The Red Roses face Samoa in their second match of the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday 30 September at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton.

Following the opening weekend of fixtures in the competition, we’re taking a look at the history of the tournament.

New Zealand began its defense of the Women’s Rugby World Cup by scratching a 54-8 win over Spain in York on Sunday.

England prop Hannah Botterman after win over USA at Womens Rugby World Cup: You always want to be the best in your position.

New Zealand began its defence of the Women's Rugby World Cup by scratching a 54-8 win over Spain in York on Sunday. The Black ...

Sue Day, England (1998-2006) 16 Patty Jervey, United States (1991-2002) ...

Ireland achieved its highest Women's Rugby World Cup score after putting down Japan 42-14 in Northampton on Sunday. The Irish ...

The other contenders have stiff opposition and financial challenges to beat in order to prevail at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

England made a winning start to their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with a 69-7 thrashing of the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. John Mitchell’s Red Roses ran riot on ...

Follow live coverage with text and score updates as Canada open their campaign against Fiji at York Community Stadium.

Australia launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 73-0 thrashing of Samoa in Salford on ...