Love seeing you cover the woman’s side to Mark, should be a great tournament, I loved the last World Cup over here in NZ I went to all the games here in Whangarei, was a great time!
I hope England drop back a little bit, just to make it more of a fight. But England really has shown a willingness to embrace women’s sport generally, so this should be huge for women’s rugby regardless. I’m quite optimistic we’ll see big big crowds.
Quite right, England have done a super job with women's sport across the board, kudos to all involved and can only help other nations who want to take 'em down a Peggy or two :D
The Red Roses group is the toughest on paper. They need hard games early on to circumvent any complacency. Their depth is insane, and have their own bomb squad on the bench, Or super 8 as Mitch calls them. When Emily Scarratt can only get a bench place, you know there's depth.Too many players to look out for, but three unsung hero's, Maud Muir, the Maudinator at TH is a beast in attack and defence, Sadiya Kabeya at 7 is just phenomenal.and Tat Heard at 12. She's dynamic, powerful, and great distributor. The back 3 are sensational. Both the Wallaroos and USA should give them good workouts in different ways. USA mega fit, and good pack. Wallaroos have an exceptional back line, and Jo Yapp as coach. She should have been offered the Roses job IMO, she's that good, but Mitch has endeared himself to the fans already. Canada group looks a bit lopsided, and they're one of the sides that could beat the Roses, as could the Ferns with another years progression. Good pack, but young back line that looks superb, but overplays a bit in the wrong areas of the pitch. Canada should have the best 8 in world rugby, Sophie De Goede back from injury, and an immense pack. France are a dark horse. If they click, they can beat anyone, but much depends on their 9, Pauline Bourdon Sansus. Best in the world in her position, as is their 12 Gabby Vernier. Pocket rocket who is a turnover freak, and tackles props for fun considering how tiny she is. An outside bet for the Semi's to upset one of the big 4, Ireland. Their improvement in a year has been stratospheric, much of it I'd say down to the attitude of their newish coach, Scott Bemand, who was Roses attack coach until after the last world cup. They have a 6/8 Aoife Wafer, who's 21 I think, and is an absolute beast, plus a belief in themselves after a recent win over the ferns.
Draw could not have worked out more perfectly for my Bok Women🙏🏼 Hoping with the new super league and us finally going professional means we keep inproving and make the knockout stage next year🙏🏼🇿🇦
Awesome to see Brazil and Spain in there, two countries not renown for rugby. My money is on an Red Rose vs Black Fern final. And we know how that went last time.
@@jimfletcher789 Yeah, Canada are doing well. The 2024 Pacific series was their first ever win against NZ out of 18 games played. But the Black Ferns have 6 out of 9 world cups in their cupboard, that's pretty impressive.
Oscar, your men are clearly more interested in supporting the women’s game than the English seem to be…. Soya has just been on a women’s rugby podcast!
What the route to the rest of the competition looks like is going to be important. So being in a group with England and coning second might mean you have an "easier" 2nd round game. The schedule is announced on the 22nd.
Pool A Rank 1, 5, 9, 15 Pool B Rank 2, 7, 10, 17 Pool C Rank 3, 6, 11, 13 Pool D Rank 4, 8, 12, 42 So Pool D is the “easy” pool, the others are looking competitive but England, Aus, USA is a strong top 3.
Brazil is ranked 42, but they comfortably beat Colombia away who are ranked 29, so even though they're make weights they are still much better than their current ranking.
Although we managed to avoid England, The Black Ferns always come good at the World Cup, as the last one proved. But some good matchups to look forward to.
It's worth listening to Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach talking on their latest podcast (Rugby Rodeo). Very honest about how much England were tested by Canada in WXV1. One of them comments that the rest have closed the gap on England. I'm English, and I'm not confident at the moment ... Anything can happen in a year.
@TwoCentsRugby Canada have traditionally been a powerhouse in women's rugby, with very little funding. It's helped them that many of their squad play in England's PWR, which gives them quality games on a regular basis.
Blackferns still have the fire power to outscore England out of all the other teams yeah England were all conquering last World Cup and they were piped at the post.
Most teams are building to peak at the WRWC so I wouldn't read too much into the performances 12 months out. Many teams switch to another level when they hear the words "World Cup" ringing in their ears, which can lead to unexpected results.
Both Canada and NZ are close enough to pressure England. England were just as hot favourites for the last World Cup but got a red card in the final and lost.
In the last WC France were also favourite, losing only in the last minutes to NZ in the semi final when Drouin missed a very easy penality Just look at the France England game in the pool stage, it was a real battle But ngl the actual french team isn't at the same level than 2 years ago, the new staff has discarded players with experience and while they were on the rising they seems to go downside. Hope the coaches will get fired afte the next WC
Thanks Mark. After what happened to England last RWC and the surprise result in the Women's T20 cricket world cup today, which saw the overwhelming favourites Australia defeated by SA, I don't think it is definitely England's RWC this time.
Don't forget the Roses were 12-0 up and cruising before having to play 60 mins a player down after RC in the last final, and still almost won against a very good Ferns team
The chat around NZ is the player dropoff (retirements) and the lack of regular games. It's very weird that the ladies in nz play a couple of months of super rugby, then get rested from the farah palmer cup for int'l duty. How much play are they getting? Very young team this year and i genuinely thought they looked tired or out of shape. That might be harsh, but it's just a theory
Pessimist - Tough draw for the Scots I'd say! Canada will have too much. So many close games against Wales (including an agonizing loss at the last RWC) and as you say you never know with Fiji at a World Cup, they could have it all put together. Optimist - We had really good wins against Wales and Fiji in the WXV warm ups and the Scottish team is in a really good place right now. They should be targeting 3 wins in order to avoid England in the QFs!
Thanks for that vid - forgot about the draw. England clear favs. Canada my second fav - De Goode possibly best all round player (captain / kicker) in world rugby. Pool A is tough.. love pool B with Scot & Wales. C &D likely straight forward… hopefully draw means A plays D and NZ could avoid England to make the finals - and then it’s all to play for …
I'm not against expansion for the WRWC, but given the gulf in class between the top 3-4 teams and everyone else I have to wonder if it's too early to be doing this. Better get to work on that Brazil logo though!
After the ABS northern tour Wayne Smith needs to concentrate with the women team for solid 12 months get all our top players FIT AND STRONG for that World Cup
@@Jon-bk2yw They should already have worked on it. We have seen some sort of plan from Mia Joseph at halfback at times but more or less non existent outside of that.
@clarke1319 that's totally incomprehensible to me. It looked like during the tournament and the warm-up match against England, that they refused to kick when they absolutely should have done it and then they kicked when it was too late ( and even badly). They literally put themselves in the England's clutches...over and over again. I found it disturbing. In my opinion, they are playing a very monolithic style of rugby, regardless the situation in front of them or the nature of the opposition. The same style I saw playing in The Aupiki e FPC by the way. Where has the awareness and resourcefulness in the game gone...the one that has been the trademark of Kiwi rugby, I wonder. And weirdly ( or not ) it seems that the same traits are affecting the AllBlacks and the U20, who look equally unable in managing games.
What makes these people think England are going to win the World Cup- That's what they all said going into the last one.. **NEK MINIT** The **BLACKFERNS** had done the impossible ..There are 16 teams named in the World Cup and they all have a chance of taking it out- then again the Refs and the TMO will play a big part to which 2 teams make it to the final..
Saffa here I'm backing the Scots you might be wondering why the hell would i do that well I'm planning on immigrating to Scotland in the next decade and when i first laid my eyes on women's international rugby Scotland at the time caught my attention so it all lines up. I wont jump ship if the female boks suddenly become the best
Love seeing you cover the woman’s side to Mark, should be a great tournament, I loved the last World Cup over here in NZ I went to all the games here in Whangarei, was a great time!
Good to see you Brad! And yeah man I went to the games out here in West Auckland - was a great atmosphere
I hope England drop back a little bit, just to make it more of a fight. But England really has shown a willingness to embrace women’s sport generally, so this should be huge for women’s rugby regardless. I’m quite optimistic we’ll see big big crowds.
Yeah man it would be nice to see it slightly more even - but that's on the other teams to catch up aye
England are dragging every other team up to their standards. Can’t wait till the ret of the nations catch up.
Quite right, England have done a super job with women's sport across the board, kudos to all involved and can only help other nations who want to take 'em down a Peggy or two :D
@@davidchambers331 - going to take awhile…
@@Zveebo that will be Englands excuse if they lose
The Red Roses group is the toughest on paper. They need hard games early on to circumvent any complacency. Their depth is insane, and have their own bomb squad on the bench, Or super 8 as Mitch calls them. When Emily Scarratt can only get a bench place, you know there's depth.Too many players to look out for, but three unsung hero's, Maud Muir, the Maudinator at TH is a beast in attack and defence, Sadiya Kabeya at 7 is just phenomenal.and Tat Heard at 12. She's dynamic, powerful, and great distributor. The back 3 are sensational.
Both the Wallaroos and USA should give them good workouts in different ways. USA mega fit, and good pack. Wallaroos have an exceptional back line, and Jo Yapp as coach. She should have been offered the Roses job IMO, she's that good, but Mitch has endeared himself to the fans already. Canada group looks a bit lopsided, and they're one of the sides that could beat the Roses, as could the Ferns with another years progression. Good pack, but young back line that looks superb, but overplays a bit in the wrong areas of the pitch. Canada should have the best 8 in world rugby, Sophie De Goede back from injury, and an immense pack. France are a dark horse. If they click, they can beat anyone, but much depends on their 9, Pauline Bourdon Sansus. Best in the world in her position, as is their 12 Gabby Vernier. Pocket rocket who is a turnover freak, and tackles props for fun considering how tiny she is. An outside bet for the Semi's to upset one of the big 4, Ireland. Their improvement in a year has been stratospheric, much of it I'd say down to the attitude of their newish coach, Scott Bemand, who was Roses attack coach until after the last world cup. They have a 6/8 Aoife Wafer, who's 21 I think, and is an absolute beast, plus a belief in themselves after a recent win over the ferns.
A very Accurate assessment of the teams.
Excellent assessment of the teams. Still think New Zealand will somehow win the Cup. They seem to always perform best at the World Championship
Draw could not have worked out more perfectly for my Bok Women🙏🏼 Hoping with the new super league and us finally going professional means we keep inproving and make the knockout stage next year🙏🏼🇿🇦
I've already bought tickets for the final, now for some of the pool games. Looking forward to it!
Fair draw - a top team in each group.
Awesome to see Brazil and Spain in there, two countries not renown for rugby. My money is on an Red Rose vs Black Fern final. And we know how that went last time.
Yes we remember. England had a player sent off after 3 minutes. That obviously helped. Let’s hope it goes better this time.
I wouldn't underestimate Canada. Recent Pacific Series winners
@@jimfletcher789 Yeah, Canada are doing well. The 2024 Pacific series was their first ever win against NZ out of 18 games played. But the Black Ferns have 6 out of 9 world cups in their cupboard, that's pretty impressive.
Hope we make the quarters, cant wait to see our womens side get the support and input they are earning 🇿🇦
Oscar, your men are clearly more interested in supporting the women’s game than the English seem to be…. Soya has just been on a women’s rugby podcast!
Can’t wait for this, will definitely try and go see a match 👍🏻
I think it'll be well worth it!
Thanks for the video Mark
What the route to the rest of the competition looks like is going to be important. So being in a group with England and coning second might mean you have an "easier" 2nd round game.
The schedule is announced on the 22nd.
Well we already know the route for the rest of the comp. Coming second in England's group would mean a QF more than likely against Canada.
Pool A
Rank 1, 5, 9, 15
Pool B
Rank 2, 7, 10, 17
Pool C
Rank 3, 6, 11, 13
Pool D
Rank 4, 8, 12, 42
So Pool D is the “easy” pool, the others are looking competitive but England, Aus, USA is a strong top 3.
Brazil is ranked 42, but they comfortably beat Colombia away who are ranked 29, so even though they're make weights they are still much better than their current ranking.
It seems like this RWC will be a procession for England, can't see any team stopping them short of something miraculous
Interesting pools there!!!
No doubt England are the favourites to take it out!
Very good that you are covering the Women’s game Mark. I personally enjoy both men’s and women’s rugby. 👍👍
100% man
Although we managed to avoid England, The Black Ferns always come good at the World Cup, as the last one proved. But some good matchups to look forward to.
It's worth listening to Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach talking on their latest podcast (Rugby Rodeo). Very honest about how much England were tested by Canada in WXV1. One of them comments that the rest have closed the gap on England. I'm English, and I'm not confident at the moment ... Anything can happen in a year.
Couldnt have worked out better for Ireland, thats a great group. England and Canada are in a class of their own.
Yeah I really hope Canada are able to maintain this level as more investment goes into the women's game
@TwoCentsRugby Canada have traditionally been a powerhouse in women's rugby, with very little funding. It's helped them that many of their squad play in England's PWR, which gives them quality games on a regular basis.
To be fair, it's a bit of a mystery as to how Ireland beat NZ, considering how they lost all the game stats apart from the final scoreline!
@@tollyt7465 To be noted that the other part plays in French Women Elite league
@@tollyt7465 Lets not forget about their 7s players.
Should be exciting, looking forward to it.
No Brazil magnet?
Yeah it seems I've never covered a Brazil game!
Blackferns still have the fire power to outscore England out of all the other teams yeah England were all conquering last World Cup and they were piped at the post.
Most teams are building to peak at the WRWC so I wouldn't read too much into the performances 12 months out. Many teams switch to another level when they hear the words "World Cup" ringing in their ears, which can lead to unexpected results.
Both Canada and NZ are close enough to pressure England. England were just as hot favourites for the last World Cup but got a red card in the final and lost.
Surely England are even hotter favourites now with home advantage and their new high in the world rankings
In the last WC France were also favourite, losing only in the last minutes to NZ in the semi final when Drouin missed a very easy penality
Just look at the France England game in the pool stage, it was a real battle
But ngl the actual french team isn't at the same level than 2 years ago, the new staff has discarded players with experience and while they were on the rising they seems to go downside. Hope the coaches will get fired afte the next WC
Thanks Mark. After what happened to England last RWC and the surprise result in the Women's T20 cricket world cup today, which saw the overwhelming favourites Australia defeated by SA, I don't think it is definitely England's RWC this time.
Yeah I still remember that Aussie speed skater getting gold, so definitely believe in sporting miracles!
Don't forget the Roses were 12-0 up and cruising before having to play 60 mins a player down after RC in the last final, and still almost won against a very good Ferns team
@@tollyt7465 yes exactly.
@@TwoCentsRugbyThat’s gone into Aussie folklore, 😂. Google the phrase Doing A Bradbury and you’ll see what I mean. 😂
@@gezzarandom I got "doing a br" and google predicted the rest. That's orsum. Looking forward to the white ferns doing the same this weekend (please)
The chat around NZ is the player dropoff (retirements) and the lack of regular games. It's very weird that the ladies in nz play a couple of months of super rugby, then get rested from the farah palmer cup for int'l duty. How much play are they getting? Very young team this year and i genuinely thought they looked tired or out of shape. That might be harsh, but it's just a theory
Pessimist - Tough draw for the Scots I'd say! Canada will have too much. So many close games against Wales (including an agonizing loss at the last RWC) and as you say you never know with Fiji at a World Cup, they could have it all put together.
Optimist - We had really good wins against Wales and Fiji in the WXV warm ups and the Scottish team is in a really good place right now. They should be targeting 3 wins in order to avoid England in the QFs!
I hope pool D teams like scrumming! The Bok ladies have been dominant in that facet in the recent WXV in Cape Towns.
Pretty good draw
Go 🇿🇦! ITA only beat us by 4 points last week so that'll be the fixture to target. Coach Swys is already doing good things with that team.
As a Welshmen I was hoping to get group D, but could have been tougher.
Ireland were only in WXV3 last year
Thanks for that vid - forgot about the draw. England clear favs. Canada my second fav - De Goode possibly best all round player (captain / kicker) in world rugby. Pool A is tough.. love pool B with Scot & Wales. C &D likely straight forward… hopefully draw means A plays D and NZ could avoid England to make the finals - and then it’s all to play for …
If everything was to play out according to seeding then semis would be Eng v France and NZ v Can.
The Red Roses will DEFINITELY win it.🌹🏉🏆🥇🏴
And all QFs (except the England one) should be awesome. Similar competitiveness to the men’s QF weekend….
Yeah I think so man, looking very tasty
Based on rankings QF will be: -
Eng v Scot
Fra v Ire
Nz v Italy
Can v Aust
Canada's up to bring the Roses down on their soil! 🍁
I'm not against expansion for the WRWC, but given the gulf in class between the top 3-4 teams and everyone else I have to wonder if it's too early to be doing this. Better get to work on that Brazil logo though!
I'm in Wales hoping To go to few games. Hopefully Wales games but I want see all games
ive got 4 tickets for black ferns v spain, at york 💪 🖤
How did Brazil get in ahead of the Netherlands?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Women%27s_Rugby_World_Cup_qualifying
When's the podcast rugby boy?😤😤
Will be back at it next week!
you mr kiwi diff vlog to others great thx
Glad you enjoyed it!
After the ABS northern tour Wayne Smith needs to concentrate with the women team for solid 12 months get all our top players FIT AND STRONG for that World Cup
Notice how David Kriel’s red card was rescinded :)
the black ferns look to be getting back on track after that 39-14 win over France,imo the black ferns will be very difficult to beat
Only if they get their kicking game together. Basically they are attempting to exist at international level without a kicking game.
@@clarke1319 yeah probably, hopefully the black ferns will work on getting their kicking game right as they prepare for the world cup
@@Jon-bk2yw They should already have worked on it. We have seen some sort of plan from Mia Joseph at halfback at times but more or less non existent outside of that.
@clarke1319 that's totally incomprehensible to me.
It looked like during the tournament and the warm-up match against England, that they refused to kick when they absolutely should have done it and then they kicked when it was too late ( and even badly).
They literally put themselves in the England's clutches...over and over again.
I found it disturbing.
In my opinion, they are playing a very monolithic style of rugby, regardless the situation in front of them or the nature of the opposition.
The same style I saw playing in The Aupiki e FPC by the way.
Where has the awareness and resourcefulness in the game gone...the one that has been the trademark of Kiwi rugby, I wonder.
And weirdly ( or not ) it seems that the same traits are affecting the AllBlacks and the U20, who look equally unable in managing games.
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What makes these people think England are going to win the World Cup- That's what they all said going into the last one..
**NEK MINIT** The **BLACKFERNS** had done the impossible ..There are 16 teams named in the World Cup and they all have a chance of taking it out- then again the Refs and the TMO will play a big part to which 2 teams make it to the final..
Saffa here I'm backing the Scots you might be wondering why the hell would i do that well I'm planning on immigrating to Scotland in the next decade and when i first laid my eyes on women's international rugby Scotland at the time caught my attention so it all lines up. I wont jump ship if the female boks suddenly become the best
❤ 🇳🇿🇼🇸 UPDA MIGHTY BLACK FERNS & MANU SINA 🇼🇸🇳🇿❤
Ireland and Scotland should swap