Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States while six-times winners New Zealand will face an awkward clash with Ireland after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Maia Bouchier has smashed 62 not out off 34 balls as England beat Scotland by 10 wickets in their group B clash at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup.

In a stunning upset at the Women's T20 World Cup, South Africa defeated defending champions Australia to reach the final. Australia batted first, scoring 134 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs.

Australia have been a dominant force in the Women’s T20 World Cup. They have won the title six times out of the eight editions and missed the final only once, in the inaugural event in 2009. They have been the champions in the last three editions and are eager to make it “four-in-a-row.

South Africa stunned defending champion Australia in the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup, winning by eight wickets to reach its second straight final.