Watershed year for the women's game

NEWS: Women’s rugby will take centre stage in 2025, with back-to-back international tournaments offering box office entertainment for fans.

The Northern Hemisphere will be the stage for the biggest moments in the women’s game next year, starting with the Women’s Six Nations.

Ireland and France kick off things with a match on March 22 in round one of the Women’s Six Nations.

Five rounds of fixtures, running from March 22 through to April 26, will culminate in Super Saturday and three consecutive clashes: Scotland against Ireland, Italy hosting Wales, and culminating with England against France.

After its conclusion, the 2025 Women’s Six Nations will be followed by the 10th edition of the World Cup, which kicks off on August 22 and will be hosted in England. Women’s fixtures will be staged across the country.

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Following the announcement of the 2025 Women’s Six Nations fixtures, Julie Paterson, Chief of Rugby at Six Nations Rugby, commented: “The opportunity to take women’s rugby to new heights next year cannot be overstated.

“Having the spotlight on women’s rugby in 2025 can benefit the entire game, its players, and the fans. For the Women’s Six Nations to kick off such a significant stage in the trajectory of the women’s game feels both fitting and exciting in equal measure.

“Fans can expect box office entertainment next year, which stands to attract more people to the sport. There is also the opportunity to inspire a new generation of players to either consider rugby or continue their journey in the sport. The work being done to strengthen the development pathway means we can meet and support these players.”