Women's Rugby World Cup hosted in England

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup was held in England from 22 August to 27 September 2025, drawing record crowds and showcasing the growth of women’s rugby on the global stage. The tournament was the tenth edition of the quadrennial world championship for national women’s rugby union teams and featured 16 teams competing across eight venues throughout England, including the Stadium of Light in Sunderland for the opening match and Twickenham Stadium in London for the final. The expanded format and broad geographic spread of fixtures aimed to make the sport more accessible to fans nationwide and support long-term growth in participation and viewership. The championship culminated in an exciting final on 27 September 2025, where hosts England defeated Canada 33–13 at Twickenham in front of a sell-out crowd of over 81,000 spectators, setting a new attendance record for a women’s rugby match. England’s victory marked their third Women’s Rugby World Cup title and a historic triumph on home soil, celebrating both elite performance and the increasing global appeal of the women’s game. The tournament also set new benchmarks for ticket sales and television viewership, underscoring its success as a major international sporting event and a milestone for women’s sport worldwide.