The opening weekend of the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off in England with some big clashes. Here are the confirmed fixtures with times in South African Standard Time (SAST).
Friday, 22 August 2025
England vs USA
Kick-off: 20:30 SAST
Venue: Stadium of Light, Sunderland
Saturday, 23 August 2025
Australia vs Samoa
Kick-off: 15:00 SAST
Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol
Scotland vs Wales
Kick-off: 17:30 SAST
Venue: Franklin’s Gardens, Northampton
France vs Italy
Kick-off: 21:15 SAST
Venue: Sandy Park, Exeter
Sunday, 24 August 2025
Ireland vs Japan
Kick-off: 13:00 SAST
Venue: York Community Stadium, York
South Africa vs Brazil
Kick-off: 15:45 SAST
Venue: Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
New Zealand vs Spain
Kick-off: 18:30 SAST
Venue: Salford Community Stadium, Manchester
Quick Summary Table
| Date | Match | Kick-off | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 22 Aug | England vs USA | 20:30 | Sunderland |
| Sat 23 Aug | Australia vs Samoa | 15:00 | Bristol |
| Sat 23 Aug | Scotland vs Wales | 17:30 | Northampton |
| Sat 23 Aug | France vs Italy | 21:15 | Exeter |
| Sun 24 Aug | Ireland vs Japan | 13:00 | York |
| Sun 24 Aug | South Africa vs Brazil | 15:45 | Milton Keynes |
| Sun 24 Aug | New Zealand vs Spain | 18:30 | Manchester |
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