Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: All the team news for the final round of group stages

Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 2:45 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

Quarter-final spots are up for grabs as the 16 teams confirm their line-ups for the final round of pool matches at the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

All eyes will be on the Wallaroos as they fight for their spot in the knock-out stages against world number one England in Brighton.

Watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

On top of this, there are several matches set to decide the top of the respective groups, including New Zealand facing Ireland, while surprise packets South Africa look to continue their golden tournament against France.

Rugby.com.au presents the teams for the first round of games

NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.

Saturday September 6 9:00 pm AEST: Canada v Scotland at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, Daleaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Tyson Beukeboom, Fabiola Forteza, Karen Paquin, Gabrielle Senft, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alex Tessier (c), Florence Symonds, Paige Farries, Julia Schell

Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia Demerchant, Laetitia Royer, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa

SCOTLAND (1-15): Leah Bartlett, Lana Skeldon, Lisa Cockburn, Emma Wassell, Sarah Bonar, Rachel Malcolm (c), Rachel McLachlan, Evie Gallagher, Leia Brebner-Holden, Helen Nelson, Francesca McGhie, Lisa Thomson, Emma Orr, Rhona Lloyd, Chloe Rollie

Replacements: Elis Martin, Anne Young, Molly Poolman, Jade Konkel, Eva Donaldson, Alex Stewart, Caity Mattinson, Evie Wills

Referee: Aimee Barrett-Theron (SARU)

Assistant Referees: Ella Goldsmith (RA) & Maria Heitor (FPR)

TMO: Rachel Horton (RA)

FPRO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Saturday September 6 10:30 pm AEST: USA v Samoa at York Community Stadium, York, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

USA (1-15): Hope Rogers, Kathryn Treder, Keia Mae Sagapolu, Hallie Taufoou, Erica Jarrell-Searcy, Freda Tafuna, Kate Zachary (c), Rachel Johnson, Cassidy Bargell, McKenzie Hawkins, Erica Coulibaly, Gabriella Cantorna, Ilona Maher, Emily Henrich, Sariah Ibarra

Replacements: Paige Stathopoulos, Maya Learned, Alivia Leatherman, Tahlia Brody, Georgia Perris-Redding, Olivia Ortiz, Kristin Bitter, Alev Kelter

SAMOA (1-15): Denise Aiolupotea, Avau Filimaua, Tori Iosefo, AnaLise Sio, Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa, Utumalama Atonio, Sui Pauaraisa (c), Joanna Fanene Lolo, Ana Afuie, Karla Wright-Akeli, Drenna Falaniko, Harmony Vatau, Keilamarita Pouri-Lane, Lutia Col Aumua, Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung

Replacements: Faith Nonutunu, Ana Mamea, Glory Aiono Samuelu, Jayjay Taylor, Nina Foaese, Sinead Ryder, Faalua Tugaga, Fa'asua Makisi

Referee: Natarsha Ganley (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Amber Stamp-Dustan (WRU)

TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Saturday September 6 11:45 pm AEST: Wales v Fiji at Sandy Park, Exeter, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

WALES (1-15): Maisie Davies, Carys Philips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Georgia Evans, Gwen Crabb, Kate Williams (co-c), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-c), Keira Bevan, Lleucu George, Nel Metcalfe, Cortney Keight, Carys Cox, Lisa Neumann, Kayleigh Powell

Replacements: Molly Reardon, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Abbie Fleming, Bryonie King, Seren Lockwood, Hannah Dallavalle, Jasmine Joyce-Butchers

FIJI (1-15): Karalaini Naisewa, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Jade Coates, Asinate Serevi, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (c), Manuqalo Komaitai, Setaita Railumu, Salanieta Kinita, Kolora Lomani, Josivini Neihamu, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Repeka Adi Tove, Litiana Vueti

Replacements: Selai Naliva, Carletta Yee, Tiana Robanakadavu, Meteoni Nakesa, Sulita Waisega, Repeka Mata, Kelerayani Luvu, Adi Salote Nailolo

Referee: Kat Roche (USAR)

Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR) & Jess Ling (RA)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

FPRO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Sunday September 7 2:00 am AEST: England v Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton & Hove, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

ENGLAND (1-15): Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Rosie Galligan, Abbie Ward, Morwenna Talling, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews (c), Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne

Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Benn, Lilli Ives Campion, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Helena Rowland

AUSTRALIA (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Ashley Marsters, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse

Replacements: Tania Naden, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Annabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Cecilia Smith

Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)

Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Sunday September 7 9:00 pm AEST: Japan v Spain at York Community Stadium, York, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

JAPAN (1-15): Sachiko Kato, Asuka Kuge, Wako Kitano, Yuna Sato, Otok Yoshimura, Masami Kawamura, Iroha Nagata (c), Jennifer Nduka, Megumi Abe, Ayasa Otsuka, Komachi Imakugi, Haruka Hirotsu, Mana Furuta, Misaki Matsumura, Sora Nishimura

Replacements: Kotomi Taniguchi, Manami Mine, Nijiho Nagate, Ayano Sakurai, Seina Saito, Moe Tsukui, Minori Yamamoto, Mele Tua Havili Kagawa

SPAIN (1-15): Inies Antolinez Fernandez, Cristina Blanco, Sidorella Bracic, Monica Castelo, Lourdes Alameda (c), Ana Peralta, Nerea Garcia, Alba Capell, Anne Fernandez de Corres, Zahia Perez, Clara Piquero, Lea Ducher, Claudia Pena, Claudia Perez, Amalia Argudo

Replacements: Marieta Roman, Gemma Silva, Mireia de Andres, Victoria Rosell Martinez, Valentina Perez, Ariadna Vergara, Tecla Masoko, Ana Cortes

Referee: Sara Cox (RFU)

Assistant Referees: Holly Wood (RFU) & Amber Stamp-Dustan (WRU)

TMO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Sunday September 7 11:00 pm AEST: Italy v Brazil at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

ITALY (1-15): Gaia Maris, Vittoria Vecchini, Sara Seye, Valeria Fedrighi, Alessandra Frangipani, Francesca Sgorbini, Isabella Locatelli, Elisa Giordano (c), Alia Bitonci, Veronica Madia, Francesca Granzotto, Sara Mannini, Giada Corradini, Aura Muzzo, Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi

Replacements: Lauta Gurioli, Silvia Turani, Alessia Pilani, Beatrice Veronese, Alissa Ranuccini, Sofia Stefan, Emma Stevanin, Gaia Buso

BRAZIL (1-15): Franciele Barros, Julia Leni, Pamela Santos, Eshyllen Coimbra (c), Dayana Dakar, Larissa Henwood, Larissa Carvalho, Camilla Carvalho, Aline Mayumi Bednarski, Raquel Kochhann, Bianca Silva, Mariana Nicolau, Marina Fioravanti, Giovanna Barth, Fernanda Tenorio

Replacements: Isabela Saccomanno, Tais Prioste, Giovana Mamade, Macelle Cruz, Ana Carolina Santana, Leticia Medeiros, Leila Silva, Edna Santini

Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (NZR)

Assistant Referees: Ella Goldsmith (RA) & Maria Heitor (FPR)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

FPRO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

Sunday September 7 11:45 pm AEST: New Zealand v Ireland at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton & Hove, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

NEW ZEALAND (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Alana Bremner (c), Layla Sae, Jorja Miller, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Risi Pouri-Lane, Ruahei Demant, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Sylvia Brunt, Stacey Wakka, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes

Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Kate Henwood, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Kennedy Tukuafu, Maia Joseph, Theresa Setefano, Ayesha Leti-iiga

IRELAND (1-15): Ellena Perry, Neve Jones, Linda Djougang, Ruth Campbell, Sam Monaghan, Grace Moore, Edel McMahon (co-c), Brittany Hogan, Aoibheann Reilly, Dannah O'Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Aoife Dalton, Beibhinn Parsons, Stacey Flood

Replacements: Cliodhna Moloney MacDonald, Niamh O'Dowd, Sadhbh McGrath, Eimear Corri-Fallon, Clarie Boles, Emily Lane, Nancy McGillivray, Anna McGann

Referee: Hollie Davidson (SRU)

Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

Monday September 8 1:45 am AEST: France v South Africa at Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton, ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport

FRANCE (1-15): Yllana Brosseau, Agathe Gerin, Rose Bernadou, Manae Feleu (co-c) Madoussou Fall Raclot, Axelle Berthoumieu, Lea Champon, Charlotte Escudero, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Lina Queyroi, Marine Menager (co-c), Gabrielle Bernier, Nassira Konde, Joanna Grisez, Emilie Boulard

Replacements: Elisa Riffonneau, Annaelle Deshaye, Assia Khalfaoui, Hina Ikahehegi, Taina Maka, Seraphine Okemba, Alexandra Chambon, Morgane Bourgeois

SOUTH AFRICA (1-15): Yonela Ngxingolo, Micke Gunter, Babalwa Latsha (c), Vainah Ubisi, Anathi Qolo, Lerato Makua, Catha Jacobs, Aseza Hele, Nadine Roos, Mary Zulu, Maceala Samboya, Chumisa Qawe, Eloise Webb, Jacomina Cilliers, Byrhandre Dolf

Replacements: Luchell Hanekom, Xoliswa Khuzwayo, Nombuyekezo Mdliki, Nomsa Mokwai, Ntsako Faith Tshauke, Sinazo Mcatshulwa, Tayla Kinsey, Aphiwe Ngwevu

Referee: Clara Munarini (FIR)

Assistant Referees: Lauren Jenner (FIR) & Jess Ling (RA)

TMO: Andrew McMenemy (SRU)

FPRO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

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