Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 England 

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will take place in eight cities across England from 22 August to 27 September. Record ticket sales has ensured that it will be the largest sports event in the UK in 2025 and also the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup in history.

Sarah Massey, managing director of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, said: “The response to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has been remarkable. England has a proud rugby heritage and a huge appetite for women’s sport, and this has been reflected in the demand for tickets so early on. Breaking records for ticket sales is just the beginning – we’re building towards a tournament that promises to be inclusive, entertaining, and unmissable for fans and players alike. We can’t wait to welcome the world to England next year to celebrate the pinnacle of women’s rugby in front of unprecedented crowds and create unforgettable memories together.”

Pools 

Hosts England have been drawn against Australia, USA, and Samoa in Pool A. Pool B sees Canada face Scotland, Wales and Fiji. Reigning champions New Zealand are joined by Ireland, Japan and Spain in Pool C. In Pool D, France are drawn alongside Italy, South Africa and Brazil. 

• Pool A: England, Australia, USA, Samoa
• Pool B: Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji
• Pool C: New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain
• Pool D: France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil

Host cities and stadiums 

• Twickenham Stadium, London 
• Stadium of Light, Sunderland
• Amex Stadium, Brighton
• Ashton Gate, Bristol
• Sandy Park, Exeter
• Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
• Salford Community Stadium, Manchester
• York Community Stadium, York

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 will kick-off with hosts England facing USA in the opening match at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on 22 August, 2025. The match schedule has been designed with teams and fans’ interests at heart, creating exciting matchups across the eight host locations. 

All matches are organised over six weekends with the majority having afternoon kick-off times to boost fan and family attendance across England. Teams will have a minimum of six rest days between pool matches to optimise player welfare and team performance.

The quarter-finals will be played at Sandy Park in Exeter and at Ashton Gate in Bristol, with both semi-finals at Ashton Gate. The final will be held at Twickenham on 27 September. 

Friday 22 August

• England vs USA, Sunderland

Saturday 23 August

• Australia vs Samoa, Salford
• Scotland vs Wales, Salford
• Canada vs Fiji, York
• France vs Italy, Exeter

Sunday 24 August 

• Ireland vs Japan, Northampton
• South Africa vs Brazil, Northampton
• New Zealand vs Spain, York

Saturday 30 August 

• Canada vs Wales, Salford
• Scotland vs Fiji, Salford
• England vs Samoa, Northampton
• USA vs Australia, York

Sunday 31 August

• Ireland vs Spain, Northampton
• New Zealand vs Japan, Exeter
• Italy vs South Africa, York
• France vs Brazil, Exeter

Saturday 6 September

• Canada vs Scotland, Exeter
• USA vs Samoa, York
• Wales vs Fiji, Exeter
• England vs Australia, Brighton

Sunday 7 September

• Japan vs Spain, York
• Italy vs Brazil, Northampton
• New Zealand vs Ireland, Brighton
• France vs South Africa, Northampton

Saturday 13 September

• Quarter-final 1: Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D, Exeter
• Quarter-final 2: Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A, Bristol

Sunday 14 September

• Quarter-final 3: Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool C, Exeter
• Quarter-final 4: Winner Pool A vs Runner-up Pool B, Bristol

Friday 19 September

• Semi-final 1: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2, Bristol, 7pm 

Saturday 20 September

• Semi-final 2: Winner QF3 vs Winner QF4, Bristol

Saturday 27 September 

• Bronze final: Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2, London
• Final: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2, London

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