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Pool-by-pool guide: All you need to know about the Women's Rugby World Cup

Ireland are in Pool C along with New Zealand, Japan and Spain.

GIRLS IN GREEN: Ireland Rugby Team arrive in London for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup. Pic; ©INPHO/Ben Brady.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2025 - 11:59

Sarah Rendell, Guardian

Pool A

England are red-hot favourites to top their pool and to lift the silverware as hosts thanks to their unstoppable form.

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