Sunderland's Stadium of Light has been chosen as the opening venue for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025. The tournament kicks off on 22 August, with organisers confirming Twickenham Stadium as the final venue on 27 September.

Sunderland ’s Stadium of Light will host the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. England’s Red Roses will kick off their home tournament on Friday 22 August, with 15 other teams competing at an expanded tenth edition of the women’s competition.

Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.

Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the

Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.

Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham - World Rugby and Rugby Football Union made the announcement on Monday morning.