SUNDERLAND, England — Ilona Maher's mission at the Women's Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States' tournament opener on Friday, the world's most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP LONDON - England coach John Mitchell believes it is "irrelevant" his side are favourites to win the Women's Rugby World Cup. Tournament hosts England kick-off this year's World Cup against the United States in Sunderland on ...

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

Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup - The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light.

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.