2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup: Fixtures and Complete Schedule
The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup is set to take place in England, where the Red Roses will give it their all to claim the trophy for a historic third time. With home advantage and a team full of talent, England is determined to lift the trophy that last belonged to them in 2014.
The pool draw, made on October 17, positioned England, Canada, New Zealand, and France as the top-seeded teams. The pools for the 2025 competition are as follows:
- 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
While England’s last title came after a thrilling final against Canada in 2014, they have reached the finals twice since – falling to New Zealand in both 2017 and 2022. The Black Ferns remain the most successful team in the competition’s history, with six wins out of nine tournaments.
The Red Roses have been nearly unstoppable in recent years, achieving an impressive 30-match winning streak leading up to the 2022 final. Since then, they’ve remained unbeaten, including victories over New Zealand in the WXV1 series in 2023 and 2024. As they enter the 2025 tournament, England hopes to maintain this momentum on home soil.
Curious about when the matches are scheduled and where they’ll be held? Keep reading for all the details you need on the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup fixtures and venues.
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fixtures
Here are the key dates for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup at a glance:
- Opening Ceremony: Friday, August 22, 2025
- Pool Stage: August 22 – September 7, 2025
- Quarterfinals: September 13 – 14, 2025
- Semifinals: September 19 – 20, 2025
- Bronze Final: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Final: Saturday, September 27, 2025
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool Stage Schedule
The Women’s Rugby World Cup Pool stage kicks off on Friday, August 22, and concludes on Sunday, September 7, 2025. During this stage, 24 matches will be played across four pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the Quarter Finals Round.
The tournament will begin with an exciting Opening Ceremony, followed by the first match between England and USA at Stadium of Light, Sunderland.
| DATE | TIME (BST) | MATCHUP | POOL | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 22 Aug | 7.30pm | England v USA | A | Stadium of Light, Sunderland |
| Saturday, 23 Aug | 12.00pm | Australia v Samoa | A | Salford Community Stadium, Salford |
| Saturday, 23 Aug | 2.45pm | Scotland v Wales | B | Salford Community Stadium, Salford |
| Saturday, 23 Aug | 5.30pm | Canada v Fiji | B | York Community Stadium, York |
| Saturday, 23 Aug | 8.15pm | France v Italy | D | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Sunday, 24 Aug | 12.00pm | Ireland v Japan | C | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
| Sunday, 24 Aug | 2.45pm | South Africa v Brazil | D | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
| Sunday, 24 Aug | 5.30pm | New Zealand v Spain | C | York Community Stadium, York |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | 12.00pm | Canada v Wales | B | Salford Community Stadium, Salford |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | 2.45pm | Scotland v Fiji | B | Salford Community Stadium, Salford |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | 5.00pm | England v Samoa | A | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
| Saturday, 30 Aug | 7.30pm | USA v Australia | A | York Community Stadium, York |
| Sunday, 31 Aug | 12.00pm | Ireland v Spain | C | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
| Sunday, 31 Aug | 2.00pm | New Zealand v Japan | C | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Sunday, 31 Aug | 3.30pm | Italy v South Africa | D | York Community Stadium, York |
| Sunday, 31 Aug | 4.45pm | France v Brazil | D | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Saturday, 6 Sep | 12.00pm | Canada v Scotland | B | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Saturday, 6 Sep | 1.30pm | USA v Samoa | A | York Community Stadium, York |
| Saturday, 6 Sep | 2.45pm | Wales v Fiji | B | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Saturday, 6 Sep | 5.00pm | England v Australia | A | Brighton and Hove Stadium, Brighton |
| Sunday, 7 Sep | 12.00pm | Japan v Spain | C | York Community Stadium, York |
| Sunday, 7 Sep | 2.00pm | Italy v Brazil | D | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
| Sunday, 7 Sep | 2.45pm | New Zealand v Ireland | C | Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, Brighton |
| Sunday, 7 Sep | 4.45pm | France v South Africa | D | Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton |
Quarterfinals Schedule
The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Quarterfinal games will kick off on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and conclude on Sunday, September 14, 2025. This stage features knockout rounds, where Pool winners will face off against Pool runners-up.
| DATE | TIME (BST) | MATCHUP | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 13 Sep | 12.30pm | Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Saturday, 13 Sep | 4.00pm | Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | 12.30pm | Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C | Sandy Park, Exeter |
| Sunday, 14 Sep | 4.00pm | Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
Semi-Final Fixtures
This stage will see the winners of the Quarter-Finals competing against each other.
| DATE | TIME (BST) | MATCHUP | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, 19 Sep | 7.00pm | Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
| Saturday, 20 Sep | 3.30pm | Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 | Ashton Gate, Bristol |
WRWC 2025 Bronze Final
The Bronze Final, also known as the 3rd place match, sees the two semifinal runners-up teams face off against each other.
| DATE | TIME (BST) | MATCHUP | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 27 Sep | 12.30pm | Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
WRWC 2025 Final
The grand finale! The Semi-Finals winners will compete for the most prestigious trophy in Women’s rugby.
| DATE | TIME (BST) | MATCHUP | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 27 Sep | 4.00pm | Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 | Allianz Stadium, Twickenham |
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2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup FAQ
The ‘pool stage’ is the first phase of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The 16 participating teams are divided into four pools (A, B, C, D) with four teams in each pool. Each team plays against every other team in their pool once. Based on the points they earn, the top two teams from each pool advance to the quarterfinals.
It’s always challenging to predict favorites given the competitiveness of the teams. However, traditionally strong teams like New Zealand, England, France, and Canada are expected to perform well. With England as the host nation, they’ll have added motivation to go far in the tournament.
Broadcast rights vary by country. In many regions, local sports networks will cover the games, and several online streaming platforms will also offer live broadcasts. For specific details on where to watch in your area, check with your local broadcasters and stay tuned to official announcements closer to the event.
The last Women’s Rugby World Cup, held in New Zealand in 2022, was won by New Zealand. They triumphed over England in a thrilling final.
Tickets for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 are generally available through the official tournament website and from authorized resellers. To avoid scams, always purchase tickets through official or authorized sources.