WXV Ireland shock Australia with six-try victory in Belfast
Ireland made light of the women’s world rugby rankings to overpower Australia 36-10 in Belfast.
Ireland made light of the women’s world rugby rankings to overpower Australia 36-10 in Belfast.
Running from 27th September until 12th October across all three levels, WXV is more important than ever as teams prepare for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, with six final qualification places on the line for those who are yet to book their ticket.
Experience every moment of WXV rugby, the newest and most exciting international women’s rugby competition. Established to elevate the women’s game, the annual WXV rugby tournament features three tiers of competition that includes top teams, talented players and must-see encounters.
Excited for the upcoming WXV 1 season? Browse below for all of the latest developments, match details and results.
WXV stands for the Women’s 15. The ‘W’ is short for Women’s and the ‘X’ and ‘V’ are Roman numerals.
First contested in 2023, WXV is already one of the biggest international women’s rugby competitions in the world. Held annually, the tournament is contested by 18 teams divided into three separate divisions.
WXV 1 is the top tier of the tournament. It is contested by six teams, each of which qualify based on their standings in regional competitions. In WXV 1, these six spots are filled by the top three teams from the Women’s Six Nations and the Pacific Four Nations.
Whether you want to enjoy every gripping game or chart your nation’s course to the top, you can watch the WXV 1 tournament on RugbyPass TV. Sign up for a free account to watch live games, full match replays and exclusive insights.