Spain's women’s rugby team, Las Leonas, has made significant strides in the international scene leading up to the 2025 Rugby World Cup. In 2024, they secured their place in the World Cup by winning the WXV 3 title, a critical tournament for teams outside the top tier of women’s rugby. Spain's journey to the top of WXV 3 was marked by a tense and thrilling final against Fiji, where Spain emerged victorious with a narrow 10-8 win. This victory, led by standout players like Alba Capell, highlights Spain’s growing prominence in women's rugby. Capell's impressive performance, which included Spain’s only try in the final, underscored the team's resilience and ambition.
Spain's qualification for the 2025 World Cup is especially significant as they were placed in Pool C alongside New Zealand, Ireland, and Japan. Competing against these rugby powerhouses will be a major test for Las Leonas, but the team has shown remarkable improvement in confidence and skill, a transformation Capell attributes to their enhanced unity and preparation.
Spain’s participation in the 2025 World Cup is a reflection of their broader aspirations to be recognized as a formidable force in women’s rugby, with their WXV 3 triumph serving as a critical stepping stone toward this goal.