The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, taking place in England from 22 August to 27 September, is set to be the biggest sporting event taking place in the UK in 2025. It has already smashed records as the fastest-selling edition of the tournament ever, with more than 220,000 tickets sold to date.
With just over eight months to go until the opening match between England and the USA on 22 August, the continued strong interest in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has led to ballots for high-demand fixtures, including England’s pool matches and the final at Twickenham Stadium. The surge in demand ensures that it will be 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. Rugby World Cup 2021 bronze medalists France are drawn in Pool D 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. 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 then be held at Twickenham in London 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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