~ England and Canada fought to a relentless draw, while France overcame early indiscipline to top Australia in a dramatic encounter. Meanwhile, New Zealand held off a determined Scotland, and the USA pulled off a stunning comeback win in Dublin. Wales and Italy also kicked off their campaigns in style with dominant victories over South Africa and Japan. "VAN" (Sports Desk - 21.09.2026) :: A much-improved Wales overcame the Springbok Women to kick off their WXV Global Series campaign in style in Cardiff. Italy followed suit with a convincing victory over Japan, before England and Canada played out a dramatic draw in a relentless and breathless repeat of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 final. France then overcame their own indiscipline and a half-time bus blaze to come from behind and beat Australia in Aix-en-Provence, and New Zealand ensured their first international at Edinburgh's Hive Stadium ended in a convincing victory.
On Mon, Sep 21, 2026