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The Women's Rugby World Cup is the women's rugby union world championship which is organised by World Rugby. The first Rugby World Cup for women was held in 1991, but it was not until the 1998 tournament that the tournament received official backing from the International Rugby Board (IRB, now World Rugby); by 2009, the IRB had retroactively recognized the 1991 and 1994 tournaments and their champions. Normally, the tournament is held every four years; it was moved forward in 2017 so that the competition could be held in the year before the Commonwealth Games. The 2021 tournament was postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but still marketed as the 2021 tournament. Three countries have won the Women's Rugby World Cup since its establishment, with New Zealand having won the tournament a record six times.

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Kingsbridge Rugby Club expands to enhance inclusivity for all players

Canada draws with England, ending Red Roses' 39-game winning streak

England and Canada draw 26-26 in thrilling rugby matchup

Sophie de Goede reflects on Canada’s World Cup final loss to England

Ireland prepares for WXV series as talent development focus grows

Rugby World Cup director learns from NFL's Australian debut

Ainsworth earns first Scotland start as Bonar returns for New Zealand match

Joe Marchant aims for England return after joining Sale

South Africa defeats New Zealand to win Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series

South Africa and New Zealand meet in Baltimore for final test

South Africa and New Zealand prepare for fourth Rugby's Greatest Rivalry test

England and Canada record opening victories in WXV global rugby series

England rally to overcome Australia in WXV Global Series opener

Ebbw Vale captain Sion Parry prepares for Rugby World Cup with Canada

British and Irish Lions women prepare for first New Zealand tour

Aoife Wafer targets elite status for Ireland ahead of WXV campaign

Holly Aitchison leads England against Australia in WXV opener in Manchester

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii maintains flexible positional approach for Wallabies

Rugby Football Union extends Steve Borthwick contract until 2028

Courtney Lawes calls for England to select overseas-based rugby players

New documentary examines life and career of rugby legend Jonah Lomu

Siya Kolisi calls on Springboks to honor Soweto history against New Zealand

Eben Etzebeth leads South Africa to second test victory against New Zealand

Springbok Women coach Swys de Bruin resigns before New Zealand match

Wales winger Lisa Neumann joins Leicester Tigers for 2026-27 season

Pieter-Steph du Toit reaches 100 tests for Springboks against New Zealand

Boks bench Feinberg-Mngomezulu for rematch against All Blacks

Wales intensifies training ahead of WXV Global Series matches

Rugby star Tui signs with Trailfinders Women for one year

Michael Cheika returns to NSW Waratahs, NRL plans on hold

Lisa Neumann considers future after leaving Harlequins this summer

New Zealand prepares to face South Africa in rugby union Test series

Rec Fest Cincinnati highlights korfball among other niche sports

Richie Mo’unga rejoins New Zealand squad ahead of South Africa Tests

England Red Roses prepare for WXV using new smaller rugby balls

Nonu performs solo haka before Sharks match against All Blacks

Former rugby player and coach Brian Smith dies at 59

Ma'a Nonu performs solo haka before Sharks' match against All Blacks

Ma'a Nonu joins Sharks bench ahead of All Blacks clash next week

Rassie Erasmus cautious as Springboks face Argentina in rugby test

Springboks host All Blacks for historic rugby tour starting in Cape Town

Phil Vickery pledges brain donation for concussion research

Scottish Rugby dismisses chief executive Alex Williamson after inquiry