BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when the 2027 Women's World Cup European qualification draw takes place and how it works?

England great Emily Scarratt has retired from rugby, the double Women's World Cup-winner announced Tuesday. Scarratt, a versatile back, won 119 caps over 17 years and became England's record scorer with 754 points.

Kate Middleton showed support for England amid the final of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, celebrating the group ahead of their match at Allianz Stadium in London with a social media post.

Former Lioness Izzy Christiansen has been named assistant coach of the England Women's Under-23s squad. The 34-year-old was capped 31 times for England and represented Birmingham City, Manchester City, Lyon and Everton during her career.

The England Rugby Women’s Pathway have announced two groups for the opening positional camp of the 2025/26 season.

The much-anticipated showdown between England Women and Pakistan Women is upon us in the 16th match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. England, led by Nat Sciver-Brunt, seeks to extend their winning streak, while Pakistan, under Fatima Sana, aims to turn their fortunes around after three losses.