Excitement Builds for 10th Women’s Rugby World Cup to be Hosted in England
As the world eagerly anticipates the 10th edition of the women’s pinnacle rugby tournament, England is set to host the biggest ever celebration of the sport. The highly-anticipated event will kick off on 22 August, 2025, with the opening match taking place at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.
The England national rugby union team, the Red Roses, will be the ones to open the tournament in the North East, showcasing the world’s number one ranked team in front of up to 49,000 fans from the region and beyond. This milestone event aims to capture hearts and headlines around the world, galvanizing the next generation of fans, players and partners.
The tournament’s grand finale will be held at the historic Twickenham Stadium on 27 September 2025, with organizers aiming to smash the current attendance record of 58,498 by selling out one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues. This era-defining tournament, a joint venture between World Rugby, the RFU, and the UK Government, promises to set new standards and attract new audiences, providing an exciting catalyst to the growth of women’s rugby globally.
Accessible and Inclusive Tournament
The expanded 16-team showcase will be hosted across eight venues and cities around England, making it the most accessible Women’s Rugby World Cup ever. This countrywide format will offer an unparalleled opportunity for fans to see, engage with and support the stars of the women’s game in towns and cities across the country.
“This tournament will be a generational moment for rugby, reaching and inspiring new audiences in ways never seen before,” – World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont.
The selection of Sunderland to host the opening match underscores the mission to make this a truly inclusive and widely-viewed sports event.
The excitement continues to build as the stage is set for the 10th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with England poised to deliver the biggest and most accessible celebration of the sport yet. Rugby enthusiasts are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for the event of 2025, which promises to be a transformative moment for women’s rugby and sport as a whole.
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