Overview

• Quarter-final matchups are confirmed: England v Scotland, New Zealand v France, Ireland v South Africa, Australia v Canada.
• England beat Australia 47-7 in Brighton to top Pool A and extend their winning run, with the Wallaroos still advancing on points difference.
• The United States routed Samoa 60-0 in York but were eliminated after failing to overturn Australia’s superior points differential.
• Canada secured Pool B with a 40-19 win over Scotland in Exeter, highlighted by two tries from hooker Emily Tuttosi.
• Fiji upset Wales 28-25, leaving Wales winless at the bottom of Pool B and out of the tournament.