2025 Women's Rugby World Cup squads

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will be an international rugby union tournament held in England from 22 August 2025 until 27 September 2025. Sixteen national teams will compete.[1] The tournament was administered by World Rugby, to whom each team submitted their finalised squad.[1]

The age and number of caps for each player is stated as of 22 August 2025, the first day of the tournament.

Overview

Below is a table listing all the head coaches and captains for each nation.[2]

Team Coach Captain Squad Announced
 Australia England Joanne Yapp Emily Chancellor & Siokapesi Palu[3] 4 August 2025
 Brazil Uruguay Emiliano Caffera Eshyllen Coimbra[4] 28 July 2025
 Canada France Kévin Rouet Alex Tessier[5] 24 July 2025
 England New Zealand John Mitchell Zoe Aldcroft[6] 24 July 2025
 Fiji Wales Ioan Cunningham Alfreda Fisher Maria[7] 9 August 2025
 France France Gaëlle Mignot & David Ortiz Manaé Feleu[8] 2 August 2025
 Ireland England Scott Bemand Edel McMahon & Sam Monaghan[9] 11 August 2025
 Italy Italy Fabio Roselli Elisa Giordano[10] 11 August 2025
 Japan Canada Lesley McKenzie Iroha Nagata[11] 28 July 2025
 New Zealand New Zealand Allan Bunting Ruahei Demant & Kennedy Tukuafu 25 July 2025
 Samoa Samoa Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa[12] 1 August 2025
 Scotland Scotland Bryan Easson Rachel Malcolm[13] 7 August 2025
 South Africa South Africa Swys de Bruin Nolusindiso Booi[14] 9 August 2025
 Spain Spain Juan González Marruecos Laura Delgado & Alba Vinuesa[15] 11 August 2025
 United States Australia Sione Fukofuka Kate Zackary[16] 17 July 2025
 Wales Wales Sean Lynn Alex Callender & Kate Williams[17] 11 August 2025

Pool A

Australia

Head coach: England Jo Yapp

Australia named their final 32-player squad on 4 August 2025.[18]

1 On 11 August 2025, Charlotte Caslick was ruled out of the World Cup after failing to recover from ankle surgery. She was replaced by Manu'a Moleka.[19]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Katalina Amosa Hooker (2001-05-26)26 May 2001 (aged 24) 6 Australia ACT Brumbies
Tania Naden Hooker (1992-02-20)20 February 1992 (aged 33) 25 Australia ACT Brumbies
Adiana Talakai Hooker (1999-02-24)24 February 1999 (aged 26) 18 Australia NSW Waratahs
Bree-Anna Browne Prop (1997-03-29)29 March 1997 (aged 28) 13 Australia Queensland Reds
Brianna Hoy Prop (2000-07-07)7 July 2000 (aged 25) 8 Australia NSW Waratahs
Eva Karpani Prop (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 29) 37 Australia Queensland Reds
Lydia Kavoa Prop (1993-11-08)8 November 1993 (aged 31) 9 Australia ACT Brumbies
Bridie O'Gorman Prop (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (aged 26) 33 Australia NSW Waratahs
Faliki Pohiva Prop (2001-04-16)16 April 2001 (aged 24) 4 Australia NSW Waratahs
Annabelle Codey Second row (1997-02-03)3 February 1997 (aged 28) 7 Australia NSW Waratahs
Ashley Fernandez Second row (2002-10-24)24 October 2002 (aged 22) 4 Australia ACT Brumbies
Kaitlan Leaney Second row (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 24) 31 Australia NSW Waratahs
Michaela Leonard Second row (1995-03-06)6 March 1995 (aged 30) 38 Australia Western Force
Emily Chancellor (cc) Back row (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 34) 30 Australia NSW Waratahs
Piper Duck Back row (2001-04-02)2 April 2001 (aged 24) 18 Australia NSW Waratahs
Ashley Marsters Back row (1993-11-02)2 November 1993 (aged 31) 41 Australia Western Force
Siokapesi Palu (cc) Back row (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (aged 28) 21 Australia ACT Brumbies
Tabua Tuinakauvadra Back row (2002-12-27)27 December 2002 (aged 22) 18 Australia ACT Brumbies
Layne Morgan Scrum-half (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 26) 36 Australia Queensland Reds
Samantha Wood Scrum-half (2004-07-17)17 July 2004 (aged 21) 7 Australia Western Force
Waiaria Ellis Fly-half (2007-09-11)11 September 2007 (aged 17) 3 Australia NSW Waratahs
Tia Hinds Fly-half (2002-11-05)5 November 2002 (aged 22) 6 Australia ACT Brumbies
Faitala Moleka Fly-half (2005-01-29)29 January 2005 (aged 20) 21 Australia ACT Brumbies
Georgina Friedrichs Centre (1995-04-14)14 April 1995 (aged 30) 34 Australia NSW Waratahs
Trilleen Pomare Centre (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 32) 40 Australia Western Force
Cecilia Smith Centre (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 31) 24 Australia Western Force
Manu'a Moleka1 Centre (2007-01-10)10 January 2007 (aged 18) 0 Australia ACT Brumbies
Desiree Miller Wing (2002-01-13)13 January 2002 (aged 23) 19 Australia NSW Waratahs
Maya Stewart Wing (2000-03-14)14 March 2000 (aged 25) 18 Australia NSW Waratahs
Caitlin Urwin Wing (2000-03-10)10 March 2000 (aged 25) 0 Australia Queensland Reds
Charlotte Caslick1 Fullback (1995-03-09)9 March 1995 (aged 30) 5 Australia Queensland Reds
Lori Cramer Fullback (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 32) 30 Australia Queensland Reds
Caitlyn Halse Fullback (2006-09-18)18 September 2006 (aged 18) 11 Australia NSW Waratahs

England

Head coach: New Zealand John Mitchell

England named their final 32-player squad on 24 July 2025.[20][6]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Lark Atkin-Davies Hooker (1995-03-03)3 March 1995 (aged 30) 68 England Bristol Bears
May Campbell Hooker (1996-05-16)16 May 1996 (aged 29) 4 England Saracens
Amy Cokayne Hooker (1996-07-11)11 July 1996 (aged 29) 84 England Sale Sharks
Sarah Bern Prop (1997-07-10)10 July 1997 (aged 28) 73 England Bristol Bears
Hannah Botterman Prop (1999-06-08)8 June 1999 (aged 26) 58 England Bristol Bears
Mackenzie Carson Prop (1998-06-24)24 June 1998 (aged 27) 21 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Kelsey Clifford Prop (2001-12-11)11 December 2001 (aged 23) 15 England Saracens
Maud Muir Prop (2001-07-12)12 July 2001 (aged 24) 42 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Zoe Aldcroft (c) Second row (1996-11-19)19 November 1996 (aged 28) 65 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Rosie Galligan Second row (1998-04-30)30 April 1998 (aged 27) 25 England Saracens
Lilli Ives Campion Second row (2003-10-10)10 October 2003 (aged 21) 3 England Loughborough Lightning
Morwenna Talling Second row (2002-09-29)29 September 2002 (aged 22) 23 England Sale Sharks
Abbie Ward Second row (1993-03-27)27 March 1993 (aged 32) 76 England Bristol Bears
Abi Burton Back row (2000-03-09)9 March 2000 (aged 25) 3 England Trailfinders
Maddie Feaunati Back row (2002-05-18)18 May 2002 (aged 23) 17 England Exeter Chiefs
Sadia Kabeya Back row (2002-02-22)22 February 2002 (aged 23) 23 England Loughborough Lightning
Alex Matthews Back row (1993-08-03)3 August 1993 (aged 32) 76 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Marlie Packer Back row (1989-10-02)2 October 1989 (aged 35) 111 England Saracens
Natasha Hunt Scrum-half (1989-03-21)21 March 1989 (aged 36) 82 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Lucy Packer Scrum-half (2000-02-02)2 February 2000 (aged 25) 33 England Harlequins
Holly Aitchison Fly-half (1997-09-13)13 September 1997 (aged 27) 40 England Sale Sharks
Zoe Harrison Fly-half (1998-04-14)14 April 1998 (aged 27) 59 England Saracens
Tatyana Heard Centre (1995-01-14)14 January 1995 (aged 30) 31 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Megan Jones Centre (1996-10-28)28 October 1996 (aged 28) 27 England Trailfinders
Helena Rowland Centre (1999-09-19)19 September 1999 (aged 25) 41 England Loughborough Lightning
Emily Scarratt Centre (1990-02-08)8 February 1990 (aged 35) 118 England Loughborough Lightning
Jade Shekells Centre (1996-09-28)28 September 1996 (aged 28) 3 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Jess Breach Wing (1997-11-04)4 November 1997 (aged 27) 47 England Saracens
Abby Dow Wing (1997-09-29)29 September 1997 (aged 27) 54 Unattached
Claudia Moloney-MacDonald Wing (1996-01-04)4 January 1996 (aged 29) 35 England Exeter Chiefs
Ellie Kildunne Fullback (1999-09-08)8 September 1999 (aged 25) 53 England Harlequins
Emma Sing Fullback (2001-03-11)11 March 2001 (aged 24) 10 England Gloucester–Hartpury

Samoa

Head coach: Samoa Mataafa Ramsey Tomokino

Samoa named their final 32-player squad on 1 August 2025.[12]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Avau Valentina Filimaua Hooker (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 22) 8 New Zealand Linwood RFC / Canterbury / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta Hooker (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 24) 9 New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Faith Nonutunu Hooker (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 20) 0
Denise Aiolupotea Prop (1998-10-01)1 October 1998 (aged 26) 6 New Zealand MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay / Hurricanes Poua
Glory Aiono Samuelu Prop (2002-03-16)16 March 2002 (aged 23) 7
Tori Iosefo Prop (1995-08-23)23 August 1995 (aged 29) 5 New Zealand MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ana Mamea Prop (2001-11-23)23 November 2001 (aged 23) 14 New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ti Tauasosi Prop (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 37) 10 New Zealand Marist Old Boys / Auckland / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Second row (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20) 0 SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Ana-Lise Sio Second row (1996-01-03)3 January 1996 (aged 29) 8 Australia Tuggeranong Vikings
Jayjay Taylor Second row (1997-05-22)22 May 1997 (aged 28) 0
Utumalama Atonio Back row (1999-11-07)7 November 1999 (aged 25) 15 New Zealand Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
Joanna Fanene-Lolo Back row (1998-11-11)11 November 1998 (aged 26) 3 New Zealand Marist Old Boys / Auckland
Nina Foaese Back row (1988-10-24)24 October 1988 (aged 36) 23 New Zealand Norths RFC / Wellington / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Back row (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20) 1 SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Sinead Ryder Back row (1991-12-19)19 December 1991 (aged 33) 6
Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (c) Back row (1987-10-30)30 October 1987 (aged 36) 24 New Zealand Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Ana-Maria Afuie Scrum-half (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 28) 6 Australia Sunnybank RFC
Saelua Leaula Scrum-half (1997-07-17)17 July 1997 (aged 28) 15
Faalua Tugaga Scrum-half (2001-12-22)22 December 2001 (aged 23) 7
Drenna Falaniko Centre (2004-01-30)30 January 2004 (aged 21) 4 New Zealand Petone RFC / Wellington
Madisen-Jade Iva Centre (2004-10-10)10 October 2004 (aged 20) 0
Davina Lasini Centre (1996-10-31)31 October 1996 (aged 28) 6 Australia Brothers Rugby Club
Fa'asua Makisi Centre (1994-03-16)16 March 1994 (aged 31) 2 New Zealand Oriental Rongotai / Wellington
Keilamarita Pouri-Lane Centre (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 (aged 29) 0 SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Harmony Vatau Centre (2004-04-19)19 April 2004 (aged 21) 7 Australia Endeavour Hills / SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Lutia Col Aumua Wing (2003-09-23)23 September 2003 (aged 21) 9
Michelle Curry Wing (1996-09-04)4 September 1996 (aged 28) 8
Linda Fiafia Wing (1993-08-09)9 August 1993 (aged 32) 13
Taytana Pati Ah-Cheung Fullback (2004-07-12)12 July 2004 (aged 21) 2
Melina Salale Fullback (2002-07-09)9 July 2002 (aged 23) 1 SamoaTonga Penina Pasifika
Karla Wright-Akeli Fullback (2001-09-15)15 September 2001 (aged 23) 7 New Zealand Ponsonby Fillies / Auckland

United States

Head coach: Australia Sione Fukofuka

The United States named their final 32-player squad on 17 July 2025.[21][16]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Hope Cooper Hooker (1998-04-01)1 April 1998 (aged 27) 0 United States Bay Breakers
Paige Stathopoulos Hooker (1993-08-23)23 August 1993 (aged 31) 18 England Trailfinders / United States Boston Banshees
Kathryn Treder Hooker (1996-03-17)17 March 1996 (aged 29) 31 England Loughborough Lightning / United States Bay Breakers
Catie Benson Prop (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 33) 47 England Sale Sharks / United States Boston Banshees
Charli Jacoby Prop (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 35) 36 England Exeter Chiefs / Australia Queensland Reds
Maya Learned Prop (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 29) 18 United States Denver Onyx
Alivia Leatherman Prop (2002-08-09)9 August 2002 (aged 23) 7 England Trailfinders / United States Twin Cities Gemini
Hope Rogers Prop (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 (aged 32) 56 England Exeter Chiefs
Keia Mae Sagapolu Prop (2000-05-12)12 May 2000 (aged 25) 20 England Leicester Tigers / Australia ACT Brumbies
Emerson Allen Second row (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 26) 2 United States Twin Cities Gemini
Rachel Ehrecke Second row (1999-12-06)6 December 1999 (aged 25) 23 United States Denver Onyx
Erica Jarrell-Searcy Second row (1999-02-25)25 February 1999 (aged 26) 20 England Sale Sharks
Hallie Taufo'ou Second row (1994-05-26)26 May 1994 (aged 31) 28 England Loughborough Lightning / United States Denver Onyx
Tahlia Brody Back row (1994-09-10)10 September 1994 (aged 30) 20 England Leicester Tigers / United States Denver Onyx
Rachel Johnson Back row (1991-02-05)5 February 1991 (aged 34) 37 England Exeter Chiefs / United States Denver Onyx
Georgie Perris-Redding Back row (1997-01-10)10 January 1997 (aged 28) 16 England Sale Sharks
Freda Tafuna Back row (2003-08-31)31 August 2003 (aged 21) 14 United States Lindenwood University
Kate Zackary (c) Back row (1989-07-26)26 July 1989 (aged 36) 46 England Trailfinders
Cassidy Bargell Scrum-half (1999-12-28)28 December 1999 (aged 25) 9 United States Boston Banshees
Olivia Ortiz Scrum-half (1997-10-23)23 October 1997 (aged 27) 26 England Sale Sharks
Kristin Bitter Fly-half (2001-02-03)3 February 2001 (aged 24) 4 United States Denver Onyx
McKenzie Hawkins Fly-half (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 28) 26 United States Denver Onyx
Gabby Cantorna Centre (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 30) 33 England Exeter Chiefs
Joanne Fa'avesi Centre (1992-02-05)5 February 1992 (aged 33) 6 United States Denver Onyx
Emily Henrich Centre (1999-11-10)10 November 1999 (aged 25) 25 England Leicester Tigers / United States Boston Banshees
Alev Kelter Centre (1991-03-21)21 March 1991 (aged 34) 31 England Loughborough Lightning / United States Bay Breakers
Ilona Maher Centre (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 29) 7 England Bristol Bears / United States USA Sevens
Erica Coulibaly Wing (2001-08-26)26 August 2001 (aged 23) 3 United States Denver Onyx
Cheta Emba Wing (1993-07-16)16 July 1993 (aged 32) 16 United States Boston Banshees
Sariah Ibarra Wing (2005-09-19)19 September 2005 (aged 19) 5 United States USA Sevens
Lotte Sharp Wing (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 30) 18 England Saracens
Bulou Mataitoga Fullback (1994-04-08)8 April 1994 (aged 31) 27 England Loughborough Lightning / United States Bay Breakers

Pool B

Canada

Head coach: France Kévin Rouet

Canada named their 32-player squad on 24 July 2025.[5]

1 On 15 August 2025, Pamphinette Buisa was ruled out of the World Cup after sustaining an injury in a warm-up match against Ireland. She was replaced by Julia Omokhuale.[22]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Gillian Boag Hooker (1995-02-19)19 February 1995 (aged 30) 32 Canada Capilano RFC
Taylor McKnight Hooker (2003-04-05)5 April 2003 (aged 22) 1 Canada University of Guelph / Aurora Barbarians
Emily Tuttosi Hooker (1995-09-21)21 September 1995 (aged 29) 34 England Exeter Chiefs / Canada Calgary Hornets
Olivia DeMerchant Prop (1991-02-16)16 February 1991 (aged 34) 60 Canada Halifax Tars RFC
McKinley Hunt Prop (1997-01-05)5 January 1997 (aged 28) 32 England Saracens / Canada Aurora Barbarians
Brittany Kassil Prop (1991-03-14)14 March 1991 (aged 34) 46 Canada Guelph Goats
DaLeaka Menin Prop (1995-06-16)16 June 1995 (aged 30) 63 England Exeter Chiefs / Canada Calgary Hornets
Maya Montiel Prop (1999-10-11)11 October 1999 (aged 25) 5 England Saracens
Mikiela Nelson Prop (1997-11-27)27 November 1997 (aged 27) 10 England Exeter Chiefs / Canada Capilano RFC
Tyson Beukeboom Second row (1991-03-10)10 March 1991 (aged 34) 77 Canada Cowichan Piggies / Aurora Barbarians
Caroline Crossley Second row (1998-04-19)19 April 1998 (aged 27) 7 Canada Castaway Wanderers
Courtney O'Donnell Second row (1999-04-25)25 April 1999 (aged 26) 46 Canada Red Deer Titans Rugby
Julia Omokhuale1 Second row (2001-07-09)9 July 2001 (aged 24) 7 England Saracens / Canada Calgary Irish
Rachel Smith Second row (2001-04-07)7 April 2001 (aged 24) 3 Canada University of British Columbia
Pamphinette Buisa1 Back row (1996-12-28)28 December 1996 (aged 28) 17 Canada Ottawa Irish
Sophie de Goede Back row (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 26) 35 England Saracens / Canada Castaway Wanderers
Fabiola Forteza Back row (1995-08-04)4 August 1995 (aged 30) 35 France Stade Bordelais Women
Karen Paquin Back row (1987-08-03)3 August 1987 (aged 38) 45 Canada Club de rugby de Quebec
Laetitia Royer Back row (1991-02-09)9 February 1991 (aged 34) 18 England Saracens / Canada Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Gabby Senft Back row (1997-06-13)13 June 1997 (aged 28) 32 England Saracens / Canada Castaway Wanderers
Olivia Apps Scrum-half (1998-12-01)1 December 1998 (aged 26) 18 Canada Lindsay RFC
Justine Pelletier Scrum-half (1996-02-27)27 February 1996 (aged 29) 37 France Stade Bordelais Women
Claire Gallagher Fly-half (2000-04-20)20 April 2000 (aged 25) 18 England Trailfinders
Taylor Perry Fly-half (2000-07-23)23 July 2000 (aged 25) 15 England Exeter Chiefs / Canada Oakville Crusaders
Alex Tessier (c) Fly-half (1993-09-03)3 September 1993 (aged 31) 59 England Exeter Chiefs / Canada Saint-Anne-de-Bellevue RFC
Alysha Corrigan Centre (1997-01-25)25 January 1997 (aged 28) 21 England Saracens
Shoshanah Seumanutafa Centre (1999-09-17)17 September 1999 (aged 25) 18 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa
Fancy Bermudez Wing (2002-05-27)27 May 2002 (aged 23) 18 England Saracens / Canada Westshore RFC
Paige Farries Wing (1994-08-12)12 August 1994 (aged 31) 40 England Saracens
Asia Hogan-Rochester Wing (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 26) 3 Canada Toronto Nomads / Westshore RFC
Florence Symonds Wing (2002-05-20)20 May 2002 (aged 23) 12 Canada University of British Columbia
Sarah-Maude Lachance Fullback (1998-12-07)7 December 1998 (aged 26) 10 France Stade Bordelais Women
Julia Schell Fullback (1997-07-13)13 July 1997 (aged 28) 26 England Trailfinders / Canada Castaway Wanderers

Fiji

Head coach: Wales Ioan Cunningham

Fiji announced their final playing squad on 9 August 2025.[7][23]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Keleni Marawa Hooker (1990-01-01)1 January 1990 (aged 35) 21 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Selai Naliva Hooker (2005-07-02)2 July 2005 (aged 20) 1
Vika Matarugu Prop (1994-08-02)2 August 1994 (aged 31) 19 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Tiana Robanakadavu Prop (2005-07-17)17 July 2005 (aged 20) 18 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Loraini Senivutu Prop (2003-01-23)23 January 2003 (aged 22) 13 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Bitila Tawake Prop (1999-04-02)2 April 1999 (aged 26) 23 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Bulou Wainikiti Vasuturaga Prop (1991-11-01)1 November 1991 (aged 33) 9
Jade Coates Second row (1998-07-09)9 July 1998 (aged 27) 9 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa
Mereoni Nakesa Second row (2003-02-17)17 February 2003 (aged 22) 23 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Asinate Serevi Second row (1995-04-16)16 April 1995 (aged 30) 27 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Nunia Daunimoala Back row (1999-06-30)30 June 1999 (aged 26) 17 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Alfreda Fisher Maria (c) Back row (2004-05-09)9 May 2004 (aged 21) 8 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Karalaini Naisewa Back row (1994-07-23)23 July 1994 (aged 31) 28 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Adi Salaseini Railumu Back row (2002-11-20)20 November 2002 (aged 22) 4 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Sulita Waisega Back row (2004-03-16)16 March 2004 (aged 21) 24
Carletta Yee Back row (2007-06-21)21 June 2007 (aged 18) 1 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Kolora Lomani Scrum-half (1999-07-22)22 July 1999 (aged 26) 17 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Salanieta Kinita Fly-half (2001-09-14)14 September 2001 (aged 23) 15 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Setaita Railumu Fly-half (2001-04-18)18 April 2001 (aged 24) 20 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Verenaisi Ditavutu Centre (1999-09-07)7 September 1999 (aged 25) 1 Fiji Fijiana 7s
Rusila Nagasau Centre (1987-08-04)4 August 1987 (aged 38) 12 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Alowesi Nakoci Centre (1991-08-18)18 August 1991 (aged 34) 7 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Ilisapeci Delaiwau Wing (2000-06-01)1 June 2000 (aged 25) 5 Fiji Fijiana 7s
Mere Vocevoce Wing (2006-04-04)4 April 2006 (aged 19) 0 Fiji Fijiana 7s
Ema Adivitaloga Fullback (1994-07-27)27 July 1994 (aged 31) 20 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Repeka Tove Fullback (1998-10-17)17 October 1998 (aged 26) 12 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Manuqalo Komaitai Back (1996-07-05)5 July 1996 (aged 29) 2
Kelerayani Luvu Back (2005-11-07)7 November 2005 (aged 19) 0 Fiji Fijiana 7s
Adi Salote Nailolo Back (2006-06-13)13 June 2006 (aged 19) 1
Josifini Neihamu Back (2004-01-29)29 January 2004 (aged 21) 3 Fiji Fijiana Drua
Michella'e Stolz Back (2006-08-11)11 August 2006 (aged 19) 2
Litiana Vueti Back (1998-06-20)20 June 1998 (aged 27) 2 Fiji Fijiana Drua

Scotland

Head coach: Scotland Bryan Easson

Scotland named their final 32-player squad on 7 August 2025.[13][24]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Elis Martin Hooker (1999-05-23)23 May 1999 (aged 26) 22 England Loughborough Lightning
Lana Skeldon Hooker (1993-10-18)18 October 1993 (aged 31) 81 England Bristol Bears
Molly Wright Hooker (1991-05-13)13 May 1991 (aged 34) 24 England Sale Sharks
Leah Bartlett Prop (1998-08-28)28 August 1998 (aged 26) 45 England Sale Sharks
Elliann Clarke Prop (2001-02-16)16 February 2001 (aged 24) 22 England Bristol Bears
Lisa Cockburn Prop (1992-12-06)6 December 1992 (aged 32) 34 England Gloucester-Hartpury / Scotland Glasgow Warriors
Molly Poolman Prop (2004-05-10)10 May 2004 (aged 21) 5 Scotland Edinburgh
Anne Young Prop (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 25) 21 England Loughborough Lightning
Sarah Bonar Second row (1994-02-09)9 February 1994 (aged 31) 47 England Harlequins
Becky Boyd Second row (2004-05-17)17 May 2004 (aged 21) 3 England Loughborough Lightning
Eva Donaldson Second row (2001-07-10)10 July 2001 (aged 24) 17 England Sale Sharks
Adelle Ferrie Second row (1997-10-14)14 October 1997 (aged 27) 6 Scotland Edinburgh
Emma Wassell Second row (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 30) 69 England Trailfinders
Evie Gallagher Back row (2000-08-22)22 August 2000 (aged 25) 37 England Bristol Bears
Jade Konkel Back row (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 31) 71 England Harlequins
Rachel Malcolm (c) Back row (1991-05-23)23 May 1991 (aged 34) 58 England Trailfinders
Rachel McLachlan Back row (1999-02-26)26 February 1999 (aged 26) 53 France Montpellier HR
Alex Stewart Back row (2004-05-28)28 May 2004 (aged 21) 13 Scotland Edinburgh
Leia Brebner-Holden Scrum-half (2002-05-26)26 May 2002 (aged 23) 11 England Loughborough Lightning
Rhea Clarke Scrum-half (2003-08-31)31 August 2003 (aged 21) 1 England Bristol Bears
Caity Mattinson Scrum-half (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 29) 33 England Trailfinders
Helen Nelson Fly-half (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 31) 71 England Loughborough Lightning
Hannah Ramsay Fly-half (2003-09-04)4 September 2003 (aged 21) 2 Scotland Edinburgh
Beth Blacklock Centre (1997-11-13)13 November 1997 (aged 27) 4 England Saracens
Emma Orr Centre (2003-04-06)6 April 2003 (aged 22) 30 England Bristol Bears
Lisa Thomson Centre (1997-09-07)7 September 1997 (aged 27) 71 England Trailfinders
Evie Wills Centre (2001-02-04)4 February 2001 (aged 24) 6 England Sale Sharks
Coreen Grant Wing (1998-01-30)30 January 1998 (aged 27) 17 England Harlequins
Rhona Lloyd Wing (1996-10-17)17 October 1996 (aged 28) 59 England Sale Sharks
Francesca McGhie Wing (2003-05-07)7 May 2003 (aged 22) 22 England Trailfinders
Chloe Rollie Fullback (1995-06-26)26 June 1995 (aged 30) 77 France Toulon Provence Méditerranée
Hannah Walker Fullback (2004-09-02)2 September 2004 (aged 20) 0 Scotland Edinburgh

Wales

Head coach: Wales Sean Lynn

Wales named their final 32 player squad on 11 August 2025.[25][26]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Kelsey Jones Hooker (1997-09-04)4 September 1997 (aged 27) 50 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Carys Phillips Hooker (1992-11-12)12 November 1992 (aged 32) 84 England Harlequins
Molly Reardon Hooker (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 21) 9 Wales Gwalia Lightning
Katherine Baverstock Prop (2002-09-17)17 September 2002 (aged 22) 1 England Leicester Tigers
Maisie Davies Prop (2005-08-17)17 August 2005 (aged 20) 8 England Bristol Bears
Gwenllian Pyrs Prop (1997-11-28)28 November 1997 (aged 27) 47 England Sale Sharks
Donna Rose Prop (1991-06-05)5 June 1991 (aged 34) 35 England Saracens
Jenni Scoble Prop (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 32) 6 Wales Gwalia Lightning
Sisilia Tuipulotu Prop (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 22) 26 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Gwen Crabb Second row (1999-06-28)28 June 1999 (aged 26) 34 England Gloucester–Hartpury / Wales Brython Thunder
Abbie Fleming Second row (1996-03-31)31 March 1996 (aged 29) 28 England Harlequins
Alaw Pyrs Second row (2005-10-12)12 October 2005 (aged 19) 8 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Tilly Vucaj Second row (2005-11-03)3 November 2005 (aged 19) 1 Wales Gwalia Lightning
Kate Williams (cc) Flanker (2000-04-05)5 April 2000 (aged 25) 21 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Alex Callender (cc) Back row (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 25) 44 England Harlequins
Georgia Evans Back row (1997-01-29)29 January 1997 (aged 28) 39 England Saracens
Bryonie King Back row (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 22) 10 Wales Gwalia Lightning
Bethan Lewis Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 26) 57 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Branwen Metcalfe Back row 0 England Hartpury University
Keira Bevan Scrum-half (1997-04-28)28 April 1997 (aged 28) 74 England Bristol Bears
Megan Davies Scrum-half (2002-01-19)19 January 2002 (aged 23) 8 England Gloucester–Hartpury / Wales Gwalia Lightning
Seren Lockwood Scrum-half (2006-10-28)28 October 2006 (aged 18) 1 England Gloucester–Hartpury / Wales Gwalia Lightning
Lleucu George Fly-half (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 25) 32 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Kayleigh Powell Fly-half (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 26) 24 England Harlequins
Carys Cox Centre (1998-11-05)5 November 1998 (aged 26) 19 England Trailfinders
Hannah Dallavalle Centre (1996-11-14)14 November 1996 (aged 28) 66 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Courtney Keight Centre (1997-12-27)27 December 1997 (aged 27) 23 England Sale Sharks
Kerin Lake Centre (1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 35) 53 Wales Gwalia Lightning
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers Wing (1995-10-09)9 October 1995 (aged 29) 49 England Bristol Bears
Lisa Neumann Wing (1993-12-23)23 December 1993 (aged 31) 48 England Harlequins
Catherine Richards Wing (2000-10-21)21 October 2000 (aged 24) 4 England Gloucester–Hartpury / Wales Gwalia Lightning
Nel Metcalfe Fullback (2004-12-17)17 December 2004 (aged 20) 11 England Gloucester–Hartpury

Pool C

Ireland

Head coach: England Scott Bemand

Ireland named their final 32 player squad on 11 August 2025.[27][9]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Beth Buttimer Hooker (2005-08-18)18 August 2005 (aged 20) 0 Ireland UL Bohemian / Munster
Neve Jones Hooker (1998-12-26)26 December 1998 (aged 26) 37 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald Hooker (1993-05-31)31 May 1993 (aged 32) 45 England Exeter Chiefs
Linda Djougang Prop (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 29) 48 Ireland Old Belvedere / Leinster
Sadhbh McGrath Prop (2004-08-30)30 August 2004 (aged 20) 16 Ireland Cooke RFC / Ulster
Niamh O’Dowd Prop (2000-04-21)21 April 2000 (aged 25) 17 Ireland Old Belvedere / Leinster
Ellena Perry Prop (1997-12-04)4 December 1997 (aged 27) 1 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Claire Boles Second row (1998-05-28)28 May 1998 (aged 27) 6 Ireland Railway Union / Ulster
Ruth Campbell Second row (2003-06-27)27 June 2003 (aged 22) 8 Ireland Old Belvedere / Leinster
Eimear Corri Fallon Second row (1998-04-09)9 April 1998 (aged 27) 6 Ireland Blackrock RFC / Leinster
Siobhán McCarthy Second row (1998-09-05)5 September 1998 (aged 26) 9 Ireland Railway Union / Munster
Sam Monaghan (cc) Second row (1993-06-25)25 June 1993 (aged 32) 23 England Gloucester–Hartpury
Fiona Tuite Second row (1996-12-27)27 December 1996 (aged 28) 17 Ireland Old Belvedere / Ulster
Brittany Hogan Back row (1998-09-19)19 September 1998 (aged 26) 34 Ireland Old Belvedere / Ulster
Ivana Kiripati Back row (2003-08-06)6 August 2003 (aged 22) 2 Ireland Creggs RFC / Connacht
Edel McMahon (cc) Back row (1994-03-25)25 March 1994 (aged 31) 34 England Exeter Chiefs / Ireland Connacht
Grace Moore Back row (1996-05-21)21 May 1996 (aged 29) 22 England Trailfinders
Aoife Wafer Back row (2003-03-25)25 March 2003 (aged 22) 15 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Leinster
Emily Lane Scrum-half (1999-01-10)10 January 1999 (aged 26) 17 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Munster
Aoibheann Reilly Scrum-half (2000-11-01)1 November 2000 (aged 24) 16 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Connacht
Molly Scuffil-McCabe Scrum-half (1998-03-15)15 March 1998 (aged 27) 22 New Zealand Manawatū / Ireland Leinster
Stacey Flood Fly-half (1996-08-05)5 August 1996 (aged 29) 20 Ireland Railway Union / Leinster
Nicole Fowley Fly-half (1992-12-23)23 December 1992 (aged 32) 14 Ireland Galwegians RFC / Connacht
Dannah O'Brien Fly-half (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 21) 26 Ireland Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Enya Breen Centre (1999-04-23)23 April 1999 (aged 26) 31 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Munster
Aoife Dalton Centre (2003-05-03)3 May 2003 (aged 22) 24 Ireland Old Belvedere RFC / Leinster
Eve Higgins Centre (1999-06-23)23 June 1999 (aged 26) 28 Ireland Railway Union / Leinster
Nancy McGillivray Centre (2002-11-15)15 November 2002 (aged 22) 1 England Exeter Chiefs
Amee-Leigh Costigan Wing (1995-04-26)26 April 1995 (aged 30) 10 Ireland Railway Union / Munster
Anna McGann Wing (1998-06-04)4 June 1998 (aged 27) 11 Ireland Railway Union / Connacht
Béibhinn Parsons Wing (2001-11-30)30 November 2001 (aged 23) 28 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Connacht
Méabh Deely Fullback (2000-10-25)25 October 2000 (aged 24) 14 Ireland Blackrock College RFC / Connacht

Japan

Head coach: Canada Lesley McKenzie

Japan named their final squad on 28 July 2025.[28][11]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Ayumu Kokaji Hooker (2000-02-19)19 February 2000 (aged 25) 11 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Asuka Kuge Hooker (1994-09-22)22 September 1994 (aged 30) 22 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Kotomi Taniguchi Hooker (1995-04-10)10 April 1995 (aged 30) 26 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Sachiko Kato Prop (2000-02-19)19 February 2000 (aged 25) 30 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Wako Kitano Prop (1999-09-08)8 September 1999 (aged 25) 22 Japan Mie Pearls
Hinata Komaki Prop (2001-05-09)9 May 2001 (aged 24) 21 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Miharu Machida Prop (2004-05-26)26 May 2004 (aged 21) 4 Japan Japan University of Economics
Manami Mine Prop (2003-09-11)11 September 2003 (aged 21) 12 Japan Nippon Sport Science University
Nijiho Nagata Prop (2000-12-06)6 December 2000 (aged 24) 29 Japan Mie Pearls
Ayano Sakurai Second row (1996-04-15)15 April 1996 (aged 29) 23 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Yuna Sato Second row (1998-09-11)11 September 1998 (aged 26) 24 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Otoka Yoshimura Second row (2001-05-15)15 May 2001 (aged 24) 29 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Kyoko Hosokawa Back row (1999-07-08)8 July 1999 (aged 26) 17 Japan Mie Pearls
Masami Kawamura Back row (1999-07-13)13 July 1999 (aged 26) 22 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Sakurako Korai Back row (2003-04-09)9 April 2003 (aged 22) 22 Japan Nippon Sport Science University
Iroha Nagata Back row (1998-12-21)21 December 1998 (aged 26) 40 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Jennifer Nduka Back row (2000-10-18)18 October 2000 (aged 24) 15 Japan Hokkaido Barbarians Diana
Seina Saito Back row (1992-05-30)30 May 1992 (aged 33) 50 Japan Mie Pearls
Megumi Abe Scrum-half (1998-04-28)28 April 1998 (aged 27) 32 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Moe Tsukui Scrum-half (2000-03-28)28 March 2000 (aged 25) 42 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Ayasa Otsuka Fly-half (1999-05-05)5 May 1999 (aged 26) 36 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Minori Yamamoto Fly-half (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 (aged 28) 38 Japan Yokohama TKM
Nao Ando Centre (2001-07-17)17 July 2001 (aged 24) 12 Japan Brave Louve
Mana Furuta Centre (1997-11-16)16 November 1997 (aged 27) 36 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Sakurako Hatada Centre (2003-05-08)8 May 2003 (aged 22) 9 Japan Nippon Sport Science University
Haruka Hirotsu Centre (2000-10-29)29 October 2000 (aged 24) 17 Japan Nanairo Prism Fukuoka
Kanako Kobayashi Centre (1998-11-13)13 November 1998 (aged 26) 20 Japan Yokogawa Musashino Artemi-Stars
Komachi Imakugi Wing (2002-01-06)6 January 2002 (aged 23) 30 Japan Arukas Queen Kumagaya
Mele Yua Havili Kagawa Wing (2001-09-29)29 September 2001 (aged 23) 5 Japan Nanairo Prism Fukuoka
Misaki Matsumura Wing (2005-03-06)6 March 2005 (aged 20) 13 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Rinka Matsuda Fullback (2001-12-05)5 December 2001 (aged 23) 14 Japan Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix
Sora Nishimura Fullback (2000-09-29)29 September 2000 (aged 24) 21 Japan Mie Pearls

New Zealand

Head coach: New Zealand Allan Bunting

New Zealand named their final 32-player squad on 25 July 2025.[29]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Vici-Rose Green Hooker (2002-08-04)4 August 2002 (aged 23) 2 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Atlanta Lolohea Hooker (2003-04-16)16 April 2003 (aged 22) 7 New Zealand Blues / Canterbury
Georgia Ponsonby Hooker (1999-12-14)14 December 1999 (aged 25) 31 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Kate Henwood Prop (1989-01-28)28 January 1989 (aged 36) 10 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Tanya Kalounivale Prop (1999-01-20)20 January 1999 (aged 26) 22 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu Prop (2004-11-24)24 November 2004 (aged 20) 1 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Amy Rule Prop (2000-07-15)15 July 2000 (aged 25) 30 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Awhina Tangen-Wainohu Prop (1997-12-16)16 December 1997 (aged 27) 7 New Zealand Blues / Waikato
Chryss Viliko Prop (2000-12-25)25 December 2000 (aged 24) 13 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Laura Bayfield Second row (1999-03-05)5 March 1999 (aged 26) 1 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Alana Bremner Second row (1997-02-10)10 February 1997 (aged 28) 29 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Chelsea Bremner Second row (1995-04-11)11 April 1995 (aged 30) 22 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Maia Roos Second row (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 24) 33 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u Back row (2002-03-02)2 March 2002 (aged 23) 29 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Jorja Miller Back row (2004-02-08)8 February 2004 (aged 21) 2 New Zealand New Zealand 7s / Canterbury
Kaipo Olsen-Baker Back row (2002-05-01)1 May 2002 (aged 23) 12 New Zealand Matatū / Manawatū
Layla Sae Back row (2000-10-22)22 October 2000 (aged 24) 14 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Manawatū
Kennedy Tukuafu Back row (1996-10-01)1 October 1996 (aged 28) 30 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Iritana Hohaia Scrum-half (2000-03-01)1 March 2000 (aged 25) 17 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Taranaki
Maia Joseph Scrum-half (2002-05-20)20 May 2002 (aged 23) 11 New Zealand Matatū / Otago
Risi Pouri-Lane Scrum-half (2000-05-28)28 May 2000 (aged 25) 2 New Zealand New Zealand 7s / Tasman
Kelly Brazier Fly-half (1989-10-28)28 October 1989 (aged 35) 43 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Bay of Plenty
Ruahei Demant Fly-half (1995-04-21)21 April 1995 (aged 30) 45 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Sylvia Brunt Centre (2004-01-01)1 January 2004 (aged 21) 25 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Amy du Plessis Centre (1999-07-07)7 July 1999 (aged 26) 21 New Zealand Matatū / Canterbury
Theresa Setefano Centre (1995-02-25)25 February 1995 (aged 30) 19 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Stacey Waaka Centre (1995-11-03)3 November 1995 (aged 29) 27 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Ayesha Leti-I'iga Wing (1999-01-03)3 January 1999 (aged 26) 26 New Zealand Hurricanes Poua / Wellington
Katelyn Vaha'akolo Wing (2000-04-18)18 April 2000 (aged 25) 17 New Zealand Blues / Auckland
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe Wing (1991-07-12)12 July 1991 (aged 34) 28 New Zealand Blues / Northland
Renee Holmes Fullback (1999-12-21)21 December 1999 (aged 25) 24 New Zealand Chiefs Manawa / Waikato
Braxton Sorensen-McGee Fullback (2006-10-26)26 October 2006 (aged 18) 3 New Zealand Blues / Auckland

Spain

Head coach: Spain Juan González Marruecos

Spain named their final 32-player squad on 11 August 2025.[15][30]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Cristina Blanco Hooker (1995-09-30)30 September 1995 (aged 29) 31 England Trailfinders
Nuria Jou Hooker (2001-11-10)10 November 2001 (aged 23) 11 Spain UE Santboiana
Marieta Román Hooker (1999-02-12)12 February 1999 (aged 26) 23 Spain Cocodrilas
Inés Antolínez Prop (1997-01-16)16 January 1997 (aged 28) 21 Spain El Salvador
Sidorella Bracic Prop (1993-06-12)12 June 1993 (aged 32) 27 Spain El Salvador
Mireia de Andrés Prop (1999-09-10)10 September 1999 (aged 25) 9 Spain Sant Cugat
Laura Delgado (cc) Prop (1990-04-07)7 April 1990 (aged 35) 51 England Harlequins
Eider García Prop (2005-02-03)3 February 2005 (aged 20) 5 France Lyon OU
Gemma Silva Prop (2005-05-09)9 May 2005 (aged 20) 6 Spain AVR FC Barcelona
Lourdes Alameda Second row (1991-07-29)29 July 1991 (aged 34) 42 France AC Bobigny 93
Mónica Castelo Second row (1987-04-18)18 April 1987 (aged 38) 28 France Stade Rennais
Elena Martínez Second row (1995-09-09)9 September 1995 (aged 29) 9 France Stade Rennais
Ana Peralta Second row (2003-06-25)25 June 2003 (aged 22) 8 Spain CRAT
Anna Puig Second row (1999-10-14)14 October 1999 (aged 25) 36 Spain UE Santboiana
Victoria Rosell Second row (2005-09-30)30 September 2005 (aged 19) 7 Spain Complutense Cisneros
Nerea García Flanker (1996-11-17)17 November 1996 (aged 28) 8 Spain El Salvador
Alba Capell Back row (2003-10-28)28 October 2003 (aged 21) 29 England Sale Sharks
Valentina Pérez Back row (2004-12-27)27 December 2004 (aged 20) 7 Spain Turia
Lia Piñeiro Back row (2001-08-18)18 August 2001 (aged 24) 10 Spain Olímpico de Pozuelo
Maider Aresti Scrum-half (2003-07-24)24 July 2003 (aged 22) 13 Spain Getxo
Anne Fernández de Corres Scrum-half (1998-05-30)30 May 1998 (aged 27) 35 Spain Eibar RT
Bingbing Vergara Scrum-half (2005-04-19)19 April 2005 (aged 20) 9 Spain El Salvador
Amàlia Argudo Fly-half (2000-01-24)24 January 2000 (aged 25) 25 France Stade Toulousain
Lea Ducher Centre (2002-04-29)29 April 2002 (aged 23) 5 Spain Cocodrilas
Clàudia Peña Centre (2004-10-26)26 October 2004 (aged 20) 26 England Harlequins
Claudia Pérez Centre (2004-06-29)29 June 2004 (aged 21) 17 Spain Majadahonda
Zahía Pérez Centre (2004-01-14)14 January 2004 (aged 21) 30 Spain Complutense Cisneros
Alba Vinuesa (cc) Centre (1999-03-30)30 March 1999 (aged 26) 35 France Stade Français
Claudia Cano Wing (2005-08-02)2 August 2005 (aged 20) 14 Spain Complutense Cisneros
Ana Cortés Wing (2006-11-07)7 November 2006 (aged 18) 6 Spain CRC Pozuelo
Tecla Masoko Wing (2000-05-20)20 May 2000 (aged 25) 8 Spain El Salvador
Clara Piquero Wing (1999-02-11)11 February 1999 (aged 26) 28 France Section Paloise

Pool D

Brazil

Head coach: Uruguay Emiliano Caffera

Brazil named their final 32-player squad on 28 July 2025.[31][4][32]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Isabela Gomes Saccomanno Hooker (1997-10-16)16 October 1997 (aged 27) 9 Brazil São José
Júlia Leni Lima Hooker (2004-06-12)12 June 2004 (aged 21) 12 Brazil Curitiba
Natália Jonck Hooker (1996-12-13)13 December 1996 (aged 28) 2 Australia Brothers Rugby Club
Franciele Barros Prop (1995-05-08)8 May 1995 (aged 30) 11 Portugal Sporting
Giovana Mamede Prop (2004-04-21)21 April 2004 (aged 21) 2 Brazil Jacareí
Pâmela Santos Prop (1992-09-10)10 September 1992 (aged 32) 4 Brazil Charrua
Samara Vergara Prop (1993-02-20)20 February 1993 (aged 32) 8 Brazil Pasteur
Taís Prioste Prop (1999-04-09)9 April 1999 (aged 26) 10 France Bobigny
Ana Carolina Santana Second row (1988-07-08)8 July 1988 (aged 37) 4 Brazil Melina
Dayana Dakar Second row (1997-07-18)18 July 1997 (aged 28) 9 Brazil Niterói
Eshyllen Coimbra (c) Second row (2000-08-18)18 August 2000 (aged 25) 14 Brazil Elshaddai
Camilla Ísis Carvalho Back row (2002-06-30)30 June 2002 (aged 23) 3 Brazil Elshaddai
Íris Coluna Back row (1990-07-21)21 July 1990 (aged 35) 8 Brazil Poli
Larissa Carvalho Back row (2003-05-31)31 May 2003 (aged 22) 8 Brazil Curitiba
Larissa Henwood Back row (1994-01-24)24 January 1994 (aged 31) 6 New Zealand Counties Manukau
Letícia Medeiros Back row (1994-12-19)19 December 1994 (aged 30) 9 Brazil Jacareí
Letícia Silva Back row (2005-12-29)29 December 2005 (aged 19) 5 Brazil Melina
Marcelle Souza Back row (1996-07-22)22 July 1996 (aged 29) 4 Brazil Elshaddai
Aline Bednarski Scrum-half (1996-04-24)24 April 1996 (aged 29) 11 Brazil Pasteur
Luiza Campos Scrum-half (1990-07-30)30 July 1990 (aged 35) 10 Brazil Charrua
Leila Silva Scrum-half (1996-10-23)23 October 1996 (aged 28) 3 Brazil Leoas de Paraisópolis
Fernanda Tenório Fly-half (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 23) 8 Brazil Elshaddai
Maria Gabriela Graf Fly-half (1995-12-02)2 December 1995 (aged 29) 4 Australia Brothers Rugby Club
Raquel Kochhann Fly-half (1992-10-06)6 October 1992 (aged 32) 6 Brazil Charrua
Carolyne Katrine Pereira Centre (2003-07-08)8 July 2003 (aged 22) 3 Brazil Melina
Edna Santini Centre (1992-07-15)15 July 1992 (aged 33) 9 Brazil São José
Mariana Nicolau Centre (1997-11-16)16 November 1997 (aged 27) 3 Brazil São José
Marina Fioravanti Centre (1993-10-06)6 October 1993 (aged 31) 5 Brazil Poli
Giovanna Barth Wing (2004-03-15)15 March 2004 (aged 21) 4 Brazil Maringá
Bianca Silva Wing (1998-07-22)22 July 1998 (aged 27) 3 Brazil Leoas de Paraisópolis
Isadora Lopes Wing (1997-08-03)3 August 1997 (aged 28) 7 Brazil Melina
Yasmim Soares Fullback (1999-05-05)5 May 1999 (aged 26) 3 Brazil Melina

France

Head coach: France Gaëlle Mignot & David Ortiz France announced their 32 player squad on 2 August 2025.[33][8]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Manon Bigot Hooker (1990-06-06)6 June 1990 (aged 35) 14 France Blagnac SC
Agathe Gérin Hooker (1995-05-21)21 May 1995 (aged 30) 57 France Stade Bordelais
Élisa Riffonneau Hooker (2003-11-26)26 November 2003 (aged 21) 17 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Makarita Baleinadogo Prop (2002-02-09)9 February 2002 (aged 23) 0 France Stade Bordelais
Rose Bernadou Prop (2000-03-27)27 March 2000 (aged 25) 21 France Montpellier HR
Yllana Brosseau Prop (2000-09-05)5 September 2000 (aged 24) 22 France Stade Bordelais
Annaëlle Deshayes Prop (1996-03-16)16 March 1996 (aged 29) 49 France Stade Bordelais
Assia Khalfaoui Prop (2001-03-24)24 March 2001 (aged 24) 31 France Stade Bordelais
Madoussou Fall Second row (1998-03-17)17 March 1998 (aged 27) 40 France Stade Bordelais
Manaé Feleu Second row (2000-02-03)3 February 2000 (aged 25) 27 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Hina Ikahehegi Second row (2003-04-29)29 April 2003 (aged 22) 4 France Stade Villeneuvois LM
Axelle Berthoumieu Back row (2000-07-09)9 July 2000 (aged 25) 22 France Blagnac SC
Léa Champon Back row (2003-02-25)25 February 2003 (aged 22) 9 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Khoudedia Cissokho Back row (1999-06-22)22 June 1999 (aged 26) 1 France Stade Bordelais
Charlotte Escudero Back row (2000-12-26)26 December 2000 (aged 24) 27 France Stade Toulousain
Teani Feleu Back row (2002-12-19)19 December 2002 (aged 22) 12 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Taïna Maka Back row (2004-12-22)22 December 2004 (aged 20) 2 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Marie Morland Back row (2005-10-05)5 October 2005 (aged 19) 0 France Lyon OU
Séraphine Okemba Back row (1995-12-03)3 December 1995 (aged 29) 8 France Lyon OU
Pauline Bourdon Sansus Scrum-half (1995-11-04)4 November 1995 (aged 29) 66 France Stade Toulousain
Alexandra Chambon Scrum-half (2000-08-02)2 August 2000 (aged 25) 30 France FC Grenoble Amazones
Carla Neisen Scrum-half (1996-03-08)8 March 1996 (aged 29) 27 France Blagnac SC
Carla Arbez Fly-half (1999-05-24)24 May 1999 (aged 26) 13 France Stade Bordelais
Lina Queyroi Fly-half (2001-05-18)18 May 2001 (aged 24) 23 France Stade Toulousain
Lina Tuy Fly-half (2004-09-10)10 September 2004 (aged 20) 8 France ASM Romagnat
Nassira Konde Centre (1999-07-30)30 July 1999 (aged 26) 15 France Stade Bordelais
Gaby Vernier Centre (1997-06-02)2 June 1997 (aged 28) 52 France Blagnac SC
Kelly Arbey Wing (2005-05-09)9 May 2005 (aged 20) 6 France Stade Toulousain
Joanna Grisez Wing (1996-10-05)5 October 1996 (aged 28) 9 France Stade Bordelais
Marine Ménager Wing (1996-07-26)26 July 1996 (aged 29) 58 France Montpellier HR
Émilie Boulard Fullback (1999-08-23)23 August 1999 (aged 25) 36 France Blagnac SC
Morgane Bourgeois Fullback (2003-02-06)6 February 2003 (aged 22) 14 France Stade Bordelais

Italy

Head coach: Italy Fabio Roselli

Italy named their final 32-player squad on 11 August 2025.[10][34]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Desiree Spinelli Hooker (2005-04-28)28 April 2005 (aged 20) 4 Italy Benetton
Vittoria Vecchini Hooker (2002-01-13)13 January 2002 (aged 23) 38 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Gaia Maris Prop (2001-12-05)5 December 2001 (aged 23) 39 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Alessia Pilani Prop (1999-03-06)6 March 1999 (aged 26) 8 France Stade Bordelais
Sara Seye Prop (2000-08-26)26 August 2000 (aged 24) 34 England Trailfinders
Emanuela Stecca Prop (1997-02-24)24 February 1997 (aged 28) 18 Italy Villorba Rugby
Silvia Turani Prop (1995-07-06)6 July 1995 (aged 30) 44 England Harlequins
Giordana Duca Second row (1992-09-18)18 September 1992 (aged 32) 58 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Valeria Fedrighi Second row (1992-09-05)5 September 1992 (aged 32) 64 Italy Rugby Colorno
Alessandra Frangipani Second row (2003-07-12)12 July 2003 (aged 22) 12 Italy Villorba Rugby
Isabella Locatelli Second row (1994-10-23)23 October 1994 (aged 30) 55 Italy Rugby Colorno
Sara Tounesi Second row (1995-07-19)19 July 1995 (aged 30) 50 France Stade Bordelais
Ilaria Arrighetti Back row (1993-03-02)2 March 1993 (aged 32) 62 France Stade Rennais
Elisa Giordano (c) Back row (1990-11-01)1 November 1990 (aged 34) 75 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Laura Gurioli Back row (1995-02-02)2 February 1995 (aged 30) 16 Italy Villorba Rugby
Alissa Ranuccini Back row (2000-06-28)28 June 2000 (aged 25) 15 France Lyon OU
Francesca Sgorbini Back row (2001-01-07)7 January 2001 (aged 24) 34 France ASM Romagnat
Beatrice Veronese Back row (1996-03-11)11 March 1996 (aged 29) 29 France Toulon Provence Méditerranée
Alia Bitonci Scrum-half (2006-03-27)27 March 2006 (aged 19) 7 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Francesca Granzotto Scrum-half (2002-03-22)22 March 2002 (aged 23) 21 England Exeter Chiefs
Sofia Stefan Scrum-half (1992-05-12)12 May 1992 (aged 33) 98 France Toulon Provence Méditerranée
Beatrice Capomaggi Fly-half (1997-04-29)29 April 1997 (aged 28) 23 Italy Villorba Rugby
Veronica Madia Fly-half (1995-01-16)16 January 1995 (aged 30) 58 France Blagnac SC
Sara Mannini Fly-half (2005-08-28)28 August 2005 (aged 19) 9 Italy Rugby Colorno
Emma Stevanin Fly-half (2002-04-11)11 April 2002 (aged 23) 24 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Gaia Buso Centre (2002-08-19)19 August 2002 (aged 23) 3 Italy Villorba Rugby
Giada Corradini Centre (2002-04-17)17 April 2002 (aged 23) 1 France Montpellier HR
Beatrice Rigoni Centre (1995-08-01)1 August 1995 (aged 30) 86 England Sale Sharks
Michela Sillari Centre (1993-02-23)23 February 1993 (aged 32) 92 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova
Alyssa D'Incà Wing (2002-03-23)23 March 2002 (aged 23) 33 France Blagnac SC
Aura Muzzo Wing (1997-04-12)12 April 1997 (aged 28) 55 France Lyon OU
Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi Fullback (2001-12-06)6 December 2001 (aged 23) 41 Italy Valsugana Rugby Padova

South Africa

Head coach: South Africa Swys de Bruin

South Africa named their final 32-player squad on 9 August 2025.[14][35]

Player Position Date of birth (age) Caps Club/province
Micke Günter Hooker (1998-10-25)25 October 1998 (aged 26) 13 England Leicester Tigers
Lindelwa Gwala Hooker (1997-08-24)24 August 1997 (aged 27) 35 Unattached
Luchell Hanekom Hooker (2001-01-17)17 January 2001 (aged 24) 9 South Africa Western Province
Sanelisiwe Charlie Prop (2000-05-01)1 May 2000 (aged 25) 26 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Xoliswa Khuzwayo Prop (1999-06-17)17 June 1999 (aged 26) 8 South Africa Golden Lions Women
Yonela Ngxingolo Prop (1998-03-03)3 March 1998 (aged 27) 35 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Babalwa Latsha Prop (1994-03-31)31 March 1994 (aged 31) 36 Unattached
Nombuyekezo Mdliki Prop (2002-03-19)19 March 2002 (aged 23) 5 South Africa Border Ladies
Nolusindiso Booi (c) Second row (1985-06-29)29 June 1985 (aged 40) 52 South Africa Western Province
Danelle Lochner Second row (1997-05-16)16 May 1997 (aged 28) 19 England Harlequins
Nomsai Mokwai Second row (1992-08-30)30 August 1992 (aged 32) 13 South Africa Western Province
Anathi Qolo Second row (1998-02-21)21 February 1998 (aged 27) 9 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Vainah Ubisi Second row (2003-02-20)20 February 2003 (aged 22) 18 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Aseza Hele Back row (1994-11-26)26 November 1994 (aged 30) 28 South Africa Boland Dames
Catha Jacobs Back row (1998-06-02)2 June 1998 (aged 27) 22 Unattached
Lerato Makua Back row (1999-12-07)7 December 1999 (aged 25) 15 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Sinazo Mcatshulwa Back row (1996-12-24)24 December 1996 (aged 28) 38 Unattached
Sizophila Solontsi Back row (1992-03-09)9 March 1992 (aged 33) 28 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Faith Tshauke Back row (1995-12-16)16 December 1995 (aged 29) 3 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Unam Tose Scrum-half (2000-05-03)3 May 2000 (aged 25) 27 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Tayla Kinsey Scrum-half (1993-09-05)5 September 1993 (aged 31) 40 South Africa Sharks Women
Libbie Janse van Rensburg Fly-half (1994-09-28)28 September 1994 (aged 30) 27 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Mary Zulu Fly-half (2002-12-06)6 December 2002 (aged 22) 15 South Africa Sharks Women
Zintle Mpupha Centre (1993-12-25)25 December 1993 (aged 31) 26 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Aphiwe Ngwevu Centre (1998-05-14)14 May 1998 (aged 27) 27 South Africa Border Ladies
Chumisa Qawe Centre (1999-11-15)15 November 1999 (aged 25) 22 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Eloise Webb Centre (1996-03-05)5 March 1996 (aged 29) 17 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Jakkie Cilliers Wing (2000-10-30)30 October 2000 (aged 24) 19 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Ayanda Malinga Wing (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 (aged 27) 13 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Maceala Samboya Wing (1999-07-30)30 July 1999 (aged 26) 4 South Africa Boland Dames
Byrhandré Dolf Fullback (2003-07-04)4 July 2003 (aged 22) 22 South Africa Bulls Daisies
Nadine Roos Fullback (1996-05-09)9 May 1996 (aged 29) 18 Unattached

Statistics

Squad caps

Nation Caps Most capped player Least capped player
 Australia 610 Ashley Marsters (41) Manu'a Moleka / Caitlin Urwin (0)
 Brazil 211 Eshyllen Coimbra (14) Natália Jonck / Giovana Mamede (2)
 Canada 893 Tyson Beukeboom (77) Taylor McKnight (1)
 England 1421 Emily Scarratt (118) Abi Burton / Lilli Ives Campion / Jade Shekells (3)
 Fiji 364 Karalaini Naisewa (28) Kelerayani Luvu / Mere Vocevoce (0)
 France 720 Pauline Bourdon Sansus (66) Makarita Baleinadogo / Marie Morland (0)
 Ireland 602 Linda Djougang (48) Beth Buttimer (0)
 Italy 1206 Sofia Stefan (98) Giada Corradini (1)
 Japan 744 Seina Saito (50) Miharu Machida (4)
 New Zealand 601 Ruahei Demant (45) Laura Bayfield / Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (1)
 Samoa 226 Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (24) Madisen-Jade Iva / Faith Nonutunu / Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa / Keilamarita Pouri-Lane / JayJay Taylor (0)
 Scotland 1032 Lana Skeldon (81) Hannah Walker (0)
 South Africa 689 Nolusindiso Booi (52) Faith Tshauke (3)
 Spain 619 Laura Delgado (51) Lea Ducher / Eider García (5)
 United States 675 Hope Rogers (56) Hope Cooper (0)
 Wales 920 Carys Phillips (84) Branwen Metcalfe (0)

Squad ages

The age for each player listed below is their age on 22 August 2025, the day that the World Cup begins.

  • The oldest player at the tournament is Nolusindiso Booi (South Africa), at the age of 40.
  • The youngest player at the tournament is Waiaria Ellis (Australia), at the age of 17.
  • The age gap between the oldest and youngest players is 22 years and 74 days.
Nation Oldest player Youngest player
 Australia Emily Chancellor (34 years, 2 days) Waiaria Ellis (17 years, 345 days)
 Brazil Ana Carolina Santana (37 years, 45 days) Letícia Silva (19 years, 236 days)
 Canada Karen Paquin (38 years, 19 days) Taylor McKnight (22 years, 139 days)
 England Natasha Hunt (36 years, 154 days) Lilli Ives Campion (21 years, 316 days)
 Fiji Rusila Nagasau (38 years, 18 days) Carletta Yee (18 years, 62 days)
 France Manon Bigot (35 years, 77 days) Marie Morland (19 years, 321 days)
 Ireland Nicole Fowley (32 years, 242 days) Beth Buttimer (20 years, 4 days)
 Italy Elisa Giordano (34 years, 294 days) Alia Bitonci (19 years, 148 days)
 Japan Seina Saito (33 years, 84 days) Misaki Matsumura (20 years, 169 days)
 New Zealand Kate Henwood (36 years, 206 days) Braxton Sorensen-McGee (18 years, 300 days)
 Samoa Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (37 years, 296 days) Faith Nonutunu (20 years, 36 days)
 Scotland Molly Wright (34 years, 101 days) Hannah Walker (20 years, 354 days)
 South Africa Nolusindiso Booi (40 years, 54 days) Byrhandré Dolf (22 years, 49 days)
 Spain Mónica Castelo (38 years, 126 days) Ana Cortés (18 years, 288 days)
 United States Kate Zackary (36 years, 27 days) Sariah Ibarra (19 years, 337 days)
 Wales Kerin Lake (35 years, 90 days) Seren Lockwood (18 years, 298 days)

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