(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Weekend Highlights, Records, and Standout Performances
The second weekend of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 delivered thrilling moments across England, with record-breaking performances, milestone achievements, and historic wins capturing fans’ attention.
Milestone Moments
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Jess Breach (England) scored a hat-trick in the record 92-3 win against Samoa, surpassing 50 Test tries.
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (New Zealand) also reached 50 tries, breaking Doug Howlett’s record with her first try against Japan.
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Brazil’s Bianca Silva ran half the pitch to score her country’s first-ever Rugby World Cup try against France, delighting fans worldwide.
Historic Wins
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South Africa Women reached the quarter-finals for the first time in history with a 29-24 win over Italy, stepping out of the shadows of the Springboks.
Top Individual Performances
Tries:
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Jess Breach (England) – 3
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand) – 3
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Multiple players – 2
Try Assists:
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Nassira Konde (France) – 4
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Others – 2 each
Points Scored:
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Helena Rowland (England) – 27
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand) – 23
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Lina Queyroi (France) – 19
Ball Carries:
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Sophie de Goede (Canada) – 20
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Keia Mae Sagapolu Sanele (USA) – 20
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Claudia Pena (Spain) – 19
Defenders Beaten:
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Emilie Boulard (France) – 10
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Marine Menager (France) – 8
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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (New Zealand) – 8
Line Breaks:
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Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (England) – 7
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Jess Breach (England) – 7
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Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand) – 5
Defensive Standouts
Tackles Made:
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Evie Gallagher (Scotland) – 35
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Rachel Malcolm (Scotland) – 25
Dominant Tackles:
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Eloise Webb (South Africa) – 4
Turnovers Won:
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Ilona Maher (USA) – 3
England and New Zealand continue to dominate international women’s rugby, while emerging teams like Brazil and South Africa are making waves. Fans can expect an exciting progression as the tournament heads into the quarter-finals.
