Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - The Red Rose hope to open their World Cup campaign with a statement win

The 29-year-old is set to make her first World Cup appearance after making the switch to the 15-a-side format.

Unbeaten in their last 27 matches, the Red Roses must handle the pressure of being overwhelming favourites on home soil

a second job that has allowed her to pursue rugby in England. Now, the Loughborough Lightning hooker is preparing to feature in the Women's Rugby World Cup, taking place in England, and she is determined to leave a lasting impact. Scarratt selected for ...

But when the call came to represent the Red Roses, Shekells didn’t hesitate because she believes this home World Cup is a massive moment for women’s rugby in England. “I’m excited to see where the women’s game will go,” Shekells told Standard Sport. “It’s already on the rise, and I think a home World Cup will make it explode.

Sarah Hunter, the Red Roses defence coach, believes this month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup will attract more women into coaching roles.

Four nations taking part in the Women's Rugby World Cup have been welcomed to England with a ceremony in a town. The teams of Brazil, Ireland, Japan and South Africa attended an official welcome ceremony at Northampton's Guildhall on Saturday, ahead of the tournament, which begins on Friday.