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England from August 22 to September 27.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 is taking place in England from August 22 to September 27. It’s the tenth edition of the tournament and the first to feature an expanded format with 16 teams.
Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:
Host Cities and Venues: The tournament is being held across eight cities in England, with the final taking place in London.
- Brighton & Hove (Brighton and Hove Stadium)
- Bristol (Ashton Gate)
- Exeter (Sandy Park)
- London (Twickenham)
- Manchester (Salford Community Stadium)
- Northampton (Franklin’s Gardens)
- Sunderland (Stadium of Light)
- York (York Community Stadium)
Teams and Pools: The 16 teams are divided into four pools:
- 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
Key Dates:
- Opening Match: August 22, 2025 – England vs USA in Sunderland.
- Quarter-finals and Semi-finals: Hosted in Bristol and Exeter in September.
- Final and Bronze Final: September 27, 2025 – at Twickenham Stadium in London.
Other details:
- New Zealand enters the tournament as the defending champions, while England is the host and a favorite to win.
- For the first time since 2002, all six teams from the Women’s Six Nations Championship (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales) are participating.
- The opening ceremony in Sunderland featured a performance by pop artist Anne-Marie.
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