Already drawn in the same pool as world number one England, Australia will not have to face the red-hot favourites for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup until the last group game.
Australia will not have to face world number one England until the last group game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Australia will get a chance to work its way into next year's Women's Rugby World Cup, avoiding a blockbuster opening clash with raging favourites England .
Instead the Wallaroos will start their tournament with a clash against the lowest ranked team in their pool, world number 15 Samoa, on Saturday August 23 in Manchester.Saturday, August 23: Vs Samoa at Salford Community Stadium, Manchester Sunday, September 7: Vs England at Brighton and Hove Stadium, Brighton and Hove
The Wallaroos then meet the USA in York and England in Brighton and Hove, needing two wins from their three games to advance to the quarterfinals with only the top two teams moving on.Guided by former All Blacks coach John Mitchell, England's sole defeat in its last 51 matches was the most painful of all — the narrow World Cup final loss to New Zealand in Auckland.
England Wallaroos Women's Rugby World Cup
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Resurgent Wallaroos handed brutal draw at 2025 Women’s Rugby World CupAustralia in pool A with USA, Samoa as well as hosts England, with reigning champions New Zealand to face Ireland, Japan and Spain
Read more »
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw: champions New Zealand to face IrelandWomen’s Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand have been drawn in the same pool as Ireland for next year’s tournament in England
Read more »
Oasis tease announcement ahead of 2025 world tour7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »
Wallaroos beat Scotland to qualify for Rugby World Cup, winning first major trophyThe Wallaroos officially book their spot at the Women's Rugby World Cup with a thrilling victory over an ill-disciplined Scotland side.
Read more »
Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of gamechanger for rugby unionTalking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is also to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament
Read more »
2025 Peugeot 3008 price and specs7NEWS brings you the latest local news from Australia and around the world. Stay up to date with all of the breaking sport, politics, entertainment, finance, weather and business headlines. Today's news, live updates & all the latest breaking stories from 7NEWS.
Read more »