Kate Zackary will take charge for the second RWC campaign in a row, with fellow veteran forward Hope Rogers stepping up for her fourth appearance at the showpiece event. While Ilona Maher is the standout name among the 14 backs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The team known as the USA Eagles celebrated the announcement in fine style with a 31-24 win over Fiji<\/a> in front of a packed Audi Field stadium in Washington DC.\u00a0<\/p>\n Next up, a final warm-up match against Canada on 1 August and then it will be time to set sail for England and the opening RWC 2025 match versus the hosts on 22 August.\u00a0<\/p>\n Book your tickets to see them in action now<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2. From Hollywood to full contact training for Ilona Maher<\/p>\n It has been a mighty week for one of rugby’s biggest names.\u00a0<\/p>\n First up, Ilona Maher stepped up in Hollywood to receive the ESPY award for Breakthrough Athlete of the Year. Stealing the show, the two-time Olympian delivered a brilliantly powerful speech.\u00a0<\/p>\n Then she hopped on a plane, celebrated being picked for her first Rugby World Cup with her teammates and then jumped in to a full training session. All within 24 hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3. Star Australia names face frantic fitness race<\/p>\n Australia fans will be crossing their fingers and toes, after both regular captain Siokapesi Palu and sevens legend Charlotte Caslick had surgery last week<\/a> to correct foot and ankle injuries respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n Injured during a hard-fought 37-12 loss to New Zealand<\/a> on 12 July, the pair are hoping to be back to full fitness during the RWC 2025 pool stage.\u00a0<\/p>\n They will definitely miss the up-coming two tests against Wales (26 July and 1 August) but are eying up Pool A fixtures v Samoa on 23 August, USA on 30 August and against hosts England on 6 September.<\/p>\n 4. RWC 2025 final hurrah for Scotland head honcho<\/p>\n Long-time Scotland head coach Bryan Easson has announced RWC 2025 will be his international swansong<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n In charge since 2020, Easson will be looking to go out with a bang, as his world No.7 ranked side goes up against Wales (23 August) Fiji (30 August) and Canada (6 September) in a wide-open Pool B.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5. Harriet Millar-Mills’ guide to Manchester<\/p>\n If you are lucky enough to be heading to Manchester for one of four thrilling-looking Pool stage matches, then check out England legend Harriet Millar-Mills’ lowdown on how to make the very most of your stay<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n From how to celebrate to where to eat, via a plethora of superb local rugby clubs waiting to welcome you, the locally-born Millar-Mills has revealed all.\u00a0<\/p>\n And if the 2017 RWC finalist’s recommendations sound appealing, do not forget you can still find tickets here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n 6. Sustainability front and centre at RWC 2025<\/p>\n![\"Manchester](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Match-Schedule_Socials_Manchester_16x9.webp\")
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