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Women's RWC Qualifying
Best images from the Women's Rugby World Cup qualifying matches in 2016
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier winners Italy
Italy's players and management celebrate their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand after winning the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier in Parma, Italy, on 25 September, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier winners Italy
Italy's players and management celebrate their qualification for Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand after winning the RWC 2021 Europe Qualifier in Parma, Italy, on 25 September, 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Ireland v Scotland
Scotland players celebrate their last-gasp 20-18 victory over Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, Italy on 25 September, 2021, which earned them a place in the Final Qualification Tournament for Rugby World Cup 2021. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Ireland v Scotland
Ireland's Nichola Fryday tries to find a gap between Jade Konkel and Sarah Law during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Scotland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Ireland v Scotland
Ireland's Beibhinn Parsons tries to shrug off the tackle of Lisa Thomson in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match with Scotland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Ireland v Scotland
Ireland's Stacey Flood passes the ball as Scotland's Hannah Smith looks on during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Ireland v Scotland
Scotland's Chloe Rollie with the ball during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Ireland v Scotland
Ireland's Sam Monaghan challenges Louise McMillan of Scotland for the ball in a lineout during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Italy's players celebrate their 34-10 victory against Spain in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Italy's players celebrate the 34-10 victory against Spain in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Italy scrum-half Sara Barattin passes the ball during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match with Spain at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Spain's Amalia Argudo runs with the ball against Italy in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Michela Sillari scores Italy's second try in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Spain at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Italy's Melissa Bettoni by Spanish players Olivia Fresneda and Saioa Jaurena during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Spain
Italy's Giada Franco is tackled by Monica Castelo of Spain during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 25 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Scotland
Scotland celebrate their 27-22 victory over Spain in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Scotland
Scotland's Hannah Smith can't stop Spain's Maria Garcia in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Scotland
Spain's Carmen Castellucci of Spain runs at the Scotland defence during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Scotland
Scotland number eight Jade Konkel runs at Spain scrum-half Patricia Garcia during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Scotland
Scotland's Megan Gaffney scores a try during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match with Spain at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Italy's Francesca Sgorbini of Italy is tackled by Edel McMahon their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Italy's Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi runs with the ball during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Ireland winger Beibhinn Parsons scores the only try of the first half of their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Ireland prop Linda Djougang on the charge against Italy in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Italy's first female test centurion Sara Barattin passes the ball in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Italy v Ireland
Sara Barattin is given a guard of honour as she runs out for her 100th test match appearance for Italy in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match with Ireland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 19 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Ireland
Ireland's Stacey Flood tries to find a way through the Spain defence in their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Scotland v Italy
Scotland's Christine Belisle is tackled by Elisa Giordano of Italy during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Spain v Ireland
Scotland's Jade Konkel on the charge against Italy during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Scotland v Italy
Sara Barattin and Vittoria Ostuni Minuzzi celebrate with their Italy team-mates during Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match with Scotland at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Scotland v Italy
Italy's Sara Barattin scores a try despite pressure from Scotland's Rhona Lloyd during their Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier: Scotland v Italy
Italy's Michela Sillari runs with the ball against Scotland during the Rugby World Cup 2021 Europe Qualifier match at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi on 13 September, 2021 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Giorgio Perottino - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
RWC 2021qualifier: Colombia v Brazil
Colombia on the attack in their 23-19 win over Brazil in an RWC 2021 qualifier in Medellin.
Papua New Guinea v Tonga - RWC 2021 qualifier
Tonga on the charge against Papua New Guinea during their Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier at Bava Park in Port Moresby on 1 March, 2020: Photo: Oceania Rugby
Papua New Guinea v Tonga - RWC 2021 qualifier
Tonga on the charge against Papua New Guinea during their Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier at Bava Park in Port Moresby on 1 March, 2020: Photo: Oceania Rugby
Papua New Guinea v Tonga - RWC 2021 qualifier
Tonga on the charge against Papua New Guinea during their Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier at Bava Park in Port Moresby on 1 March, 2020: Photo: Oceania Rugby
Papua New Guinea v Tonga - RWC 2021 qualifier
Players from Tonga and Papua New Guinea come together during their Rugby World Cup 2021 qualifier at Bava Park in Port Moresby on 1 March, 2020: Photo: Oceania Rugby
Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019: Fiji v Samoa
Fijiana reach out to score in their 41-13 win over Samoa at the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019 in Lautoka, Fiji. Photo: Oceania Rugby
Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019: Fiji Development XV v PNG
Papua New Guinea stop a Fijiana Development XV attack on the final day of the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019 in Lautoka, Fiji. Photo: Oceania Rugby
Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019: Fijiana celebrate
Fijiana celebrate qualification for Rugby World Cup 2021 following their victory over Samoa at the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2019 in Lautoka, Fiji. Photo: Oceania Rugby.
WRWC 2017 qualifier: Hong Kong v Fiji
Hong Kong make a break in their 45-7 win against Fiji on day one of the WRWC 2017 Asia/Oceania qualification tournament at Kings Park, Hong Kong. Photo: HKRFU.
WRWC 2017 qualifier: Hong Kong v Fiji
Hong Kong take on the Fiji defence on their way to a 45-7 win at Kings Park in Hong Kong in match one of the WRWC 2017 Asia/Oceania qualification tournament. Photo: HKRFU
Spain women
Spain's players celebrate after a 15-10 victory over Scotland secured a place at Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 in Ireland. Photo: FER.
Spain v Scotland - WRWC 2017 qualifier
Olympian Barbara Pla makes a break for Spain in their Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 qualifier with Scotland in Madrid on 26 November, 2016. Photo: FER.
Scotland v Spain - WRWC 2017 qualifier
Helen Nelson tries to break through the Spanish defence in Scotland's Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 qualifier at Scotstoun Stadium on 18 November, 2016. Photo: Scottish Rugby / SNS Group.
Scotland v Spain - WRWC 2017 qualifier
Deborah McCormack scores a try for Scotland in their Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 qualifier with Spain at Scotstoun Stadium on 18 November, 2016. Photo: Scottish Rugby / SNS Group.
Scotland women's coach Shade Munro
Scotland women's coach Shade Munro is hoping to guide his team to victory over Spain in their two-leg play-off to secure Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 qualification. Photo: Scottish Rugby/SNS Group.
Emma Wassell of Scotland
Scotland second-row Emma Wassell is dreaming of Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 qualification. Photo: Scottish Rugby/SNS Group.
Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2016
Fijiana tight-head prop Esiteri Bulikiobo was a constant menace and scored a try in the 37-10 win over Papua New Guinea in the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship 2016 in Suva on 5 November. Photo: Bruce Southwick/Zoomfiji.
Oceania Women's Rugby Championship 2016
Fiji replacement Wainikiti Deku tries to break through a tackle in their Oceania Women's Rugby Championship 2016 encounter with Papua New Guinea at ANZ Stadium in Suva. Photo: Bruce Southwick/Zoomfiji.
Fiji win Oceania Women's Championship
Fiji beat Papua New Guinea 37-10 to win the inaugural Oceania Women's Rugby Championship 2016 and keep their hopes of qualification for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 alive. Photo: Bruce Southwick/Zoomfiji.
Fiji v PNG captains
Fiji captain Lailanie Burnes and her Papua New Guinea counterpart Margaret Naua with the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship trophy ahead of their meeting at ANZ Stadium on 5 November, 2016. Photo: Oceania Rugby.
Women's Rugby World Cup - Spain
Spain celebrate winning Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016 after beating Netherlands in the final in Madrid. Photo: Spain RU.
Rugby Europe Women's Championship final - Spain v Netherlands
Spain women claim lineout ball against the Netherlands in the final of the Rugby Europe Women's Championship in Madrdi. Photo: Spain RU
Rugby Europe Women's Championship final - Spain v Netherlands
Netherlands go on the attack against Spain in the final of the Rugby Europe Women's Championship. Photo: Spain RU.
Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016 Russia v Switzerland
Russia go on the attack in their 51-0 win v Switzerland at Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016. Photo: Spain RU
Rugby Europe Women's Championship Belgium v Czech Republic
Belgium take on the Czech defence in their 20-5 win at the Rugby Europe Women's ChaMpionship 2016. Photo: Spain RU
Russia v Netherlands - Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016
Netherlands recycle the ball during their 22-17 win against Russia at Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016. Photo: Spain RU
Spain women - Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016
Spain women celebrate reaching the final of Rugby Europe Women's Championship 2016 after a 97-0 win against the Czech Republic. Photo: Spain RU
Spain beat Belgium in Madrid
Spain beat Belgium in the first round of the Rugby Europe Women's Championship in Madrid.
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