WXV

Defending champions England set up a WXV 1 title decider against hosts Canada at the end of a thrilling second round at Langley Event Centre. The Red Roses ran in nine tries to beat Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 winners New Zealand 49-31 and maintain their 100 per cent record in the top level.

Canada went two from two with a win against Ireland, which puts them in pole position for WXV1

The USA held the world number four side to an eight-point game in WXV 1, which finished in a 22-14 to France at Langley Events Centre.

Australia's win against Scotland sets up a WXV2 title decider against Scotland

Scotland's hopes of retaining their WXV2 title were boosted by a hard-fought win over Japan in Cape Town - but their failure to record a bonus point again means they will need to win big against Australia and hope South Africa stumble against Italy

Hong Kong China Women's 15s kept their Rugby World Cup qualification dreams alive thanks to a commanding 38-7 victory over Madagascar in their WXV3 round 2 match in Dubai on Friday evening. The result means Hong Kong China head into next Saturday's clash against the Netherlands with the opportunity to finish in the top 2 in the WXV3 table and a secure a spot at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.

Italy held out for victory against Wales in a frenetic WXV2 finale as Ioan Cunningham's side threw away the chance to break Italian hearts with the last play of the game.

Australia reversed their loss last week against Wales with a 37-5 win; and Scotland shut out Italy to win 19-0.

South Africa kicked off WXV2 with a narrow 31-24 win against Japan, while Spain predictably gave newcomers Madagascar a lesson with an 83-0 win.

Scotland host Wales and England host France this weekend as the start of WXV preparation begins in earnest.

Carys Cox helped herself to a hat-trick of tries as Wales comfortably qualified for the Rugby World Cup in England next year and ensured they will be heading to Cape Town to compete in Tier 2 of the WXV tournament later in the year.

Netherlands have qualified for this year's WXV3 after beating Colombia in a promotion/relegation playoff.