the elite game.

Fiji head coach Ioan Cunningham says there are no hard feelings as he prepares to meet his former team Wales at the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Permutations, fixtures, standings, results and BBC coverage details for the final round of pool games at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup .

Harriet Kemsley is joined by England's Hannah Botterman & Meg Jones.

Red Roses flanker Abi Burton speaks to BBC Sport's Jo Currie about representing England in the Women's Rugby World Cup three years after being in a coma and suffering from a rare autoimmune condition, encephalitis.

BBC pundits Katy Daley-Mclean and Maggie Alphonsi choose their starting Red Roses team ahead of their final Pool A match against Australia in the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ireland score seven tries to beat Spain 43-27, and after New Zealand's win over Japan, advance to the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

South Africa beat Italy 29-24 to reach their first Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, sparking wild celebrations at LNER Community Stadium, York.