2025 Women's Rugby World Cup to Kick Off in Sunderland, Conclude at Twickenham

England, Canada, France, and New Zealand have already qualified for the tournament, which will see an increase in participating teams from 12 to 16.

Sunderland’s Stadium of Light will host the opening match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup on August 22.
Twickenham will host the final on September 27, with organisers targeting a sell-out at the home of English rugby.
England, Canada, France and New Zealand have already qualified for the tournament.
The number of teams at the tournament will be increasing from 12 to 16.
Eight cities across England will stage the tournament, including York, Manchester, Bristol, Exeter and Northampton.