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Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Packer and Galligan on making the World Cup final

England's Marlie Packer and Rosie Galligan discuss making the Women's Rugby World Cup final and look ahead at their game against Canada at Twickenham.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Final 'all we've been dreaming of' - Kildunne

Player of the match Ellie Kildunne says the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup final is all England have been dreaming of after beating France in Bristol.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

'Awesome' England handled difficult situation - Mitchell

England coach John Mitchell praises superstar full-back Ellie Kildunne as his "awesome" England side put in a superb second-half display to beat France 35-17 to reach the World Cup final.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 20

England stamp World Cup final ticket: Talking points from England v France

England have booked their place in their seventh Rugby World Cup final in a row with a 35-17 victory over France in the second semi-final in Bristol.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Kildunne and Jones shine as England beat France to reach final

Ellie Kildunne scores two tries on her comeback as England dig deeper than they have all tournament to see off a stubborn France and book their place in a seventh successive Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

Struggles for Irish trio continue as Southampton lost 3-0 at Hull

Mixed fortunes for Irish bosses in Championship and League One.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Kildunne 'proved why she's world's best player'

BBC Sport's Ruby Tui, Simon Middleton and Maggie Alphonsi discuss Ellie Kildunne's superb performance for England in their semi-final win against France in Bristol.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 20

Player comparisons: Kildunne stars as England outlast tough France

England are just one win away from 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup glory, defeating France 35-17 at Bristol’s Ashton Gate.

Rugby News / ESPN / September 20

England survive brave France to reach Women's Rugby World Cup final

England reached a sixth-straight Women's Rugby World Cup final with a nervous, thrilling 35-17 semifinal win over France on Saturday.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Exeter gain Prem Cup revenge with Bath win

Exeter Chiefs gained some revenge for last year's Prem Rugby Cup final loss, with victory over Bath, at a wet and windy Recreation Ground.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

England beat France to advance to World Cup final against Canada

Red Roses pulled away from spirited opponents in the second half.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Kildunne stars as England see off France to make final

Ellie Kildunne scores twice as England see off a stubborn France to reach their seventh successive Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Potter edges closer to West Ham sack while Spurs earn Brighton draw from two down

Ange Postecoglou sees Nottingham Forest lose lead as Leeds United win 3-1 at Wolves.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 20

Injured Springbok star issues update following surgery

Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi has provided a positive update after undergoing surgery.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Kildunne's 'audacious' try gives England early lead

Ellie Kildunne scores a fantastic try to give England an early lead in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against France in Bristol.

Oscar Piastri crashes out as Max Verstappen takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Qualifying was chaotic, featuring a record total of six red flags and lasting almost two hours.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

Alex Dunne stays course to take third on podium of Saturday Sprint

Offaly native already qualified in fourth spot for tomorrow’s F2 Feature Race in Baku.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

'It would have been nice to get a medal. We'll leave that for next time' - McPhillips

The Longford runner came up just short of a medal in the men’s 800m after breaking the national record again.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / September 20

UAR bring fourth professional team into existence

The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) announced on Friday the creation of a new Super Rugby Americas franchise, Litoral.

Liverpool avoid more late drama with 2-1 derby win over Everton

Ryan Gravenberch scored super opener before Hugo Ekitike added a second to maintain 100% start to season.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

Cian McPhillips breaks national record again to finish fourth in World 800m final

The Longford native has truly announced himself to the world stage.

Rugby News / The42 / September 20

'I feel really proud to be Irish' - Kate O'Connor reflects on World silver medal

The Dundalk native said she was never going to settle for bronze despite suffering knee injury during long jump.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

High-flying Wigan ease past Leeds

Watch highlights as Wigan gear up for play-offs with a comfortable 22-6 Super League win over Leeds.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / September 20

Saints survive late scare in win over Castleford

Watch highlights as St Helens hold off a late Castleford comeback to claim a 26-24 Super League victory.

Rugby News / ESPN / September 20

Canada crowdfunded their way to Women's Rugby World Cup. Now they're in the final

The worst-kept secret at the Women's Rugby World Cup is out: Canada are in the final, and they're eyeing up the winners of England and France.

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