When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?
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hile the Lionesses suffered a devastating loss on the final hurdle after failing to beat Spain, it seems to be like they’ve a vibrant future forward of them, because it has executed wonders for curiosity in ladies’s sport.
The Women’s World Cup remaining between England and Spain was watched by a peak viewers of 12 million viewers on BBC One, whereas it was seen 3.9 million occasions on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport web site and app.
In reality, the ultimate was the second-most-watched TV occasion on the BBC of 2023, after the Coronation of King Charles III in May.
But from one world cup to a different, there isn’t lengthy to go till the Women’s Rugby World Cup takes over our TV screens. The final Women’s Rugby World Cup was its ninth version.
Postponed by one yr as a result of Covid-19 pandemic, it came about from October to November 2022. It was the primary Women’s Rugby World Cup to be hosted by New Zealand, and by a rustic within the Southern Hemisphere. It additionally noticed New Zealand maintain onto their title as defending champions.
When is the subsequent Women’s Rugby World Cup?
The subsequent version of the Women’s Rugby World Cup takes place in 2025. England would be the hosts, and the host cities, venues, and event dates have been confirmed for one of many largest celebrations of girls’s rugby.
The enjoyable begins on August 22 and concludes with the ultimate, on September 22, within the tenth version of the occasion.
Here are the host cities and venues:
- Brighton and Hove — Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium
- Bristol — Ashton Gate
- Exeter — Sandy Park
- Manchester – Salford Community Stadium
- Northampton — Franklin’s Gardens
- Sunderland — Stadium of Light
- York — York Community Stadium
- London — Twickenham Stadium (Final)
The full match schedule has not but been introduced, however extra particulars will likely be out there subsequent yr.
So far, Canada, England, France, and New Zealand have certified after ending within the high 4. The remaining positions will likely be stuffed through World Rugby’s new ladies’s international-15s’ event, WXV, and regional competitions in 2024.
World Rugby chairman Sir Bill Beaumont mentioned: “Following the record-breaking success of Rugby World Cup 2021 in New Zealand, women’s rugby has built an incredibly strong foundation and, as one of the fastest growing sports in the world, RWC 2025 is set to take the game to the next level as the biggest celebration of women’s rugby, with fans and players very much at its heart.
“We look forward to continuing to collaborate with all our partners as we strive to deliver a world-class and historic event that will leave a lasting legacy, both in England and around the world, as we aim to inspire millions of new players and fans and continue to grow the game we love.”
Independent chairwoman of the Rugby World Cup 2025 Board of Directors Gill Whitehead mentioned: “Rugby World Cup 2025 represents the beginning of an exciting new future for rugby world cups as the first event to be held under a new delivery model, with World Rugby and the RFU in partnership, working alongside the UK Government, and we look forward to working together closely over the next two years.
“The host cities and venues have been selected with accessibility in mind. No matter where you live in England, you should be within reach of a match.
“All the cities selected have demonstrated they share the same passion for the tournament and are committed in joining us on our mission to deliver the biggest and best Women’s Rugby World Cup yet.”