Ireland's women's rugby team, co-captained by Sam Monaghan, is set to face reigning world champions New Zealand in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, held in England. The two teams will compete in Pool C alongside Japan and Spain, with Ireland having a strong historical record against New Zealand, having beaten them twice in their last three encounters, including a recent victory at the WXV1 tournament. Monaghan has expressed excitement for the rematch and confidence in her team's resilience and familiarity with their opponents. This pool stage draw rekindles memories of Ireland's historic win against New Zealand in the 2014 World Cup. The tournament, featuring 16 teams, will commence on August 22, 2025, across eight venues, concluding with the final at Twickenham on September 27. England, the host nation, is grouped separately in Pool A and remains a strong contender with an impressive recent performance record.