Top Performers at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup: Leading Try-Scorers and Rising Stars

Explore the standout players and rising stars of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, featuring top try-scorers and their remarkable performances.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has been a showcase of exceptional talent and high-octane matches, with several teams securing record-breaking victories. Here’s a closer look at the top try-scorers who have lit up the tournament so far.

6. Julia Schell

![Julia Schell](Getty Images) Canada's Julia Schell leads the pack with an impressive six tries, all scored in the second half against Fiji. Her performance has been nothing short of spectacular, solidifying her place as one of the tournament's top players.

5. Jess Breach

![Jess Breach](Getty Images) England's Jess Breach has been in stellar form, scoring twice in the opening match against the United States and notching her 50th international try against Samoa. She capped off her performance with a hat-trick, showcasing her lethal finishing ability.

5. Desiree Miller

![Desiree Miller](Getty Images) Australia's Desiree Miller made history with the first hat-trick in Australia's 73-0 win over Samoa. She continued her fine form with two crucial tries in a thrilling 31-31 draw with the United States.

5. Francesca McGhie

![Francesca McGhie](Getty Images) Scotland's Francesca McGhie made an immediate impact, scoring just 55 seconds into the Pool B victory against Wales. She finished the match with a hat-trick and added two more tries in the win over Fiji.

4. Aseza Hele

![Aseza Hele](Getty Images) South Africa's Aseza Hele has been a consistent performer, scoring a hat-trick in a comfortable win and notching her side's opening try in the victory over Italy.

4. Jorja Miller

![Jorja Miller](Getty Images) New Zealand's Jorja Miller has been one of the standout players of the tournament, scoring two excellent tries in the opening win over Spain and adding another two against Japan.

4. Caitlyn Halse

![Caitlyn Halse](Getty Images) At just 18 years old, teenage full-back Caitlyn Halse has made a significant impact in her first World Cup, scoring tries against both Samoa and the USA.

3. Braxton Sorensen-McGee

![Braxton Sorensen-McGee](Getty Images) Another 18-year-old sensation, Black Ferns full-back Braxton Sorensen-McGee, caught the eye with a hat-trick against Japan.

3. Ayanda Malinga

![Ayanda Malinga](Getty Images) South Africa's Ayanda Malinga has been a key player, running in three tries so far, including two against Brazil and one against Italy.

3. Lark Atkin-Davies

![Lark Atkin-Davies](Getty Images) England hooker Lark Atkin-Davies has been a reliable scorer, notching tries against the USA and Samoa.

These players have not only showcased their individual brilliance but have also been instrumental in their teams' successes, making the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup a tournament to remember.

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