The competition is being held across eight different cities and stadiums in England and it all kicks off on Friday 22 August.

Ireland face a tough task to get out of the pool stages in England, facing reigning champions New Zealand, top Asian side Japan and Spain

Women’s Rugby World Cup stands as the sport’s ultimate proving ground. It’s where precision meets pressure, where the margins between glory and heartbreak are razor-thin.For South Africa’s Eloise Webb,

A new exhibition hopes to show the growth of women's rugby ahead of the World Cup later this month. Starting on 22 August, the tournament will take place at eight venues in England, including Northampton Saints' Franklin's Gardens. Scrum: Women in Rugby opened at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery on Friday and runs until 2 November.