Defence Women’s Rugby Union

Community page to share the stories of Womens Rugby

18/09/2025

While the IDRC may be over, rugby doesn’t stop!

Good luck to women - CPL Sarah Riordan, LCPL Jordan Neal and LT Ella Hopper selected in the QLD Reds squad for their upcoming match against NSW Waratahs. Our very own CPL Riordan named as Captain too!

11/09/2025

Thanks for following our IDRC campaign, we proudly bring home the Challenge Cup.

Bring on 2029 on home soil!

Australia finishes rugby comp on a high Australia left the UK with a convincing win in the final of the Women’s International Defence Rugby Competition.

Photos from Defence Women’s Rugby Union's post

03/09/2025

To wrap up our IDRC competition, we celebrated our teammates with awards that recognised their incredible contributions:

🏆 MVP – Caitlyn Costello ⚡ Best Forward – Faalalotonga Samaila
🛡️ Best Back – Madeline Mathews  🤝 Players’ Player – Caity Costello

The competition was an amazing experience for the whole team. We gave it our all, supported each other, and finished on a high note with plenty to be proud of!

01/09/2025

CHALLENGE CUP FINALS
Australia 🆚 Zambia

Get around the Aussie girls as they go for glory! 💛💚

📍 Newbury RFC
⏰ 1300 local | 2200 AEST
📺 Watch live: link in bio

31/08/2025

Challenge Cup Semi Final photos against Tonga. Next up Zambia on Tuesday, 02 Sep 10pm AEST

29/08/2025

Game Three photos against Fiji!

Australia vs Tonga | IDRC 2025 | Challenge Cup Semi Final

28/08/2025

Challenge Cup Semi Finals, join us as we take on Tonga! 10pm AEST on Fri, 29 Aug!

Australia vs Tonga | IDRC 2025 | Challenge Cup Semi Final 🏉 LIVE: Australia vs Tonga | Challenge Cup Semi Final | International Defence Rugby Competition 2025Join us LIVE for the thrilling semi-final clash between ...