Women’s Rugby World Cup

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Watch England Womens v USA WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Fri 22nd August 2025 7:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
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Watch Australia Womens v Samoa WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 23rd August 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Scotland Women v Wales WomensRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 23rd August 2025 2:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch Canada Women v Fiji WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 23rd August 2025 5:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch France Women v Italy WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 23rd August 2025 8:15pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Ireland Women v Japan WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 24th August 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch South Africa Women v Brazil WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 24th August 2025 2:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch New Zealand Women v Spain WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 24th August 2025 5:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Canada Women v Wales WomensRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 30th August 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Scotland Women v Fiji WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 30th August 2025 2:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch England Womens v Samoa WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 30th August 2025 5:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch USA Women v Australia WomensRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 30th August 2025 7:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Ireland Women v Spain WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 31st August 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch New Zealand Women v Japan WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 31st August 2025 2:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Italy Women v South Africa WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 31st August 2025 3:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch France Women v Brazil WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 31st August 2025 4:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Canada Women v Scotland WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 6th September 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch USA Women v Samoa WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 6th September 2025 1:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Wales Womens v Fiji WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 6th September 2025 2:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch England Womens v Australia WomensRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sat 6th September 2025 5:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch Japan Women v Spain WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 7th September 2025 12:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch Italy Women v Brazil WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 7th September 2025 2:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch New Zealand Women v Ireland WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 7th September 2025 2:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch France Women v South Africa WomenRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group Stage Sun 7th September 2025 4:45pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Group StageBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final Sat 13th September 2025 12:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final Sat 13th September 2025 4:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final Sun 14th September 2025 12:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter Final Sun 14th September 2025 4:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Quarter FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Semi Final Fri 19th September 2025 7:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Semi FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Semi Final Sat 20th September 2025 3:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Semi FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze Final Sat 27th September 2025 12:30pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup Bronze FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website
Watch TBC v TBCRugby-Union Women's Rugby World Cup Final Sat 27th September 2025 4:00pmWATCH Rugby Union Women's Rugby World Cup FinalBBC iPlayerBBC Sport Website BBC TBC

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Schedules, Dates, TV Channels & Start Times

Planning to stay on top of the action during the Women's Rugby World Cup? WheresTheMatch has you covered, delivering all the comprehensive scheduling information you need! From upcoming fixtures and exact start times/dates to details on broadcasters and where to watch every thrilling game, we make it simple to never miss a moment of the tournament.

The Women’s Rugby World Cup is taking the world by storm, and it’s easy to see why! With incredible athleticism, cultural significance, and a growing fanbase, it’s become a much-loved event. Featuring the world’s best female players, the tournament brings thrilling displays of skill, strength, and strategy. Thanks to international broadcasts and streaming, more people than ever can tune in, while greater representation is inspiring women and girls everywhere to pick up a rugby ball and join the fun.

Women’s Rugby World Cup Competition Format

The Women’s Rugby World Cup sees teams from various nations battling it out in a structured competition format. While details may slightly vary depending on the host nation and organisational decisions, the general format remains consistent:

Teams and Pools

The tournament typically features 12 national teams (though this number may expand in the future as the tournament grows). These teams are divided into three pools, with four teams in each pool. The pools are determined via a draw, which often takes into account teams' world rankings and past performances to create a balanced and competitive lineup. Each team plays the other teams in their pool once in a round-robin format.

Points System

Teams earn points during the pool stages based on their match performance:

  • 4 points for a win
  • 2 points for a draw
  • 0 points for a loss
  • Bonus Points - 1 point for scoring 4 or more tries in a match
  • Bonus Points - 1 point for losing by 7 points or fewer

The points system ensures that every game matters and encourages attacking, exciting rugby.

Knockout Stages

After the pool stage, the tournament enters the knockout stages. Teams that finish at the top of their pool and the best runner-up advance to the semi-finals. From here, it’s do-or-die rugby, as teams compete in single-elimination matches to reach the final.

For teams that don't make the semi-finals, classification matches are played, ensuring every team has multiple opportunities to prove themselves and gain experience at the highest level.

The Final

The ultimate two teams battle it out in the final to decide the Women’s Rugby World Cup champion. It is a grand event filled with passion, skill, and gripping moments that keep fans on the edge of their seats.

When Is the Women’s Rugby World Cup?

Women’s Rugby World Cup fixtures will take place in England from 22nd August to 27th September 2025, showcasing the best of women’s rugby at iconic venues. Fans can enjoy over a month of thrilling action, with ITV as the exclusive broadcaster in the UK.