Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 England
2025-08-22 - 2025-09-27 | England, United Kingdom
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

Image: World Rugby
