Women’s sport continues to take centre stage this summer, with the wait for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup finally over.Six Nations champions and host nation England will kick the tenth edition

SUNDERLAND, England — Ilona Maher’s mission at the Women’s Rugby World Cup is about more than just winning games. Heading into the United States’ tournament opener on Friday, the world’s most followed rugby player on social media wants to get more eyeballs on the sport as it ramps up attempts to crack the market in America.

Thousands of people are set to descend on Sunderland to enjoy a parade and live music in celebration of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England are set to take on the USA in the opening match of the tournament at the Stadium of Light on later and the city centre is hosting events to promote the tournament.

TV channels and live streams to watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in USA. Here’s the must-see fixtures and key information you need.

A record Women’s World Cup crowd watched the Red Roses thrash the United States to get the tournament started in style

England fans are struggling to buy replica Women’s Rugby World Cup shirts following a supply chain error by manufacturer Castore.

THE BBC has full live coverage of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, with England hosting the competition. It’s been just over ten years since England won the Rugby World Cup