Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Fixtures

As the rugby world counts down to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, there’s more than just elite competition to be excited about — this is a moment that grassroots rugby can truly claim as its own.

From Friday night lights in Sunderland to a grand final at Twickenham, this year’s tournament offers a huge opportunity to celebrate and grow the women’s game at every level — especially the one that matters most: the grassroots.

Opening Weekend: Inspiration Starts Here

The tournament kicks off on Friday 22 August with England v USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. For young players watching from their club bar or teammates gathering to support together, this is more than a match — it’s a rallying cry.

Saturday and Sunday bring a packed slate of games featuring Samoa, Wales, Fiji, France, Italy, Ireland, Japan and more. Every one of them is a reminder that women’s rugby is global — and growing fast. For clubs across the UK, this is the perfect time to put on community events, host club screenings, and inspire the next wave of players.

This Is Club Rugby’s Time To Shine

With matches in Salford, York, Exeter, Northampton, and Brighton, this tournament is embedded in rugby’s heartlands. But it’s the grassroots clubs — from mini sections to second XVs, touch squads to veteran volunteers — who can help this tournament live beyond the final whistle.

Whether you’re planning watch parties, running open days, or using social media to spotlight your women’s teams, now is the moment to show your community how powerful and inclusive rugby can be.

Fixture List – Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

All matches shown across BBC platforms

Friday 22 August

England v USA (Pool A) – Stadium of Light, Sunderland – 7.30pm BST

Saturday 23 August

Australia v Samoa (Pool A) – Salford – 12pm BST
Scotland v Wales (Pool B) – Salford – 2.45pm BST
Canada v Fiji (Pool B) – York – 5.30pm BST
France v Italy (Pool D) – Exeter – 8.15pm BST

Sunday 24 August

Ireland v Japan (Pool C) – Northampton – 12pm BST
South Africa v Brazil (Pool D) – Northampton – 2.45pm BST
New Zealand v Spain (Pool C) – York – 5.30pm BST

Saturday 30 August

Canada v Wales (Pool B) – Salford – 12pm BST
Scotland v Fiji (Pool B) – Salford – 2.45pm BST
England v Samoa (Pool A) – Northampton – 5pm BST
USA v Australia (Pool A) – York – 7.30pm BST

Sunday 31 August

Ireland v Spain (Pool C) – Northampton – 12pm BST
New Zealand v Japan (Pool C) – Exeter – 2pm BST
Italy v South Africa (Pool D) – York – 3.30pm BST
France v Brazil (Pool D) – Exeter – 4.45pm BST

Saturday 6 September

Canada v Scotland (Pool B) – Exeter – 12pm BST
USA v Samoa (Pool A) – York – 1.30pm BST
Wales v Fiji (Pool B) – Exeter – 2.45pm BST
England v Australia (Pool A) – Brighton – 5pm BST

Sunday 7 September

Japan v Spain (Pool C) – York – 12pm BST
Italy v Brazil (Pool D) – Northampton – 2pm BST
New Zealand v Ireland (Pool C) – Brighton – 2.45pm BST
France v South Africa (Pool D) – Northampton – 4.45pm BST

Quarter-Finals

Saturday 13 September

QF1: Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D – Exeter – 1pm BST
QF2: Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A – Bristol – 4pm BST

Sunday 14 September

QF3: Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C – Exeter – 1pm BST
QF4: Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B – Bristol – 4pm BST

Semi-Finals

Friday 19 September

Winner QF1 v Winner QF2 – Bristol – 7pm BST

Saturday 20 September

Winner QF3 v Winner QF4 – Bristol – 3.30pm BST

Finals – Twickenham Stadium

Saturday 27 September

Bronze Final: Loser SF1 v Loser SF2 – 12.30pm BST
Final: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2 – 4pm BST

What Now?

Pin this fixture list up in your clubhouse
Run World Cup-themed training sessions
Organise “watch-alongs” and family events
Celebrate your women’s team and open the door to newcomers
Use this tournament to show what your club is all about

Promote your Women’s Rugby World Cup themed events using our free map!

This World Cup belongs to all of us — from Twickenham to your local park pitch. Let’s make it count.

Main photo – Photo by John Phillips – World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images