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Australia is partnering with England's top women's rugby league to give their players world-class competition before hosting the 2029 World Cup. The move shows how seriously the nation is taking their home tournament opportunity.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both won championships in Spain, putting the women's squad one victory away from a world title. The double triumph marks a stunning turnaround for both teams heading into next week's final tournament.
Australia's men's and women's rugby sevens teams both claimed victory in Spain, putting the nation one win away from double world championships. The women lead the standings by just two points heading into next week's finale in France.
Both Australian rugby sevens teams claimed championship victories in Spain within an hour of each other, marking their first simultaneous win since 2018. The historic double triumph puts both squads in prime position heading into the final World Championship event.
Canada's women's rugby sevens team is one win away from the finals in Spain after dominating Japan 40-5. The team went undefeated in pool play and now faces the U.S. for a chance at the championship.
The Wigan Warriors women's rugby league team dominated at Wembley Stadium, defending their Challenge Cup title with a stunning 54-6 victory over rivals St Helens. Star player Eva Hunter scored four tries in the decisive championship match.
The NSW Blues have achieved something never done before in women's rugby league, completing a perfect 3-0 whitewash against Queensland in State of Origin. Captain Isabelle Kelly says the team's six-week bond made the historic achievement possible.
The Australian government just committed $12.4 million to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with a strong focus on elevating women's competition. Three tournaments will run simultaneously across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and New Zealand, bringing 16 nations together for rugby league's biggest celebration.
Australia is putting $12.4 million toward the Rugby League World Cup with a special focus on closing the pay gap in women's rugby. The investment signals a major step toward equality in a sport where female players earn less than $50,000 while their male counterparts make significantly more.
England's World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford is taking her championship mindset to Sale Sharks after leading her country to glory. The 29-year-old's move reunites her with her husband and brings fresh energy to a women's rugby team on the rise.
Christiana Balogun ran onto the field for her England debut with a powerful reminder on her boots: the date she finished chemotherapy. Just two years after an aggressive cancer diagnosis nearly ended her career at 24, the Bristol Bears player is living proof that comeback stories are real.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
A decade after ending a 17-year losing streak, New South Wales women's rugby league team returns to the Gold Coast aiming for their first ever 3-0 series sweep. Captain Isabelle Kelly, who played in that breakthrough 2016 victory at age 19, now leads a team on the verge of dynasty status.
Isabella Nasser watched Australia win the first Olympic women's rugby sevens gold at age 13 and decided to chase the same dream. Ten years later, she's co-captain of the national team and inspiring the next generation.
England's women's rugby team hasn't lost in 38 consecutive matches, winning their eighth straight championship title despite missing 12 key players. The historic streak shows what happens when women's sports receive equal investment and support.
England's women's rugby team just made history with their eighth consecutive Six Nations championship, crushing France 43-28 in front of a record-breaking crowd. The victory extends their winning streak to an astounding 38 matches and marks their fifth straight Grand Slam.
The Red Roses dominated France 43-28 in Bordeaux to clinch their fifth consecutive Six Nations Grand Slam. England's women's rugby team continues their unprecedented winning streak with another championship victory.
Over 73,000 rugby league fans packed Brisbane's Lang Park for Magic Round, with women's State of Origin kicking off three days of back-to-back games. The festival is bringing millions to Queensland's economy while elevating women's rugby to equal billing with the men's game.
Saudi Arabia's men's rugby team will play their first XV-a-side international match in seven years this May, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's sporting transformation. The comeback reflects explosive growth in grassroots participation, youth programs, and women's rugby since 2023.
The Wallaroos are capturing national attention with nearly 900,000 viewers tuning in to their recent match. Rugby officials are betting big on women's rugby ahead of Australia hosting the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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