2025 Women's Rugby World Cup squads

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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]

Contents

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]

TeamCoachCaptainSquad Announced
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Flag of England.svg Joanne Yapp Emily Chancellor & Siokapesi Palu [3] 4 August 2025
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Flag of Uruguay.svg Emiliano Caffera Eshyllen Coimbra [4] 28 July 2025
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Flag of France.svg Kévin Rouet Alex Tessier [5] 24 July 2025
Flag of England.svg  England Flag of New Zealand.svg John Mitchell Zoe Aldcroft [6] 24 July 2025
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ioan Cunningham Alfreda Fisher Maria [7] 9 August 2025
Flag of France.svg  France Flag of France.svg Gaëlle Mignot & David Ortiz  [ fr ] Manaé Feleu [8] 2 August 2025
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Flag of England.svg Scott Bemand Edel McMahon & Sam Monaghan [9] 11 August 2025
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Roselli Elisa Giordano [10] 11 August 2025
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lesley McKenzie Iroha Nagata [11] 28 July 2025
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Flag of New Zealand.svg Allan Bunting Ruahei Demant & Kennedy Tukuafu 25 July 2025
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Flag of Samoa.svg Mata'afa Ramsey Tomokino Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa [12] 1 August 2025
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Flag of Scotland.svg Bryan Easson Rachel Malcolm [13] 7 August 2025
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Flag of South Africa.svg Swys de Bruin Nolusindiso Booi [14] 9 August 2025
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Flag of Spain.svg Juan González Marruecos Laura Delgado & Alba Vinuesa [15] 11 August 2025
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sione Fukofuka Kate Zackary [16] 17 July 2025
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Sean Lynn Alex Callender & Kate Williams [17] 11 August 2025

Pool A

Australia

Head coach: Flag of England.svg 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)CapsClub/province
Katalina Amosa Hooker (2001-05-26)26 May 2001 (aged 24)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Tania Naden Hooker (1992-02-20)20 February 1992 (aged 33)25 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Adiana Talakai Hooker (1999-02-24)24 February 1999 (aged 26)18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Bree-Anna Browne Prop (1997-03-29)29 March 1997 (aged 28)13 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Brianna Hoy Prop (2000-07-07)7 July 2000 (aged 25)8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Eva Karpani Prop (1996-06-18)18 June 1996 (aged 29)37 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Lydia Kavoa Prop (1993-11-08)8 November 1993 (aged 31)9 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Bridie O'Gorman Prop (1998-12-08)8 December 1998 (aged 26)33 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Faliki Pohiva Prop (2001-04-16)16 April 2001 (aged 24)4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Annabelle Codey Second row (1997-02-03)3 February 1997 (aged 28)7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Ashley Fernandez Second row (2002-10-24)24 October 2002 (aged 22)4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Kaitlan Leaney Second row (2000-10-10)10 October 2000 (aged 24)31 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Michaela Leonard Second row (1995-03-06)6 March 1995 (aged 30)38 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Emily Chancellor (cc) Back row (1991-08-20)20 August 1991 (aged 34)30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Piper Duck Back row (2001-04-02)2 April 2001 (aged 24)18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Ashley Marsters Back row (1993-11-02)2 November 1993 (aged 31)41 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Siokapesi Palu (cc) Back row (1996-10-15)15 October 1996 (aged 28)21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Tabua Tuinakauvadra Back row (2002-12-27)27 December 2002 (aged 22)18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Layne Morgan Scrum-half (1999-04-20)20 April 1999 (aged 26)36 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Samantha Wood Scrum-half (2004-07-17)17 July 2004 (aged 21)7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Waiaria Ellis Fly-half (2007-09-11)11 September 2007 (aged 17)3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Tia Hinds Fly-half (2002-11-05)5 November 2002 (aged 22)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Faitala Moleka Fly-half (2005-01-29)29 January 2005 (aged 20)21 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Georgina Friedrichs Centre (1995-04-14)14 April 1995 (aged 30)34 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Trilleen Pomare Centre (1993-04-05)5 April 1993 (aged 32)40 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Cecilia Smith Centre (1994-03-13)13 March 1994 (aged 31)24 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Western Force
Manu'a Moleka 1 Centre (2007-01-10)10 January 2007 (aged 18)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Desiree Miller Wing (2002-01-13)13 January 2002 (aged 23)19 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Maya Stewart Wing (2000-03-14)14 March 2000 (aged 25)18 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs
Caitlin Urwin Wing (2000-03-10)10 March 2000 (aged 25)0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Charlotte Caslick 1 Fullback (1995-03-09)9 March 1995 (aged 30)5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Lori Cramer Fullback (1993-03-08)8 March 1993 (aged 32)30 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Caitlyn Halse Fullback (2006-09-18)18 September 2006 (aged 18)11 Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs

England

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg John Mitchell

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

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

Samoa

Head coach: Flag of Samoa.svg Mata'afa Ramsey Tomokino

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

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Avau Valentina Filimaua Hooker (2003-08-04)4 August 2003 (aged 22)8 Flag of New Zealand.svg Linwood RFC / Canterbury / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Cathy Ulu'ulumatafolau Leuta Hooker (2001-07-27)27 July 2001 (aged 24)9 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg 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 Flag of New Zealand.svg 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 Flag of New Zealand.svg MAC Rugby / Hawkes Bay / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Ana Mamea Prop (2001-11-23)23 November 2001 (aged 23)14 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Ti Tauasosi Prop (1987-11-06)6 November 1987 (aged 37)10 Flag of New Zealand.svg Marist Old Boys / Auckland / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Second row (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Ana-Lise Sio Second row (1996-01-03)3 January 1996 (aged 29)8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg 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 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe RFC / Counties Manukau
Joanna Fanene-Lolo Back row (1998-11-11)11 November 1998 (aged 26)3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Marist Old Boys / Auckland
Nina Foaese Back row (1988-10-24)24 October 1988 (aged 36)23 Flag of New Zealand.svg Norths RFC / Wellington / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Christabelle Onesemo-Tuilaepa Back row (2004-09-07)7 September 2004 (aged 20)1 Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg 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 37)24 Flag of New Zealand.svg Linwood RFC / Canterbury
Ana-Maria Afuie Scrum-half (1997-04-17)17 April 1997 (aged 28)6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sunnybank RFC
Saelua Leaula Scrum-half (1997-07-17)17 July 1997 (aged 28)15
Fa'alua Tugaga Scrum-half (2001-12-22)22 December 2001 (aged 23)7
Drenna Falaniko Centre (2004-01-30)30 January 2004 (aged 21)4 Flag of New Zealand.svg 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 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brothers Rugby Club
Fa'asua Makisi Centre (1994-03-16)16 March 1994 (aged 31)2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Oriental Rongotai / Wellington
Keilamarita Pouri-Lane Centre (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 (aged 29)0 Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Harmony Vatau Centre (2004-04-19)19 April 2004 (aged 21)7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Endeavour Hills / Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg 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 Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of Tonga.svg Penina Pasifika
Karla Wright-Akeli Fullback (2001-09-15)15 September 2001 (aged 23)7 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ponsonby Fillies / Auckland

United States

Head coach: Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sione Fukofuka

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

1 On 31 August, Bulou Mataitoga was ruled out of the tournament, after sustaining an injury during a training session. She was replaced by Tess Feury. [22]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Hope Cooper Hooker (1998-04-01)1 April 1998 (aged 27)0 Flag of the United States.svg Bay Breakers
Paige Stathopoulos Hooker (1993-08-23)23 August 1993 (aged 31)18 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders / Flag of the United States.svg Boston Banshees
Kathryn Treder Hooker (1996-03-17)17 March 1996 (aged 29)31 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning / Flag of the United States.svg Bay Breakers
Catie Benson Prop (1992-02-10)10 February 1992 (aged 33)47 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks / Flag of the United States.svg Boston Banshees
Charli Jacoby Prop (1989-10-09)9 October 1989 (aged 35)36 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs / Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland Reds
Maya Learned Prop (1996-04-08)8 April 1996 (aged 29)18 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Alivia Leatherman Prop (2002-08-09)9 August 2002 (aged 23)7 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders / Flag of the United States.svg Twin Cities Gemini
Hope Rogers Prop (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 (aged 32)56 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Keia Mae Sagapolu Prop (2000-05-12)12 May 2000 (aged 25)20 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers / Flag of Australia (converted).svg ACT Brumbies
Emerson Allen Second row (1999-05-01)1 May 1999 (aged 26)2 Flag of the United States.svg Twin Cities Gemini
Rachel Ehrecke Second row (1999-12-06)6 December 1999 (aged 25)23 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Erica Jarrell-Searcy Second row (1999-02-25)25 February 1999 (aged 26)20 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Hallie Taufo'ou Second row (1994-05-26)26 May 1994 (aged 31)28 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning / Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Tahlia Brody Back row (1994-09-10)10 September 1994 (aged 30)20 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers / Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Rachel Johnson Back row (1991-02-05)5 February 1991 (aged 34)37 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs / Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Georgie Perris-Redding Back row (1997-01-10)10 January 1997 (aged 28)16 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Freda Tafuna Back row (2003-08-31)31 August 2003 (aged 21)14 Flag of the United States.svg Lindenwood University
Kate Zackary (c) Back row (1989-07-26)26 July 1989 (aged 36)46 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Cassidy Bargell Scrum-half (1999-12-28)28 December 1999 (aged 25)9 Flag of the United States.svg Boston Banshees
Olivia Ortiz Scrum-half (1997-10-23)23 October 1997 (aged 27)26 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Kristin Bitter Fly-half (2001-02-03)3 February 2001 (aged 24)4 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
McKenzie Hawkins Fly-half (1997-01-08)8 January 1997 (aged 28)26 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Gabby Cantorna Centre (1995-08-02)2 August 1995 (aged 30)33 Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
Joanne Fa'avesi Centre (1992-02-05)5 February 1992 (aged 33)6 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Emily Henrich Centre (1999-11-10)10 November 1999 (aged 25)25 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers / Flag of the United States.svg Boston Banshees
Alev Kelter Centre (1991-03-21)21 March 1991 (aged 34)31 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning / Flag of the United States.svg Bay Breakers
Ilona Maher Centre (1996-08-12)12 August 1996 (aged 29)7 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears / Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Erica Coulibaly Wing (2001-08-26)26 August 2001 (aged 23)3 Flag of the United States.svg Denver Onyx
Cheta Emba Wing (1993-07-16)16 July 1993 (aged 32)16 Flag of the United States.svg Boston Banshees
Sariah Ibarra Wing (2005-09-19)19 September 2005 (aged 19)5 Flag of the United States.svg USA Sevens
Lotte Sharp Wing (1995-01-13)13 January 1995 (aged 30)18 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Tess Feury 1 Fullback (1996-03-15)15 March 1996 (aged 29)34 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Bulou Mataitoga 1 Fullback (1994-04-08)8 April 1994 (aged 31)27 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning / Flag of the United States.svg Bay Breakers

Pool B

Canada

Head coach: Flag of France.svg 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. [23]

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

Fiji

Head coach: Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Ioan Cunningham

Fiji announced their final playing squad on 9 August 2025. [7] [24]

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

Scotland

Head coach: Flag of Scotland.svg Bryan Easson

Scotland named their final 32-player squad on 7 August 2025. [13] [25]

1 On 8 September, Elliann Clarke was ruled out of the tournament, after sustaining an injury in the pool stage match against Fiji. She was replaced by Christine Belisle. [26]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Elis Martin Hooker (1999-05-23)23 May 1999 (aged 26)22 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Lana Skeldon Hooker (1993-10-18)18 October 1993 (aged 31)81 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Molly Wright Hooker (1991-05-13)13 May 1991 (aged 34)24 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Leah Bartlett Prop (1998-08-28)28 August 1998 (aged 26)45 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Christine Belisle 1 Prop (1993-11-04)4 November 1993 (aged 31)41 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Elliann Clarke 1 Prop (2001-02-16)16 February 2001 (aged 24)22 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Lisa Cockburn Prop (1992-12-06)6 December 1992 (aged 32)34 Flag of England.svg Gloucester-Hartpury / Flag of Scotland.svg Glasgow Warriors
Molly Poolman Prop (2004-05-10)10 May 2004 (aged 21)5 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Anne Young Prop (2000-03-17)17 March 2000 (aged 25)21 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Sarah Bonar Second row (1994-02-09)9 February 1994 (aged 31)47 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Becky Boyd Second row (2004-05-17)17 May 2004 (aged 21)3 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Eva Donaldson Second row (2001-07-10)10 July 2001 (aged 24)17 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Adelle Ferrie Second row (1997-10-14)14 October 1997 (aged 27)6 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Emma Wassell Second row (1994-12-28)28 December 1994 (aged 30)69 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Evie Gallagher Back row (2000-08-22)22 August 2000 (aged 25)37 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Jade Konkel Back row (1993-12-09)9 December 1993 (aged 31)71 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Rachel Malcolm (c) Back row (1991-05-23)23 May 1991 (aged 34)58 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Rachel McLachlan Back row (1999-02-26)26 February 1999 (aged 26)53 Flag of France.svg Montpellier HR  [ fr ]
Alex Stewart Back row (2004-05-28)28 May 2004 (aged 21)13 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Leia Brebner-Holden Scrum-half (2002-05-26)26 May 2002 (aged 23)11 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Rhea Clarke Scrum-half (2003-08-31)31 August 2003 (aged 21)1 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Caity Mattinson Scrum-half (1996-05-17)17 May 1996 (aged 29)33 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Helen Nelson Fly-half (1994-05-24)24 May 1994 (aged 31)71 Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning
Hannah Ramsay Fly-half (2003-09-04)4 September 2003 (aged 21)2 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh
Beth Blacklock Centre (1997-11-13)13 November 1997 (aged 27)4 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Emma Orr Centre (2003-04-06)6 April 2003 (aged 22)30 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Lisa Thomson Centre (1997-09-07)7 September 1997 (aged 27)71 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Evie Wills Centre (2001-02-04)4 February 2001 (aged 24)6 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Coreen Grant Wing (1998-01-30)30 January 1998 (aged 27)17 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Rhona Lloyd Wing (1996-10-17)17 October 1996 (aged 28)59 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Francesca McGhie Wing (2003-05-07)7 May 2003 (aged 22)22 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Chloe Rollie Fullback (1995-06-26)26 June 1995 (aged 30)77 Flag of France.svg Toulon Provence Méditerranée  [ fr ]
Hannah Walker Fullback (2004-09-02)2 September 2004 (aged 20)0 Flag of Scotland.svg Edinburgh

Wales

Head coach: Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Sean Lynn

Wales named their final 32 player squad on 11 August 2025. [27] [28]

1 On 2 September, Jenni Scoble was ruled out of the tournament, after sustaining an injury in the pool stage match against Canada. She was replaced by Abbey Constable. [29]

Player Position Date of birth (age)CapsClub/province
Kelsey Jones Hooker (1997-09-04)4 September 1997 (aged 27)50 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Carys Phillips Hooker (1992-11-12)12 November 1992 (aged 32)84 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Molly Reardon Hooker (2003-09-22)22 September 2003 (aged 21)9 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Katherine Baverstock Prop (2002-09-17)17 September 2002 (aged 22)1 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers
Abbey Constable 1 Prop (1991-06-18)18 June 1991 (aged 34)9 Flag of England.svg Leicester Tigers / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Maisie Davies Prop (2005-08-17)17 August 2005 (aged 20)8 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Gwenllian Pyrs Prop (1997-11-28)28 November 1997 (aged 27)47 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Donna Rose Prop (1991-06-05)5 June 1991 (aged 34)35 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Jenni Scoble 1 Prop (1993-03-28)28 March 1993 (aged 32)6 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Sisilia Tuipulotu Prop (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 22)26 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Gwen Crabb Second row (1999-06-28)28 June 1999 (aged 26)34 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Brython Thunder
Abbie Fleming Second row (1996-03-31)31 March 1996 (aged 29)28 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Alaw Pyrs Second row (2005-10-12)12 October 2005 (aged 19)8 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Tilly Vucaj Second row (2005-11-03)3 November 2005 (aged 19)1 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Kate Williams (cc) Flanker (2000-04-05)5 April 2000 (aged 25)21 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Alex Callender (cc) Back row (2000-07-29)29 July 2000 (aged 25)44 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Georgia Evans Back row (1997-01-29)29 January 1997 (aged 28)39 Flag of England.svg Saracens
Bryonie King Back row (2003-08-14)14 August 2003 (aged 22)10 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Bethan Lewis Back row (1999-02-19)19 February 1999 (aged 26)57 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Branwen Metcalfe Back row (2006-09-27)27 September 2006 (aged 18)0 Flag of England.svg Hartpury University
Keira Bevan Scrum-half (1997-04-28)28 April 1997 (aged 28)74 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Megan Davies Scrum-half (2002-01-19)19 January 2002 (aged 23)8 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Seren Lockwood Scrum-half (2006-10-28)28 October 2006 (aged 18)1 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Lleucu George Fly-half (2000-01-12)12 January 2000 (aged 25)32 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Kayleigh Powell Fly-half (1999-02-18)18 February 1999 (aged 26)24 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Carys Cox Centre (1998-11-05)5 November 1998 (aged 26)19 Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
Hannah Dallavalle Centre (1996-11-14)14 November 1996 (aged 28)66 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
Courtney Keight Centre (1997-12-27)27 December 1997 (aged 27)23 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks
Kerin Lake Centre (1990-05-24)24 May 1990 (aged 35)53 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Jasmine Joyce-Butchers Wing (1995-10-09)9 October 1995 (aged 29)49 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears
Lisa Neumann Wing (1993-12-23)23 December 1993 (aged 31)48 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
Catherine Richards Wing (2000-10-21)21 October 2000 (aged 24)4 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury / Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Gwalia Lightning
Nel Metcalfe Fullback (2004-12-17)17 December 2004 (aged 20)11 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury

Pool C

Ireland

Head coach: Flag of England.svg Scott Bemand

Ireland named their final 32 player squad on 11 August 2025. [30] [9]

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

Japan

Head coach: Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Lesley McKenzie

Japan named their final squad on 28 July 2025. [31] [11]

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

New Zealand

Head coach: Flag of New Zealand.svg Allan Bunting

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

1 On 12 September, Amy du Plessis was ruled out of the tournament, after sustaining an injury in the pool stage match against Spain. [33]

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

Spain

Head coach: Flag of Spain.svg Juan González Marruecos

Spain named their final 32-player squad on 11 August 2025. [15] [34]

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

Pool D

Brazil

Head coach: Flag of Uruguay.svg Emiliano Caffera

Brazil named their final 32-player squad on 28 July 2025. [35] [4] [36]

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

France

Head coach: Flag of France.svg Gaëlle Mignot & David Ortiz  [ fr ]

France announced their 32 player squad on 2 August 2025. [37] [8]

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

Italy

Head coach: Flag of Italy.svg Fabio Roselli

Italy named their final 32-player squad on 11 August 2025. [10] [38]

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

South Africa

Head coach: Flag of South Africa.svg Swys de Bruin

South Africa named their final 32-player squad on 9 August 2025. [14] [39]

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

Statistics

All statistics relate to the squads named before the start of the tournament on 22 August 2025, and do not include players who joined a squad during the tournament.

Player representation by club

The club sides with the most players represented across the 16 squads are as follows:

PlayersClubs
24 Flag of England.svg Gloucester–Hartpury
21 Flag of Fiji.svg Fijiana Drua
19 Flag of England.svg Saracens
16 Flag of England.svg Sale Sharks / Flag of France.svg Stade Bordelais  [ fr ] / Flag of England.svg Trailfinders
15 Flag of South Africa.svg Bulls Daisies / Flag of England.svg Exeter Chiefs
14 Flag of England.svg Harlequins
13 Flag of England.svg Bristol Bears / Flag of England.svg Loughborough Lightning / Flag of Australia (converted).svg NSW Waratahs

Squad caps

NationCapsMost capped playerLeast capped player
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 610 Ashley Marsters (41) Manu'a Moleka / Caitlin Urwin (0)
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil 211 Eshyllen Coimbra (14) Natália Jonck / Giovana Mamede (2)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada 893 Tyson Beukeboom (77) Taylor McKnight (1)
Flag of England.svg  England 1421 Emily Scarratt (118) Abi Burton / Lilli Ives Campion / Jade Shekells (3)
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji 364 Karalaini Naisewa (28) Kelerayani Luvu / Mere Vocevoce (0)
Flag of France.svg  France 720 Pauline Bourdon Sansus (66) Makarita Baleinadogo / Marie Morland (0)
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland 602 Linda Djougang (48) Beth Buttimer (0)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy 1206 Sofia Stefan (98) Giada Corradini (1)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 744 Seina Saito (50) Miharu Machida (4)
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand 601 Ruahei Demant (45) Laura Bayfield / Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (1)
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa 226 Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (24) Madisen-Jade Iva / Faith Nonutunu / Demielle Onesemo-Tuilaepa / Keilamarita Pouri-Lane / JayJay Taylor (0)
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland 1032 Lana Skeldon (81) Hannah Walker (0)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa 689 Nolusindiso Booi (52) Faith Tshauke (3)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain 619 Laura Delgado (51) Lea Ducher / Eider García (5)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States 675 Hope Rogers (56) Hope Cooper (0)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  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.

NationOldest playerYoungest player
Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia Emily Chancellor (34 years, 2 days) Waiaria Ellis (17 years, 345 days)
Flag of Brazil.svg  Brazil Ana Carolina Santana (37 years, 45 days) Letícia Silva (19 years, 236 days)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada Karen Paquin (38 years, 19 days) Taylor McKnight (22 years, 139 days)
Flag of England.svg  England Natasha Hunt (36 years, 154 days) Lilli Ives Campion (21 years, 316 days)
Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji Rusila Nagasau (38 years, 18 days) Carletta Yee (18 years, 62 days)
Flag of France.svg  France Manon Bigot (35 years, 77 days) Marie Morland (19 years, 321 days)
IRFU flag.svg  Ireland Nicole Fowley (32 years, 242 days) Beth Buttimer (20 years, 4 days)
Flag of Italy.svg  Italy Elisa Giordano (34 years, 294 days) Alia Bitonci (19 years, 148 days)
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan Seina Saito (33 years, 84 days) Misaki Matsumura (20 years, 169 days)
Flag of New Zealand.svg  New Zealand Kate Henwood (36 years, 206 days) Braxton Sorensen-McGee (18 years, 300 days)
Flag of Samoa.svg  Samoa Sui Tauaua-Pauaraisa (37 years, 296 days) Faith Nonutunu (20 years, 36 days)
Flag of Scotland.svg  Scotland Molly Wright (34 years, 101 days) Hannah Walker (20 years, 354 days)
Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa Nolusindiso Booi (40 years, 54 days) Byrhandré Dolf (22 years, 49 days)
Flag of Spain.svg  Spain Mónica Castelo (38 years, 126 days) Ana Cortés (18 years, 288 days)
Flag of the United States.svg  United States Kate Zackary (36 years, 27 days) Sariah Ibarra (19 years, 337 days)
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales Kerin Lake (35 years, 90 days) Seren Lockwood (18 years, 298 days)

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