Women's Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools

England are unbeaten since the last tournament and are strong favourites to top their pool, but other groups look more open

England are red-hot favourites to top their pool and to lift the silverware as hosts thanks to their unstoppable form. They have not lost since the 2022 World Cup final and in April added a seventh consecutive Six Nations title to their trophy cabinet, scoring 256 points in their five matches on the way to the title.