Women's international rugby union
The 2024 WXV , Women's international rugby union group tournament, was held in Canada, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates from 27 September to 13 October 2024. Eighteen teams qualified across three divisions.
Note: The age and number of caps listed for each player is as of 27 September 2024, the first day of the tournament.
Overview
Below is a table that lists all the head coaches and captains of each nation.
WXV 1
Canada
Canada announced their 30-player squad on 19 September.[ 1] [ 2]
Head coach : Kévin Rouet
England
England announced their final squad on 18 September 2024.[ 3] [ 2]
Head coach : John Mitchell
France
France announced their final squad on 2 September 2024.[ 4] [ 2]
Head coach : Gaëlle Mignot David Ortiz
Ireland
Ireland announced their final squad on 17 September 2024.[ 5] [ 2]
Head coach : Scott Bemand
New Zealand
On 16 August, New Zealand named their 30–player squad for their End of Year tour and WXV1.[ 6] [ 2]
Head coach : Allan Bunting
United States
On 14 September, The United States announced their 30-player squad.[ 7] [ 2]
Head coach : Sione Fukofuka
WXV 2
Australia
Australia announced their 30-player squad on 2 September for their European tour and WXV 2.[ 8] [ 2]
Head coach : Joanne Yapp
Italy
Italy announced their 30-player squad on 16 September.[ 9] [ 10] [ 2]
Head coach : Giovanni Raineri
Japan
Japan announced their final squad on 4 September 2024.[ 11] [ 2]
Head coach : Lesley McKenzie
Scotland
Scotland announced their final squad on 27 August 2024.[ 12] [ 2]
1 On 10 September 2024, Emma Wassell was replaced by Louise McMillan , after being diagnosed with a tumour in her chest.[ 13]
Head coach : Bryan Easson
South Africa
On 22 September, South Africa announced their 30-member squad to WXV2.[ 14] [ 2]
Head coach : Swys de Bruin
Wales
On 16 September, Wales announced their 30-member squad to WXV2.[ 15] [ 16] [ 2]
1 On 26 September 2024, Rosie Carr was replaced by her sister Katie Carr , after her injury during the September 20 test against Australia.[ 17]
Head coach : Ioan Cunningham
WXV 3
Fiji
Fiji 's 30-player squad for the tournament.[ 2]
Head coach : Mosese Rauluni
Hong Kong
On August 19, Hong Kong announced their 30-player squad for the tournament.[ 18] [ 19]
Head coach : Andrew Douglas
Madagascar
Madagascar announced their final squad on 16 September 2024.[ 20] [ 2]
Head coach : Alain Randriamihaja
Netherlands
Netherlands 30-player squad for the tournament.[ 2]
Head coach : Sylke Haverkorn
Samoa
On 12 September, Samoa announced their 30-player squad.[ 21] [ 2]
Head coach : Ramsey Tomokino
Spain
Spain announced their final squad on 3 September 2024.[ 22] [ 2]
1 On 15 September 2024, Mónica Castelo was replaced by Elena Martínez , after suffering during training a bone fissure on her right eye.[ 23]
2 On 3 October 2024, María Calvo was replaced by Victoria Rosell , after the knee injury suffered during the Madagascar match.[ 24]
Head coach : Juan González Marruecos
References
^ "30 players selected to Canada's Women's Rugby Team for WXV 1 in Vancouver" . Rugby Canada . 19 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Perkins, Bruce (23 September 2024). "All 18 squads for the 2024 WXV" . 4 The Love Of Sport . Retrieved 24 September 2024 .
^ "Red Roses WXV 1 squad announced" . Rugby Football Union . 18 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024 .
^ "XV de France féminin: Le groupe pour le Women XV" [Women's XV of France: The group for the Women's XV]. French Rugby Federation (in French). 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024 .
^ "Bemand Names 30-Player Ireland Squad For WXV1 In Vancouver" . Irish Rugby Football Union . 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2024 .
^ "An experienced Black Ferns squad named for their end of year tour" . allblacks.com . 16 August 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024 .
^ Dean, Taylor (13 September 2024). "USA Women's Eagles Traveling Squad announced for WXV 1 in British Columbia" . eagles.rugby . Retrieved 17 September 2024 .
^ Williamson, Nathan (1 September 2024). "Wallaroos squad confirmed for European Tour, WXV 2" . wallaroos.rugby . Retrieved 22 September 2024 .
^ Ferri, Alessandro (16 September 2024). "Nazionale Femminile, le convocate per il WXV 2" . Federazione Italiana Rugby (in Italian). Retrieved 22 September 2024 .
^ Thomas, Martyn (16 September 2024). "Italy star to miss WXV 2 in South Africa through injury" . www.rugbypass.com . Retrieved 22 September 2024 .
^ "Sakura Fifteen Squad Announced for Tour to Italy And South Africa" . Japan Rugby Football Union . 4 September 2024. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024 .
^ "Scotland squad named for WXV 2 competition" . Scottish Rugby Union . 27 August 2024. Archived from the original on 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024 .
^ "Scotland Women squad update: Tuesday 10 September" . Scottish Rugby Union . 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024 .
^ "Dumke declared fit for WXV 2 campaign" . SA Rugby . Retrieved 23 September 2024 .
^ Gillespie, Graeme (16 September 2024). "Cunningham names Wales squad for WXV2" . Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions . Retrieved 18 September 2024 .
^ Thomas, Martyn (16 September 2024). "Wales name WXV 2 squad as Olympic duo make the cut" . www.rugbypass.com . Retrieved 18 September 2024 .
^ "Squad update" . Welsh Rugby Union . 26 September 2024. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 28 September 2024 .
^ "Hong Kong China Confirm WXV3 2024 Squad" . RugbyAsia247 . 19 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024 .
^ "Hong Kong name 30-strong squad for WXV3, with a Rugby World Cup spot on the line" . South China Morning Post . 19 August 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2024 .
^ "Makis Ladies WXV 3 Dubai" . Madagascan Rugby Federation (in Malagasy). 16 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024 .
^ "Manusina Squad named to play Australia A & World Rugby WXV3" . Talamua Online . 13 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024 .
^ "30 Leonas para preparar la clasificación al Mundial de Inglaterra 2025" [30 Lionesses to prepare for qualification for the 2025 England World Cup]. Spanish Rugby Federation (in Spanish). 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 5 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2024 .
^ "Actualización convocatoria" [Squad update]. Spanish Rugby Federation (in Spanish). 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2024 .
^ "5 cambios en el XV inicial de las Leonas para medirse a Países Bajos" [5 changes in the Lionesses' starting XV to face the Netherlands]. Spanish Rugby Federation (in Spanish). 3 October 2024. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024 .