by - The draw shows the path to the final for 16 of the best women’s rugby teams from around the world.
- Hosts England face Australia, the USA and Samoa in Pool A.
- The schedule will be announced on Tuesday, October 22nd.
The draw took place live The one showone of the BBC’s most watched programs, in the heart of London Broadcasting House. BBC Sport’s Gabby Logan, England’s 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi and presenter Roman Kemp invited the teams into the four pools under independent supervision
The game dates will be announced on Tuesday, October 22nd Tournament websiteThe countdown is already underway for fans planning their Women’s Rugby World Cup experience.
Prior to the draw, the 16 qualified teams were divided into four groups based on the Women’s Rugby World Ranking as of October 14, with the top four teams in Group 1 (England, Canada, New Zealand and France) each ranked first Pool.
Hosts and current women’s rugby world number one, England, have been drawn in Group A against Australia, the USA and Samoa.
In Pool B, world number two Canada will face Scotland, Wales and Fiji.
Reigning champions New Zealand will be joined in Pool C by Ireland, Japan and Spain.
Rugby World Cup 2021 bronze medalists France will be drawn in Pool D alongside Italy, South Africa and Brazil.
2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup Pools
- 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
Teams play each of their group opponents over three weekends, with the top two teams based on competition points in each group qualifying for the quarter-finals and knockout stages.
With 95 per cent of people in England within two hours of one of the eight iconic venues and 60 per cent of tickets costing less than £25, England 2025 will be the most accessible Women’s Rugby World Cup ever and the fans for it What’s to come will be a generational moment for sports.
In the first sales phase, tickets were sold in record time and in record volumes. Fans purchased more than 60,000 tickets for England’s opening game at Sunderland and the finals at Twickenham. England will play their remaining two pool games in Northampton and Brighton and Hove and fans will have the opportunity to apply for tickets for all games from Tuesday 5 November 11:00 GMT until Tuesday 19 November 11:00 GMT . Ballot papers are used for oversubscribed price categories. Fans can register to be the first to know about ticket news Here.
Sarah Massey, chief executive of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, said: “As anticipation builds among fans and teams for next year’s showpiece event, today marks an important step forward towards a tournament not to be missed.”
“Next week the tournament will celebrate another exciting milestone when we announce the fixture list that will enable fans, venues and teams to prepare in earnest for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.”
Last updated: Oct 17, 2024, 6:42:53 p.m
