The Proteas Women will take on New Zealand in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final on Sunday evening at the Dubai International Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, with both teams vying for their first-ever World Cup title in the short format.

Hosts and favourites England were grouped with Australia and the United States while six-times winners New Zealand will face an awkward clash with Ireland after the draw for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup was made on Thursday.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup draw has England facing Australia and the United States, while New Zealand is pitted against Ireland. Reflecting significant growth, the tournament features 16 teams.

The Wallaroos have been plunged into the most challenging of Women's Rugby World Cup draws, up against hosts and tournament favourites England in next year's tournament.

Suzie Bates held her nerve in the final over as New Zealand advanced to the Women’s T20 World Cup final for the first time in 14 years with an eight-run victory over West Indies on Friday. Bates (1-6) bowled her only over with West Indies needing 15 more runs to win the semifinal match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

By Ian Omoro In a low-scoring thriller in Sharjah, New Zealand defeated the 2016 champion West Indies by eight runs to advance to the Women's T20 World Cup fina

England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.