Hosts England have been placed in Group A alongside Australia, the USA, and Samoa for the highly anticipated 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. This prestigious tournament will see the world’s top-ranked team, England, host the event for the second time, expanding the competition to 16 nations—up from 12 in the previous edition.
In Group B, Scotland and Wales will compete against Canada and Fiji, while Group C includes defending champions New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, and Spain. Group D features France, Italy, South Africa, and Brazil.
Scheduled from August 22 to September 27, 2025, the Women’s Rugby World Cup promises exhilarating action. England enters the tournament as a top favorite, having remained unbeaten since their narrow defeat to New Zealand in the 2022 final, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Red Roses clinched victory in the recent WXV tournament, showcasing their strength with a win over Canada.
Historically, England secured the Women’s Rugby World Cup titles in 1994 and 2014 but has finished as runners-up in the last two tournaments.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Format
- The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup marks the first instance of 16 participating teams, an increase from the prior 12.
- Teams are divided into four groups, each containing four nations.
- The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stages.
Complete Draw for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
- Group A: England, Australia, USA, Samoa.
- Group B: Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji.
- Group C: New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain.
- Group D: France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil.
Schedule Highlights
England is set to feature in the tournament’s opening match on August 22 at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Quarter-finals will occur at Sandy Park and Ashton Gate, leading up to the semi-finals at Ashton Gate the week before the grand final. The championship decider is scheduled for Twickenham on September 27. The full match schedule will be announced by World Rugby in the coming week.
