28 Aug 2025

Womens World Cup opening round sees huge point differences

From Checkpoint, 5:31 pm on 28 August 2025

The opening round of the Women's Rugby World Cup had several blown-out scorelines, including the Black Ferns' 46-point win over Spain. The closest game was a 24-point win, but World Rugby officials are defending the disparities and telling fans to hold on for inevitable arm-wrestles as the tournament continues in England. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.