Follow live coverage with text and score updates as the current world champions the Black Ferns open their campaign against Spain at York Community Stadium, York.

Women’s sport continues to take centre stage this summer, with the wait for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup finally over. Six Nations champions and host nation England will kick the tenth edition of the tournament off. The Red Roses are up against the United States at the Stadium of Light in the opening clash of the tournament.

Ireland eased to a 42-14 victory over Japan to get their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign off to an excellent start on Sunday, while South Africa claimed a 66-6 win against debutants Brazil thanks to a hat-trick of tries by No.