Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Editorial Photographer
Capturing the spirit and power of women’s rugby
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 was a defining moment in women’s sport and a landmark chapter in my career as a female rugby photographer. Across stadiums from Sunderland to Brighton, Bristol, York and Northampton, I photographed 13 matches, capturing the intensity, athleticism and emotional depth of RWC2025. From the collision and power on the pitch to the unity in the stands, this tournament reflected the extraordinary growth and cultural impact of women’s rugby in the UK. My work at the Women’s Rugby World Cup extended beyond action photography, focusing on the human stories surrounding the game, the generational shifts, the generosity, the belief and the shared pride that defined this tournament.
Commissioned by Rugby Journal to produce a 20-page photo essay, I committed to documenting the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with depth, care and integrity. Being there was about more than capturing the tournament; it was about contributing a female perspective to the visual history of the game. The presence of women on the pitch is powerful but so too is visibility behind the lens.