'Really exciting' - Ireland draw champions New Zealand, Japan and Spain in Women's RWC

The tournament kicks off in August 2025 in England. 

POOL C: Ireland will face a rematch with defending World Cup champions New Zealand at next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

Ireland will face a rematch with defending World Cup champions New Zealand at next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

The draw for next year's tournament took place this evening with Scott Bemand's side ranked sixth seeds and were pulled in Pool C alongside the Black Ferns, Japan and Spain for next year's tournament.