Around the world in ten stories

Brimming with pace and pizzazz, the holders are striving to make it a magnificent seven world titles

Reaching the last eight is a minimum objective for the Wallaroos, who host the next World Cup in 2029

Once seen as dangerous underdogs, the Canucks have the talent and belief to do something special

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With new leaders, Sean Lynn’s squad hopes to prove that they’ve turned a corner since flopping at the Six Nations

The swashbuckling Islanders won’t die wondering in a group that some have labelled the Pool of Death