Featured Image: Brighton & Hove Albion stadium, credit Paul Hazlewood
From one exhilarating Women’s World Cup to another, there are just two years to go until women’s rugby takes centre stage as England hosts Rugby World Cup 2025.
And Brighton & Hove will be at the heart of the action during this prestigious sporting event, as one of the eight host cities chosen to host matches and welcome teams and fans from across the world.
Today, (Tuesday August 22) World Rugby and the RFU, with support from the UK Government, have confirmed the host cities, venues and tournament dates that will provide the stage for what is being billed as the biggest-ever celebration of women’s rugby.
Councillor Alan Robins, chair of Brighton & Hove City Council’s Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Economic Committee, said: “We are delighted, once again to have been selected to showcase women’s sport at the highest level.
“Having hosted the Lionesses during their journey to becoming European Champions last year, it will be wonderful to welcome rugby players and fans from around the world in 2025.
“Being a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup, brings with it a fantastic opportunity to open up more opportunities for women and girls to play as well as involve local people in the tournament and enhance our growing reputation as a major sporting city.”
Canada, England, France and New Zealand have already qualified for Rugby World Cup 2025 after finishing in the top four of RWC 2021, with the remaining positions to be filled via World Rugby’s new women’s international 15s tournament, WXV, and regional competitions in 2024.
Full match schedule and ticketing details will be announced next year. To be the first to hear all the latest news updates including ticketing information, fans can register here.
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