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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round five

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round five Saturday 26 April: Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); Scotland vs. Ireland (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh); England vs. France (Allianz Stadium, Twickenham)
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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round four

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round four Saturday 19 April: Italy vs. France (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); England vs. Scotland (Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester) Sunday 20 April: Wales vs. Ireland (Rodney Parade, Newport)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round five Saturday 26 April: Italy vs. Wales (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); Scotland vs. Ireland (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh); E...
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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round three

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever.  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round three Saturday 12 April: France vs. Wales; Ireland v England (Virgin Media Park, Cork) Sunday 13 April: Scotland vs. Italy (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh) Guinness Women’s Six Nations round four Saturday 19 April: Italy vs. France (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma); England vs. Scotland (Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester) Sunday 20 April: Wales vs. Ireland...
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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round two

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round two Saturday 29 March: France vs. Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle); Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Sunday 30 March: Italy vs. Ireland (Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Parma)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round three Saturday 12 April: France vs. Wales; Ireland v England (Virgin Media Park, Cork) Sunday 13 April: Scotland vs. Ita...
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Rugby union: Guinness Women’s Six Nations 2025 – round one

The 2025 Women’s Six Nations Rugby Championship promises to be an electrifying showcase of skill and determination. Running from late March to late April, the tournament features England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales in a round-robin format. With England aiming to defend their crown and teams like France and Ireland looking to upset the hierarchy, the stakes are higher than ever. Guinness Women’s Six Nations round one Saturday 22 March: Ireland vs. France (Kingspan Stadium, Belfast); Scotland vs. Wales (Hive Stadium, Edinburgh) Sunday 23 March: England vs. Italy (LNER Community Stadium, York)  Guinness Women’s Six Nations round two Saturday 29 March: France vs. Scotland (Stade Marcel-Deflandre, La Rochelle); Wales vs. England (Principality Stadium, Cardiff) Sunday ...
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Record ticket sales for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025  
26Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Record ticket sales for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025  

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 rema...
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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 pin...
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UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 Switzerland

UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will be held from 2-27 July 2025 in Switzerland. The 14th edition of the European international women’s football tournament will feature 16 nations with 31 matches taking place in eight host cities across Switzerland, including Basel (opening game and final), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion.  In total, around 720,000 tickets are available for the tournament with sales for the general public now open via uefa.com/womenseuro/ticketing. Ticket holders travelling within Switzerland will benefit from free public transport. Their tickets will be valid on match day for a second-class round trip between any Swiss locality and the match venue.  The host venues are:  St. Jakob-Park, Basel  Stadion Wankdorf, Bern Stade de Genève, G...
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: ticket sales launched at Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps
6Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: ticket sales launched at Jungfraujoch in the Swiss Alps

On Tuesday 1 October ticket sales for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 international women's football tournament were launched at a special event held at the iconic Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland. Located 3,454m above sea level, the magnificent Aletsch glacier set the stage for a match between two teams of football legends and future stars. The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will be held from 2-27 July 2025 in eight host cities across Switzerland, including Basel (opening game and final), Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Thun and Sion. In total, around 720,000 tickets have been made available for the tournament with sales for the general public now open via womenseuro.com/tickets. With this first ticket release, more than 250,000 tickets for all 31 matches of the tournamen...
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Harlequins vs. Bristol Bears: women’s rugby ‘the game changer’ 

Harlequins will take on Allianz Premiership Women’s Rugby rivals Bristol Bears in ‘The Game Changer’ fixture at The Stoop in Twickenham, London on Saturday 25 May. Now in its fifth instalment, and a celebration of all things women’s rugby, this year’s landmark fixture follows in a long line of record-breaking games for the women’s team including the Big Game 15 in December last year, with 16,237 fans attending at Twickenham Stadium.  The day will be fun for all the family, with a variety of matchday activities including mascots, food and beverage concessions, while the North Fan Village is open with games and face painting, and much more.  Jade Konkel, Harlequins Women’s club captain, said: “It feels great to be returning to The Stoop for this year’s The Game Changer fixture, ...
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2024 Uefa Women’s Champions League final, Bilbao

The 2024 Uefa Women's Champions League final between Barcelona and Olympique Lyon will be held on Saturday 25 May 2024 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. For more information see uefa.com and final2024bilbao.com Image: final2024bilbao.com 
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Great Britain vs. Sweden tennis – Billie Jean King Cup play-offs

Great Britain will face Sweden in the Billie Jean King Cup play-offs at the Copper Box Arena in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, from 11-12 November 2023. The Billie Jean King Cup is the largest annual international team competition in women’s sport. Tickets are on sale via lta.org.uk.  The Copper Box Arena previously hosted Britain’s victory over Kazakhstan in the 2019 Billie Jean King Cup, with more than 11,000 fans in attendance across the weekend. Anne Keothavong, the GB Billie Jean King Cup team captain, said: “We had a really great time at the Copper Box Arena in 2019, securing the win that saw us return to the World Group for the first time since 1993. The atmosphere was fantastic then, and we hope it can be even bigger and better in November. We love these weeks we get to c...
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WXV: the new international competition for elite women’s rugby
5May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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WXV: the new international competition for elite women’s rugby

World Rugby has announced the first host locations and dates for WXV – the new international competition for elite women’s rugby. Starting in October 2023, WXV has a mission to raise the profile and competitiveness of women’s 15s by providing the global platform between Rugby World Cups to increase the reach, impact and value of the sport, growing the game as a whole. It will also double the number of annual international fixtures for most competing teams, combining with World Rugby’s “Accelerate” programme to raise standards at Rugby World Cup 2025 and beyond. Host locations Fresh off the back of hosting a record-breaking Rugby World Cup where the Black Ferns were crowned champions, New Zealand will welcome the world’s best women's teams in the six-nation top level WXV 1 across...
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Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales
8Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales

It's a huge year for women’s cricket in England and Wales. England will face the No.1 team in the world, Australia, in what is set to be an enthralling Ashes series in June and July. And then in August, stars from both nations will go straight into the domestic competition, The Hundred, which features eight women’s teams battling it out alongside the men’s to be crowned champions.  2023 Women’s Ashes  The Women’s Ashes multi-format series will start on Thursday 22 June 2023 and this summer’s showdown is expected to break all attendance records for women’s international fixtures in England. It is the first year that both the men's and women's Ashes are being played alongside one another, with equal prominence, at the biggest grounds.  Heather Knight’s team will star...
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2025 AIG Women’s Open – women’s golf major 

The AIG Women's Open, one of the five women’s golf majors, will take place from 31 July to 3 August 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Porthcawl, Wales. One of the most revered championships in women’s golf, the final major of the season promises an exhilarating conclusion to the year’s elite golf competitions.  Since its establishment in 1976, the AIG Women’s Open has become a cornerstone of the LPGA and LET Tours, showcasing the best talent in women’s golf. Known for its tradition and global appeal, the championship consistently draws the world’s top-ranked players and rising stars to compete for one of the sport’s most prestigious titles.  Hosting the AIG Women’s Open for the first time, Royal Porthcawl Golf Club is a world-class venue celebrated for its dramatic coastal setting...
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2025 Amundi Evian Championship – women’s golf major 

The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the five women’s golf majors, will take place from 10-13 July 2025 at the stunning Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. Since its elevation to major status in 2013, the Amundi Evian Championship has become a highlight of the LPGA Tour, attracting the world’s best players. Known for its competitive field, the championship offers a challenging yet picturesque setting that demands precision, creativity, and resilience. The tournament's rich history and commitment to excellence have made it one of the most anticipated events on the women’s golf calendar.  Nestled between the French Alps and Lake Geneva, the Evian Resort Golf Club is celebrated for its unique blend of beauty and difficulty. The par-71 course spans rolling fairways, undul...
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2025 US Women’s Open – women’s golf major

The US Women's Open presented by Ally, the second of five women’s golf majors in 2025, will take place from 29 May to 1 June 2025 at Erin Hills in Wisconsin, United States. Known for its challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas, Erin Hills will provide the perfect stage for the world’s top female golfers to compete for this historic title.  The oldest of the LPGA’s major championships, the US Women’s Open dates back to 1946. As the premier event of the season, it brings together an elite field of competitors, including past champions, rising stars, and global icons, all aiming to claim the title and the coveted Harton S. Semple Trophy.  Located in the picturesque countryside of Wisconsin, Erin Hills is a masterpiece of golf course architecture. Known for hosting the 2017 US Open, ...
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KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – women’s golf major 

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship, one of the five women’s golf majors of the year, will take place from 19-22 June 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas, United States.  Since its inception in 1955, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship has become a cornerstone of the LPGA Tour, blending fierce competition with a commitment to empowering women in sports and leadership. The event consistently attracts the best players in the world, including top-ranked professionals, past champions, and rising stars.  The 2025 championship marks the debut of Fields Ranch East, part of the state-of-the-art PGA Frisco campus, as a major championship venue. Designed by renowned architect Gil Hanse, the course is celebrated for its modern design and strategic challenges. Its wide fairways,...
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2025 Chevron Championship – women’s golf major

The Chevron Championship, the first of five women’s golf majors in 2025, will take place from 24-27 April 2025 at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, United States. Nelly Korda comes into the tournament as defending champion following her victory in 2024.  As the first major of the LPGA season, the event will set the stage for an exciting year in women’s golf, showcasing the sport’s finest talent on a world-class course. Formerly known as the ANA Inspiration, the Chevron Championship has a rich history dating back to 1972. Its tradition of crowning champions who go on to shape the game makes it a cornerstone of the LPGA Tour. The tournament’s iconic legacy is now paired with the challenge and beauty of The Club at Carlton Woods, which debuted as the event’s host in 2023. ...
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