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World Cup Play-Offs and International Tournaments
Wales, Scotland, and Ireland are vying for World Cup play-off spots. Wales secured top spot in Group B1, while Scotland faces challenging away fixtures against Argentina and South Africa before hosting Fiji.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
BBC Sport
Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.
2026-06-09 20:27 UTC
BBC Sport
Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.
2026-06-09 21:38 UTC
BBC Sport
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to their World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of automatic qualification with defeat against France but does secure a play-off for next year's tournament.
2026-06-09 21:43 UTC