Women’s EURO 2025 proved to be a huge success, and global interest in women’s football continues to grow and grow. Women’s Rugby World Cup organisers are now hoping that women’s rugby receives a similar boost once the 2025 edition of the tournament gets underway on August 22.
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This year's edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, the 10th in total, is set to be the biggest and the best, with the competition expanded to 16 sides for the first time since 2002. Fans from all four corners of the globe are expected to descend on English soil for the rugby festivities.
While there’s plenty of expansion still to come in the sport of women’s rugby, the tournament has already come a long way since the inaugural edition took place. 34 years ago, the United States, skippered by 39-year-old Mary Gail Sullivan, shocked the world by lifting the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy when the tournament was first held in Wales.
We're into the semi-final stage now with both matches confirmed: England take on France and New Zealand face Canada. France's wait for a first Rugby World Cup semi-final goes on, but they will certainly take pride in their journey. They only had one player with any experience of playing in a Rugby World Cup: Cliodhna Moloney-MacDonald. Given that they pushed serial semi-finalists France all the way on Sunday, it will give them a huge boost.
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New Zealand may only be currently ranked third in the Women’s World Rankings, but the Black Ferns have been the dominant side when it comes to the World Cup. The Black Ferns have reigned supreme at 6 of the last 7 editions of the tournament, beating England in five of those Finals.
However, it’s 2025 World Cup hosts, England, who are the favourites to lift the trophy for a third time following their title triumphs in 1994 and 2014. Amazingly, the Red Roses haven’t lost a game since their 2022 World Cup Final defeat to New Zealand. Meanwhile, Canada are through to their sixth Rugby World Cup semi-final, where they will play against New Zealand in Bristol on Friday.Let GOAL give you all the vital information you need to know ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, including the full match schedule, where all the action is taking place and how you can watch or stream every game live.
When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?
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The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 kicks off with England vs the United States at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday, August 22 and ends with the final at Twickenham in London on Saturday, September 27.
Which teams are playing at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?
For the first time since 2002, 16 teams are participating in the Women's Rugby World Cup Finals. They are split into four pools of four as follows:
| Pool | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | United States, England (hosts), Australia Samoa |
| B | Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji |
| C | New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain |
| D | France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil |
What is the Women’s Rugby World 2025 format and key dates?
The 16 competing countries at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 are divided into four pools of four teams (pools A to D). Teams in each pool will play one another in a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage.
The knockout stage will consist of three single-elimination rounds, culminating in a final and a third-place playoff. In the case of a tie in regulation time, two 10-minute periods of extra time will be played to determine a winner. If the scores are tied at the end of extra time, an additional 10-minute "sudden death" period would be played, with the first team to score any points being the winner. If the score remains tied, a kicking competition will ensue.
Check out when the various stages of the tournament are taking place:
- Group stage: August 22 - September 7
- Quarter-finals: September 13 - 14
- Semi-finals: September 19 - 20
- Final: September 27
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 schedule
Below is the full schedule for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025:
| Date | Fixture | Result | Kick-off (BST) | Watch (UK / US) | Stream (UK / US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri Aug 22 | Pool A - England vs USA | 69-7 | 7:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 23 | Pool A - Australia vs Samoa | 73-0 | 12 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 23 | Pool B - Scotland vs Wales | 38-8 | 2:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 23 | Pool B - Canada vs Fiji | 65-7 | 5:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 23 | Pool D - France vs Italy | 24-0 | 8:15 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 24 | Pool C - Ireland vs Japan | 42-14 | 12 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 24 | Pool D - South Africa vs Brazil | 66-6 | 2:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 24 | Pool C - New Zealand vs Spain | 54-8 | 5:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 30 | Pool B – Canada vs Wales | 42-0 | 12 am | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 30 | Pool B – Scotland vs Fiji | 29-15 | 2:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 30 | Pool A – England vs Samoa | 92-3 | 5 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 30 | Pool A – USA vs Australia | 31-31 | 7:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Aug 30 | Pool A – USA vs Australia | 43-27 | 7:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 31 | Pool C – Ireland vs Spain | 62-19 | 12 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 31 | Pool C – New Zealand vs Japan | 24-29 | 2 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 31 | Pool D – Italy vs South Africa | 84-5 | 3:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Aug 31 | Pool D – France vs Brazil | 40-19 | 4:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 6 | Pool B – Canada vs Scotland | 60-0 | 12 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 6 | Pool A – USA vs Samoa | 25-28 | 1:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 6 | Pool B – Wales vs Fiji | 47-7 | 2:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 6 | Pool A – England vs Australia | 29-21 | 5 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 7 | Pool C – Japan vs Spain | 64-3 | 12 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 7 | Pool D – Italy vs Brazil | 40-0 | 2 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 7 | Pool C – New Zealand vs Ireland | 57-10 | 2:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 7 | Pool D – France vs South Africa | 57-10 | 4:45 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 13 | Q/F – New Zealand vs South Africa | 46-17 | 1 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sat Sep 13 | Q/F – Canada vs Australia | 46-5 | 4 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 14 | Q/F – France vs Ireland | 18-13 | 1 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Sun Sep 14 | Q/F – England vs Scotland | 40-8 | 4 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
| Fri Sep 19 | S/F – New Zealand vs Canada | 7 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo | |
| Sat Sep 20 | S/F – France vs England | 3:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo | |
| Sat Sep 27 | Bronze Final – Semi-Final losers | 12:30 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo | |
| Sat Sep 27 | Final – Semi-Final winners | 4 pm | BBC / CBS | BBC iPlayer / Paramount+ / Fubo |
How to buy Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 tickets
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match tickets can be purchased directly via the official Rugby World Cup site, with general public tickets and premium experience packages available, although tickets for some matches will be in high demand.
In addition, fans can purchase Women’s Rugby World Cup tickets on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid entry ticket.
Which nation is hosting the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025?
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England are playing Women’s Rugby World Cup hosts for the second time. They staged the event for the first time back in 2010. During the pool phase of that tournament, they romped to three easy victories, scoring 146 points and conceding just 10. They shut out both Ireland and Kazakhstan and would do the same in the semis against Australia. However, they succumbed to New Zealand in the Final (for a third successive Women’s Rugby World Cup), in front of a crowd of 13,253 at the Twickenham Stoop.
Where can I watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in the UK?
In the UK, BBC Sport has the exclusive rights to broadcast every game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. Selected matches will be shown on the BBC's linear channels, while every game will be available to stream live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app.
Where can I watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 in the US?
CBS Sports and Paramount+ are the exclusive home of rugby in the United States until at least 2029, including the next three Rugby World Cups. CBS Sports will provide unprecedented multi-platform rugby coverage across linear and streaming, and Paramount+ will stream every Rugby World Cup match, plus all the USA Rugby National Team’s World Rugby matches.
Paramount+ offers two subscription plans: Paramount+ Essential with ads for $7.99/month or $59.99/year, and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which is ad-free (except for live TV) for $12.99/month or $119.99/year. Both allow you to watch the live rugby action:
- Paramount+ Essential: This plan includes access to a vast library of movies and shows, live sports like NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League, and 24/7 live news with CBS News. It also includes some ads.
- Paramount+ with SHOWTIME: This plan includes everything in the Essential plan plus the entire SHOWTIME library, ad-free viewing (except for live TV and a few shows), and the ability to download shows to your mobile device.
FuboTV also offers a top-quality streaming service with access to the Women's Rugby World Cup and a whole world of sports. Fubo subscription plans start from $84.99 per month as part of a rolling contract. Fubo offers a free 7-day trial to new subscribers. With over 200 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for sports fans.
Where will the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 be played?
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The 32 Women’s World Cup 2025 matches are taking place in 8 stadiums and cities/towns all over England. Twickenham will host the final. Twickenham Stadium, often referred to as 'The Home of Rugby' is a rugby union stadium in London, England. It is owned by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), which has its headquarters there. The stadium is the venue for the England national rugby union team's home matches. Twickenham is the world's largest rugby union stadium, the second largest stadium in the United Kingdom (behind Wembley Stadium) and the fourth largest in Europe, with a 82,000 capacity. In addition to staging regular rugby union matches, the stadium has also hosted concerts featuring some of the world's biggest musical performers, including U2, Beyoncé, the Rolling Stones, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and Metallica.
The full list of venues for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 are as follows:
- 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