Women's Rugby World Cup

More tickets have already been sold than the 20,000 for the last Women's Rugby World Cup. New Zealand Rugby deputy chair and Women's Rugby chair Farah Palmer, ...

“We’ve been trying to increase the profile a lot of the players and teams and this is an opportunity for the best rugby players, who just happen to be female, coming to our shores, so we really encourage locals to come along. More tickets have already been sold than the 20,000 for the last Women’s Rugby World Cup. A sell-out crowd is expected at Eden Park for the opening games of the Women’s Rugby World Cup tomorrow.

There's never been a clearer statement of intent than the decision by the Black Ferns coaching team that they'll be moving the ball wide and attacking whenever ...

The crowd will be entertained by Rita Ora, the hugely successful English singer, who's had 13 top 10 singles in the British charts. By massive contrast, in 2022 it's expected more than 40,000 people will be at Eden Park for the opening day. A microphone was held next to a record player for the national anthems, and when the machine broke down, Auckland Rugby's chief executive Lew Pryme, a former pop star, had to sing "God Defend New Zealand" unrehearsed and unaccompanied. Many in Auckland still resented the game for bringing the '81 Springboks here. Smith the player was notable for his mind being as sharp and quick as his running, and he never lacked courage. Wayne Smith's Super Gold Card and the position as Black Ferns coach arrived within a couple of weeks in April.

The Black Ferns will play their first match of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in front of a sellout crowd at Eden Park.

"New Zealand is now officially on the record for smashing gender stereotypes and creating historical change. "Women in sport and women's rugby has a real buzz and momentum behind it right now. "Creating history for women's sport and setting new records for women's rugby, will undoubtedly elevate the women's game to new heights for generations to come.

Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will "embrace" the record 40000 crowd set to watch the opening day of the women's Rugby World Cup at Eden Park ...

The microscope is on women's rugby, I genuinely think this will be the biggest and best World Cup that ever has been." That's what's creating a real excitement within the group." The opening game pits France against South Africa before Six Nations champions England face Fiji.

The ninth edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup is set to kick-off at Eden Park on Saturday with an opening day triple header featuring the top three seeds ...

In August, Smith was annoyed with the Black Ferns' finish in Christchurch despite the huge margin of victory. Kendra Reynolds scored a try in the 22-14 win in Adelaide. When Wayne Smith was involved in coaching the All Blacks there was a major emphasis on the strength of the bench. Sylvia Brunt was selected by the Black Ferns on the recommendation of Ponsonby teammates. The winger scored twice against Australia in Tauranga and Christchurch. The Black Ferns have won 32 of 34 home Tests, including all eight at Eden Park. The Wallaroos aren’t absent of attacking threats. Australian Captain Shannon Parry is a world class openside and will look to outhustle opposite Sarah Hirini who’s only played three first class matches in 2022. Black Ferns Director of Rugby Wayne Smith remarked on August 25: Sharni Williams is an Olympic, Commonwealth and World Sevens champion at second-five. In the backs the Black Ferns are awash with pace and flair though it might take time for new midfield pairing Amy du Plessis and Stacey Fluhler to settle. France begins proceedings at 2.15pm when they clash with South Africa.

Tickets to the opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021 have sold out with a record-breaking crowd set to fill New Zealand's national stadium at Eden Park ...

Rugby World Cup 2021 is taking place in New Zealand from 8 October to 12 November, the first time the pinnacle event has been staged in the southern hemisphere. Free travel on Auckland Transport buses, trains and special event buses is included for ticket holders to and from Eden Park on RWC 2021 match days. “Women in sport and women’s rugby has a real buzz and momentum behind it right now. We’d like to express our gratitude to fans and to the global rugby whānau for sharing our belief. “This has been our shared vision from the outset and to see it come to light speaks volumes about the wave of change globally, celebrating wāhine toa and shining the spotlight on them. Records show the largest attendance to date in New Zealand was 16,162 for the 2008 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final between North Korea v USA at North Harbour Stadium.

The women's tournament kicks off tomorrow where the Black Ferns will be aiming to defend their sixth title.

They have made the semis seven times but have never made the final and will also need to break a 10-match losing streak to England. Yes, UK chart-topper Rita Ora has been signed up as the star attraction on opening day. England captain Sarah Hunter said: "It's special to be here. RNZ has the lowdown on who's here and how to watch this showpiece event. England are the world's No. Having three pools of four means quarter-finals will be needed.

Rugby World Cup 2021 officials have confirmed the opening matchday at Eden Park, headlined by the Wallaroos facing the Black Ferns, has officially sold out.

"New Zealand is now officially on the record for smashing gender stereotypes and creating historical change. “On Saturday night, Aotearoa will send a strong message to the world that women’s rugby is due its rightful place in the spotlight with a sell-out crowd at Eden Park," Rugby World Cup 2021 Tournament Director, Michelle Hooper said in a statement. The match will be played as part of a triple-header on October 8, with South Africa and France to open the tournament before England face newcomers Fiji.

The teams have met three times in 2022, with matches already in Tauranga, Christchurch and Adelaide. The Black Ferns beat Australia 52-5 in Christchurch but ...

In August, Smith was annoyed with the Black Ferns' finish in Christchurch despite the huge margin of victory. Kendra Reynolds scored a try in the 22-14 win in Adelaide. When Wayne Smith was involved in coaching the All Blacks there was a major emphasis on the strength of the bench. Sylvia Brunt was selected by the Black Ferns on the recommendation of Ponsonby teammates. The winger scored twice against Australia in Tauranga and Christchurch. The Black Ferns have won 32 of 34 home Tests, including all eight at Eden Park. The Wallaroos aren’t absent of attacking threats. Australian Captain Shannon Parry is a world class openside and will look to outhustle opposite Sarah Hirini who’s only played three first class matches in 2022. Black Ferns Director of Rugby Wayne Smith remarked on August 25: Sharni Williams is an Olympic, Commonwealth and World Sevens champion at second-five. In the backs the Black Ferns are awash with pace and flair though it might take time for new midfield pairing Amy du Plessis and Stacey Fluhler to settle. France begins proceedings at 2.15pm when they clash with South Africa.

Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will "embrace" the record 40000 sell-out crowd set to watch the opening day of the women's Rugby World Cup at ...

The Black Ferns will have to push to the edge of their limits if they are to secure a record sixth title at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.NZ Herald r.

But we're going to need to slip and we're going to have to pull off something outrageous." "Our history in women's rugby is made of people doing outrageous things, of not waiting for permission and just going for it. That could be the lift that we need." And let's be honest, it's only been in recent years that we've started to see some awesome crowds turning up. This World Cup is theirs to lose." "They play so unpredictably," says Soper.

Whangārei was the host of a poi swinging meeting between the Prime Minister and Rugby World Cup 2021 players ahead of the opening ceremony this weekend.

But, also we profile and showcase [Northland] on the world stage." And so I don't underestimate the difference that will make," Ardern said. "Traditionally, of course, you've seen them hosted in city centres, but real effort has gone into making sure that we spread the benefit of the event economically, but also for the fans, giving different parts of the country great access to what is going to be a fantastic set of games." The PM's visit coincided with the Wā Poi (It's Poi Time) event, which is part of a campaign to inspire, unite and educate the world on poi and its special significance to Māori wāhine. "One of the reasons for hosting international events is to try and spread the economic benefits broadly across New Zealand. Whangārei was the host of a poi swinging meeting between the Prime Minister and Rugby World Cup 2021 players ahead of the opening ceremony this weekend.

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[is isolating](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63123938) and will miss the opening game - with players on high alert to make sure their World Cup is not interrupted too. "The ball is in play more. Then there is the time difference for a UK audience. And rightly so: her country is set to host the biggest women's Rugby World Cup in history. "In many respects there are areas of the women's game that are leading the sport," he said. New fans for the sport are expected, with Gilpin suggesting the more open style of play in women's rugby could help sell the tournament in New Zealand. The World Cup will break attendance records on its opening day, with 20,000 the women's rugby mark to beat from the 2014 tournament in France, and it will be a record attendance for a women's sport event in New Zealand. That, in turn, should make the expansion from 12 to 16 teams for the 2025 World Cup more comfortable if money is invested to give players more time for rugby. "I genuinely think this is going to be the biggest and best World Cup there ever has been. [Listen to Rugby Union Weekly: The Ruby Tui special](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0d4ydlt) ['Fight, fight, fight' - The women who made their own World Cup](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63118254) [Kabeya to start for England against Fiji](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63150857) [Rugby World Cup: Schedule & BBC coverage](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/63170905) Players say it is hard to miss that there is a World Cup in town, with teams featured on banners and buses in Auckland and street murals springing up across New Zealand celebrating women's rugby. New Zealand are five-time champions and the rugby-loving population has already embraced the tournament as it is held in the southern hemisphere for the first time.

Rugby World Cup 2021 will kick off this week, with the best rugby players in the world, supported by the most advanced player welfare standards ever ...

“This year alone, World Rugby has invested more than £500,000 in five research projects, specifically focused on concussion, injury-prevention and former player health. World Rugby never stands still on player welfare and this tournament is yet another example of us putting those words into action. The saliva of players will be tested to further understand how markers within the body may be impact by head impacts and concussion.

AUCKLAND - Powerhouses England, France and New Zealand will "embrace" the record 40000 crowd set to watch the opening day of the women's Rugby World Cup at ...

The microscope is on women's rugby, I genuinely think this will be the biggest and best World Cup that ever has been." That's what's creating a real excitement within the group." The opening game pits France against South Africa before Six Nations champions England face Fiji.

Tickets to the opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021 have sold out with a record-breaking crowd set to fill New Zealand's national stadium at Eden Park ...

Records show the largest attendance to date in New Zealand was 16,162 for the 2008 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup final between North Korea v USA at North Harbour Stadium. “This has been our shared vision from the outset and to see it come to light speaks volumes about the wave of change globally, celebrating wāhine toa and shining the spotlight on them. Creating history for women’s sport and setting new records for women’s rugby, will undoubtedly elevate the women’s game to new heights for generations to come.

With double points on offer, there is a big opportunity for teams to improve their positions in the rankings over the course of Rugby World Cup 2021.

Indeed, none of the teams in the top 10 stayed where they had been previously. Significant milestones are possible for two other teams in that South Africa – the team that has gained the most rating points in the build-up to the tournament – and Japan could move into the top 10 for the first time. A win for Wales would send them up one place to eighth, while Scotland would become the higher-ranked of the two teams if they come out on top for only the third time against their Celtic cousins since 2006. Meanwhile, a first-ever place in the top 20 would be more than a just reward for Fiji if they achieve what no other team has done in the last 25 matches and beat red-hot favourites England on their tournament debut. While France are in a similar position in that they won’t get any additional points for a victory over South Africa, whose total is 17.59 points fewer, they will replace Canada in third if the North Americans lose or draw their fixture with Japan and they win. Other than the top three, England, New Zealand and Canada, who all play opponents significantly lower than them in the rankings, it is possible for all the remaining teams to improve their position this weekend.

On Friday, the eve of New Zealand's first home Women's Rugby World Cup, the last thousand tickets were evaporating. Bars around Eden Park began checking ...

“But I’m still backing them to surprise and retain the cup.” “We always have the best talent in the world. A gulf in experience and financial investment has opened up: the Roses have been professional for a year longer, and have 1,200 Test caps to New Zealand’s 380. This is the Black Ferns’ first year on professional contracts, and Soper believes this will likely to be the last World Cup for which amateur teams have a shot at qualifying. “The game has changed,” Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith says. “For it to be close to 40,000 is crazy,” she said in a Friday radio interview.

Around 47,000 fans will help break a number a number of sporting records for the tournament. Not only is it the first sold out women's sports event at Eden Park ...

A team that has always been the bridesmaids to England, and never the bride. The Black Ferns' pool matches will also be available to watch on free-to-air TV, Three, delayed. While other rugby unions have stood idly by over this World Cup cycle and have drawn criticism for failing to adequately invest in their women's programmes, the Rugby Football Union has led the way with full-time contracts. Wayne Smith, who helped steer the All Blacks to successive World Cup triumphs, has led the team for the past six months, with Mike Cron, Sir Graham Henry and even Dan Carter all pitching in. New coach Jay Tregonning was a welcome addition but his team have struggled for form, having won only one of their past seven tests. A reshuffle in the French coaching pack after this year's Six Nations saw Gaelle Mignot, France's Grand Slam winning captain from 2014, drafted in as forwards coach, with David Ortiz shoring up defence. They have always punched above their weight at World Cups — having never finished lower than sixth. Realistically, only pressure can derail their hopes of glory — and the Red Roses know it. Around 47,000 fans will help break a number a number of sporting records for the tournament. Armed with their impressive 25-match winning streak, never before has an English rugby team been so ready to take on the world. Damning bullying allegations then plunged the women's set-up into a crisis which saw former head coach Glenn Moore depart. They have the best programme, the best supported coaches, and the best players.

It's taken 30 years but the five-times World Cup winners are finally on home turf to help launch the cup's ninth edition - facing seventh-ranked Australia ...

England made a record-breaking start to their bid for Rugby World Cup victory with a ruthless 84-19 win over Fiji in Auckland.

The Red Roses ran in 14 tries - including 10 during a relentless second half - to extend the pre-tournament favourites' winning streak to 26 matches and move top of Pool C with a bonus-point victory. England made a record-breaking start to their bid for Rugby World Cup victory with a ruthless 84-19 win over Fiji in Auckland. England led 24-14 at half-time before scoring 10 tries during a dominant second half to claim a bonus-point 84-19 win and move top of Rugby World Cup Pool C; the Red Roses' victory extends their winning streak to 26 matches

Minute-by-minute report: Can the Wallaroos spring an upset against the Black Ferns at Eden Park? Join Daniel Gallan for updates.

3 min: McKenzie kicks off and Australia win a scrum after a New Zealand error. 10 mins: Australia hammering at the door but New Zealand refusing to let them in. But Australia come again from the drop kick restart. The extras are missed from a tough kick on the touchline but what a start for the women in green and gold. From nothing Australia have another one! Oh, and Australia have the feed as well. New Zealand have made six times as many tackles as the Wallaroos and were once again in their own 22. Australia are dominating possession and territory but New Zealand are bossing the breakdown. 42 mins: We’re back and New Zealand have shown they mean business by winning a penalty on the floor. It started waaaay back in New Zealand’s 22 after a box kick from Australia from the back of phase play that went nowhere. That is a clear deliberate knock on from Wong after New Zealand were building with some great off-loads and runs against the grain. She’s hauled in, though, by a scrambling Friedrichs (I think it was Friedrichs) but comes up with a smile.

Winger Claudia MacDonald scored four tries at Eden Park as the tournament favourites extended their winning streak to 26 matches.

This set the tone for a second half that was 39 minutes of one-way traffic. Zoe Aldcroft, Connie Powell and Leanne Infante also crossed as Fiji grasped for both the England players and some defensive dignity. “We were a bit more composed in the second half, managed to go back to being England and turned the game around.” Two tries in the first half were reward for their efforts. Full-back Roela Radiniyavuni’s lateral drift across the defence was punctuated by a step and go that put her in open space before finding Alowesi Nakoci on the right that allowed the winger a free run to the line. The match was a long time coming for both teams with the tournament starting a year late due to coronavirus; plus this being the first meeting between the two sides in the 16 years they have co-existed at international level.

The sun has been competing with intermittent cloudy periods in Auckland this afternoon, and that was likely to continue through the late afternoon and evening, ...

The high pressure system starts to recede by Monday, with the second week of the school holidays seeing a mix of showers and rain. There's a chance of a light shower in Northland, Bay of Plenty, Kāpiti and Wellington but the rest of the North Island should be fine with temperatures in the mid to late teens. In the south, Buller can expect occasional showers tomorrow and Westland and Fiordland, with showers turning to rain from evening, can expect settled weather.

Join us for our live coverage as the Black Ferns take on Australia in the first day of the Women's Rugby World Cup at Eden Park.

This will be the third time the Black Ferns play Australia at a Rugby World Cup. The stage is set for a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup. She'll be back on the big stage to perform again at halftime. We're off to a scrum as Australia's Iliseva Batibasaga feeds the ball through. Australia reset and they earn another penalty advantage as the Black Ferns are called up for being offside. Just not going the way of the Black Ferns at the moment. Despite the Black Ferns doing everything to stop her she powers over the line. They try to advance through the maul but Australia earn a penalty. Holmes makes a break for the Black Ferns. They decide to go for the kick but McKenzie misses it. Parry also goes to the bin with a yellow card. Wong gets a yellow card for Australia due to a deliberate knock on in defence.

France beat South Africa 40-5 in the first match of the tournament which includes 26 matches played over 35 days. More than 35,000 tickets were pre-sold, ...

Fiji is ranked 21st in the world only because of a lack of opportunities. “We went back to being England and managed to put in a good performance. Lock Abbie Ward was the next to benefit from the lineout drive, scoring in the 27th minute. Inside center Gabrielle Vernier scored the second try and Emilie Boulard the third, giving France a 19-0 lead over 11th-ranked South Africa in better than even time. That they did so efficiently again was impressive — Sansus scored her second try in the 68th minute, attacking quickly from a tapped penalty. Sansus is one of those stars, the player of the championship in this season’s Six Nations tournament.

The opening match day of Rugby World Cup 2021, playing in 2022, at Eden Park on 8 October has officially sold out, with a record crowd set to fill New ...

NZ timeRugby World Cup 2021 Tournament Director, Michelle Hooper said: “On Saturday night, Aotearoa will send a strong message to the world that women’s rugby is due its rightful place in the spotlight with a sell-out crowd at Eden Park. This will be the largest ever attendance at a standalone women’s sports event in New Zealand. Opening match day at Eden Park will set the tone for the greatest celebration of women’s rugby the world has ever seen, with international superstar Rita Ora taking to the stage at the conclusion of match two (Fiji v England), and at half time of the final match of the day when Australia face the Black Ferns. [watch ](https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/where-to-watch-and-broadcast-partners) [Rugby World Cup 2021](https://www.rugbypass.com/rugby-world-cup-2021/) here. [South Africa](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/south-africa/) vs France kick off at 14:15, followed by [Fiji](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/fiji/) vs [England](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/england/) at 16:45 and [Australia](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/australia/) take on reigning champions [New Zealand](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/new-zealand/) at 19:15. [France](https://www.rugbypass.com/teams/france/) and RWC 2017 finals day which saw 17,115 watch the Black Ferns claim their fifth Rugby World Cup title.

France defeated South Africa 40-5 in the first match of the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park.

That they did so efficiently again was impressive — Sansus scored her second try in the 68th minute, attacking quickly from a tapped penalty. Inside center Gabrielle Vernier scored the second try and Emilie Boulard the third, giving France a 19-0 lead over 11th-ranked South Africa in better than even time. Sansus is one of those stars, the player of the championship in this season’s Six Nations tournament.

Preparing to face Italy in the Eagles' opener, the Saracens pair say the women's game is ready to take a big step forward.

[wants](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/04/red-roses-the-team-to-beat-in-world-cup-that-could-redefine-rugby) the World Cup in New Zealand to be the “start of the next stage of the growth and transformation of the game”. “But everyone is thinking and wanting and working as hard as they can to be on that podium and in the gold-medal game. Everybody’s ready, and everybody’s going to get behind women’s rugby, which is a really exciting place to be.” Four school girls had everybody in tears by the end, with the poem they had written for us. I know I’m extremely lucky to be in this position and to still have a job to go back to when this is all over.” She also says it feels like the Eagles have had a “a fresh start” after the disruption of the pandemic. We got a lot from the Scotland game, a lot of confidence from it. The Canadian World Cup squad contains eight players who play in England. It’s pushing women’s rugby and making it a lot better.” After Covid, we’ve had so much time to think about the macro picture, like what we want to do, that now it’s about refining the micro pictures with the people around us.” “I was teaching at school on Wednesday and then flying to a World Cup on Thursday. “The school have given me this time off to come and play in the World Cup.

Women's rugby stepped into a bright new spotlight when the opening matches of the ninth Women's Rugby World Cup were played in front of a world-record crowd ...

“We went back to being England and managed to put in a good performance. Fiji is ranked 21st in the world only because of a lack of opportunities. Lock Abbie Ward was the next to benefit from the lineout drive, scoring in the 27th minute. That they did so efficiently again was impressive — Sansus scored her second try in the 68th minute, attacking quickly from a tapped penalty. Inside center Gabrielle Vernier scored the second try and Emilie Boulard the third, giving France a 19-0 lead over 11th-ranked South Africa in better than even time. Sansus is one of those stars, the player of the championship in this season’s Six Nations tournament.