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England vs the United States takes place on Friday, August 22, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 7.30pm BST. The match will be played in front of over 40,000 fans at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. TV channel: Live coverage of the match is available via BBC One. The BBC are the official rights holders to the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Six years ago, the possiblity of filling 82,000 seats for a Women's Rugby World Cup final seemed fanciful. But a booming game has confounded expectations.
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The top of the World Rugby rankings could be shaken up again depending on the results during this weekend’s Rugby Championship action. South Africa surrendered their number one ranking in defeat to Australia in round one and could make a swift return to the summit.
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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.
Corey Toole has waited a while for his Wallabies debut but finally gets his chance to showcase his blinding pace on Saturday when Australia look to back up their stunning upset of the Springboks in last week's Rugby Championship opener.
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"We can confirm official England Rugby World Cup shirts are now in short supply as fans continue to show their amazing support for the Red Roses," Castore said in a statement to the Mail. "Online stores are now sold out, but stock will be available at England game match venues.
A rugby club has carried out a full refurbishment of its facilities and is putting the finishing touches to its grand re-opening event. The work at Malvern Rugby Club at its Spring Lane base was funded by investment more than £300,000 from Malvern Hills District Council and funds coming from the Rugby Football Union.
U.S. rugby player Ilona Maher said she is contemplating an offer to participate in WWE wrestling as a stepping stone to Hollywood after the Women's Rugby World Cup that kicks off on Friday in England.