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The moment that crowned France as IDRC champions again
It was all decided in the final seconds of the tournament.

France score last minute try to beat Fiji in dramatic IDRC 2025 final
It was a 14-12 win for the French who win the trophy for the second consecutive tournament.

France react to last minute try to win IDRC 2025
It was late drama in the 2025 IDRC final

'We showed what we're about': Key UKAF figures react to IDRC third place
Jade Mullen and Sarah Mitchelson were speaking after UKAF's win.

UKAF wrap up third place in IDRC with win over Irish Defence Forces
It was a winning end for UKAF in their IDRC campaign at Kingsholm Stadium.

Australia win IDRC Challenge Cup with win over Zambia
The Australian Defence Force have won the IDRC Challenge Cup following their 39-15 win over Zambia.

World Cup winner Rocky Clark picks her IDRC semi-final superstars
Who were the players that Rocky picked out from the semi-final matches?

Fiji captain looking forward to French final showdown
They beat the Irish to book their place in the final

Fiji look dominant as they beat Irish to reach IDRC final
Fiji have strolled into the final of the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition after a 74-0 win over the Irish Defence Forces

'Really hard to swallow': Jade Mullen reacts to UKAF's semi-final defeat
The UKAF skipper wanted to win the big one but UKAF lost to France

Analyst's view: Erica Mills impressed by France amidst UKAF disappointment
The former UKAF player was on co-commentary for the big match

France look ahead to final after superb win over UKAF
It's a chance for back-to-back trophies for the French on Wednesday

UKAF lose against France in IDRC semi-final
It's the end of the road for the hosts in the tournament

Who makes it through the IDRC pool matches? | Forces Sport | August 29
This week's Forces Sport Show is an IDRC special.

Australia and Zambia win in IDRC cup semi-finals in Guildford
They're set for a titanic final clash in Newbury on Tuesday.

World Cup winner Rocky Clark's best players from pool stages
2014 England World Cup winner Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark picks her best players from the pool stages in the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition.

France breezes into semi-final with commanding win over Vodafone LooseHeadz
The reigning IDRC champions have secured their spot in the 2025 IDRC semi-final with a 64-12 win over the Vodafone LooseHeadz in Aldershot.

French captain 'very happy' with important win over LooseHeadz
French rugby captain Sirine Magére speaks to BFBS Sport following her team's win over the Vodafone LooseHeadz in Aldershot.

Fiji halt Australia's hopes for a semi-final berth in Aldershot
Fiji have finished on top of the table in Pool B with a 26-20 win over Australia, whose semi-final hopes now hangs in the balance

Irish and Tongan captains reflect on feisty clash in Pool A
Irish Defence Force captain Private Caoimhe Molloy and Tongan captain Lieutenant Luseane Vivili speak to BFBS after a close 31-19 victory for the Irish side.

Fijiana star Manuqalo Komaita's IDRC message to UKAF
British Army and Fijiana player Guardsman Manuqalo Komaitai sends a good luck message to the UK Armed Forces rugby team in their IDRC campaign. Guardsman Komaitai is currently featuring for Fiji in the Women's Rugby World Cup.

Ireland see off resurgent Tonga side to book semi-final berth
The Irish Defence Force beat a resurgent Tongan team 31-39 to finish second in the Pool A standings and secure their place in the IDRC semi-finals.

Nye and Pursglove reflect on 'testing' game against Zambia
UKAF captain Lucy Nye and teammate Courtney Pursglove speak to BFBS Sport following UKAF's 32-22 victory against Zambia.

UKAF tested by resilient Zambian side in IDRC
The UK Armed Forces have officially topped Pool A th the 2025 IDRC after winning 32-22 against Zambia.

Aussies boost hopes after Vodafone LooseHeads thrashing
They move up into second in Pool B.

Fiji captain pleased to match French physicality in win
They beat the reigning champions in Pool B action.

French players discuss importance of IDRC 2025
The reigning champions have played a big part in the tournament so far.

Fiji beat France to take control of Pool B
Fiji have taken a giant step towards the knockout stages of the 2025 International Defence Rugby Competition after a comeback win over the reigning champions from France.

IDRC 2025 explodes into action with opening pool matches | Forces Sport | 22 August
This week's special show goes inside the 2025 IDRC tournament.

Relentless UKAF book semi-final place against Irish
Another big win continues UKAF's perfect start to the tournament

Two UKAF tryscorers react to important Irish win
Gemma Pearson and Heidi Silcox were crucial in a great UKAF performance

Zambia dominate against the Tongans
Zambia have kick-started their IDRC 2025 campaign with a thumping 90-0 win over Tonga in Basingstoke.

Zambia aiming for UKAF scalp after dominant win
Zambia beat Tonga by 90 points in Basingstoke

Zambia head coach reacts to big Tonga win
They won 90-0 in Pool A in Basingstoke

Scotland's Sarah Bonar sends message to UKAF team
Scotland and Royal Air Force player Flying Officer Sarah Bonar sends a good luck message to the UKAF team as she prepares for her World Cup opener against Wales.

Australian head coach reflects on tough pool matches
Australian Head Coach Lieutenant Commander Rob Drinkwater speaks to BFBS Sport following the end of the opening Pool B matches at the International Defence Rugby Competition.

Champions France fight off Australia in a nail-biting clash
The French Armed Forces took on the Australian Defence Force in the opening match in Pool B at the International Defence Rugby Competition.

Irish begin IDRC week strongly after Zambia cancellation
The team from the Irish Defence Force played against a team from Rugby Against Cancer to begin their IDRC campaign following their cancelled opening match against Zambia.

Five-try Daisy Aspinall keen for UKAF ruthlessness in all IDRC games
The RAF star was in scintillating form against Tonga.

John Wilding and Erica Mills react to UKAF's thumping of Tonga
The pair revealed their insight after being on the commentary team for the match.

All SEVENTEEN UKAF tries against Tonga in the IDRC opener
It was a thumping win for the hosts in Esher.

UKAF rugby chair ready to get stuck in as an official for IDRC
Air Vice-Marshal Ian Townsend will join the match day officials team in the tournament

Forces Sports Show Special: Go behind-the-scenes as UKAF ready for IDRC
UKAF get their tournament underway against Tonga at Esher RFC on 17 August, live on BFBS Forces News YouTube.

UKAF head coach says team is 'ready to go' following difficult IDRC selection
UK Armed Forces head coach WO2 Sarah Mitchelson speaks to BFBS Sport about her squad selection and what we could expect from UKAF in the IDRC.

UKAF players take on fun BFBS challenges ahead of IDRC
Four challenges were set to a group of players in Aldershot.

'I want to win': UKAF's leadership group reveal all ahead of IDRC 2025
The three captains of the single service teams sat down for a roundtable chat in Aldershot.

Amy Cokayne's message for UKAF ahead of IDRC 2025
The England star will be watching UKAF's adventures in the tournament

Amy Cokayne hoping for UKAF triumph at IDRC 2025
The Red Roses star is preparing for the Rugby World Cup

IDRC 2025 grand final to be shown live with BFBS Sport
The tournament concludes on 3 September

UKAF hoping to show strength of RAF, Army and Navy united
Can the combined services give UKAF a platform for winning?

Pursglove: UKAF's purple shirt is the biggest honour of service rugby
Pursglove will be a key player for UKAF at this year's IDRC.

Can the IDRC and the Rugby World Cup inspire young players?
The two tournaments will run side-by-side in an important summer of rugby in the UK.

Al Carns wants IDRC to champion women's rugby at the top

Jason Robinson: IDRC an opportunity for women's rugby
The England legend is excited for this year's tournament.

Orla Proctor says players will have to fight for UKAF spots at IDRC
The competition for a place in the squad is high according to Proctor.

UKAF impress in Newcastle with IDRC looming
The UK Armed Forces women's rugby union team gained valuable momentum ahead of this summer's International Defence Rugby Competition with a 29-24 win over a North of England XV in the annual Military v Cancer event.

What does playing at IDRC 2025 mean to UKAF's players?
UKAF prepare to host the tournament this summer.