Summary

  • South Africa set to qualify for Women's World Cup quarter-finals for first time after stunning Italy in Pool D

  • Springbok Women will go through to last eight if France beat Brazil

  • France thrashing Brazil in Exeter - watch live

  1. Who has made Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals?published at 15:20 British Summer Time 31 August

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    Ireland joined England and Scotland in the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating Spain 43-22 in their second Pool C match.

    Ireland scored seven tries to clinch a bonus-point 43-27 win over Spain and are set to face defending champions New Zealand next Sunday to decide who wins Pool C.

    The Black Ferns face Japan in their second pool match later on Sunday, knowing that victory will put them through to the last eight.

    Scotland overcame Fiji 29-15 in Salford on Saturday and will face second seeds Canada next weekend to decide who wins Pool B.

    Wales' hopes of qualifying for the last eight ended with a 42-0 defeat by Canada.

    In Pool A, tournament favourites England scored 14 tries in a record 92-3 World Cup win over amateurs Samoa.

    Australia and the United States drew a dramatic match 31-31 with both still in contention for the second Pool A qualifying spot heading into the final round of group games.

    Sunday's other two fixtures take place in Pool D and are Italy v group leaders South Africa (15:30 BST) in York, and fourth seeds France v World Cup debutants Brazil in Exeter (16:45 BST).

    To find up-to-date pool standings, full group fixtures and results as well as BBC coverage details for all 32 of the matches, click here.

  2. 'I'm excited to support women's sport' - Kelly watches the Red Roses at Rugby World Cuppublished at 15:14 British Summer Time 31 August

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    'I'm excited to support women's sports' - Kelly watches the Roses at Rugby World Cup

    Lioness & Euro 2025 winner Chloe Kelly shows her support for the Red Roses at the Women's Rugby World Cup and champions the growth of women's sport.

  3. Women's Rugby World Cup - all you need to knowpublished at 15:12 British Summer Time 31 August

    The 10th edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup takes place in England from 22 August to 27 September, with coverage of every match live on the BBC.

    Host nation England have won their last 27 matches and are the favourites to lift the trophy at Twickenham.

    Defending champions New Zealand, as well Canada, France and Australia, will all fancy their chances of denying England a home victory.

    Scotland, Wales and Ireland will all seek to impress, while global superstar Ilona Maher of the United States will look to leave her mark on the tournament.

    The competition has been expanded from the 12 teams that took part in 2022, with 16 sides participating, including debutants Brazil.

    To keep up to date and read more, click here.

  4. Which stadiums host Women's Rugby World Cup games?published at 15:11 British Summer Time 31 August

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    Eight stadiums will host games at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England, with the final taking place at the 82,000-seater Twickenham Stadium.

    The tournament started with hosts England facing the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.

    Brighton's Amex Stadium, the York Community Stadium, and Bristol's Ashton Gate are hosting games too.

    Sandy Park in Exeter, Salford Community Stadium and Franklin's Gardens in Northampton complete the line-up.

    The tournament will run from 22 August to 27 September 2025.

    The final at Twickenham has sold out - making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a women's rugby union match.

    The current record was also set at Twickenham, when 58,498 watched England beat France in the 2023 Six Nations.

    Every match of the tournament will be available live on the BBC.

    This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.