A fan zone for 2,000 spectators is to open in Brighton, as the city prepares to host two matches in the Women's Rugby World Cup. England will play Australia at the Amex Stadium on 6 September, with New Zealand playing Ireland at the same venue the following day.

England star Hannah Botterman has set herself the goal of establishing herself as the best loose-head prop in the world by the end of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.

Hosts England ran in 11 tries as they brushed aside the United States 69-7 on Friday to win the opening game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup and emphasise their status as pre-tournament favourites.