Rugby fans encouraged to register interest as one year countdown to biggest ever Women’s Rugby World Cup begins

22 August 2024

Rugby fans are encouraged to register their interest for tickets as the one year countdown to the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, which will see matches take place at West Northamptonshire’s Franklins Gardens Stadium, begins.

With venues spanning the length and breadth of the country, England 2025 will be the biggest and most accessible celebration of women’s rugby ever. And with demand for tickets set to be high, fans are encouraged to register now via the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 website  to enter the presale, which take place from 10am on 24 September, until 10am on 8 October, 2024. 

England 2025 has also confirmed the ticket prices for all matches and kick-off times for England’s opening match at the Stadium of Light on 22 August, and both the bronze and Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 finals at Twickenham Stadium on 27 September, where a new attendance record for women’s rugby is anticipated. 

The 10th edition of the pinnacle tournament will host the world's best 16 teams, with 10 teams having already secured qualification. With six places remaining, it will be all to play for in WXV 2024 in September with the top six ranked non-qualified teams at the end of the tournament heading to Women’s RWC 2025.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 to West Northamptonshire and to see Franklin's Gardens Stadium play a key role in this historic tournament which will be broadcast to a worldwide audience.

“As the one-year countdown begins, we encourage all rugby fans to register their interest and secure their chance to be part of what promises to be the biggest celebration of women’s rugby the world has ever seen.

“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness the very best in women’s sport right here in the heart of Northampton and we look forward to joining rugby fans from near and far in cheering on these exceptional athletes."Cllr Adam Brown, Leader of West Northamptonshire Council

“With exactly one year to go until the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup gets underway, the excitement continues to build.

“We’re delighted to be one of the host venues, with six matches including one Red Roses fixture set to be held in Northampton.

“With priority access dates confirmed, we encourage all rugby fans to register their interest for tickets, so they can be a part of the biggest and most-accessible celebration of women’s rugby ever – right here in Northampton.”Mark Darbon, Northampton Saints Chief Executive

To celebrate the one year to go milestone, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has launched ‘This Energy Never Stops’, a star-studded film featuring Ellie Kildunne, Renee Holmes, Babalwa Latsha and Manaé Feleu across digital platforms and social channels.

‘This Energy Never Stops’ features stars who are set to shine brightly at England 2025, including Red Roses full-back and Team GB sevens player Ellie Kildunne, France captain Manaé Feleu, South Africa captain Babalwa Latsha and Black Ferns full-back Renee Holmes. 

It is released at a time when women’s rugby took centre stage at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, with over 260,000 fans packing out Stade de France for three days of women’s sevens competition, projecting the sport to an unprecedented global audience. 

“The 12-month countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has officially begun and we are thrilled to launch ‘This Energy Never Stops’ which is an invitation to rugby fans old and new to experience unique energy of women’s rugby on the sport’s biggest stage. The film released today not only celebrates the incredible talent and determination of these elite athletes, but also recognises the unstoppable rise of women’s sport globally.

“England 2025 will be a spectacular moment for rugby, with powerful personalities, unstoppable athletes and compelling competition and with women’s sport continuing to break new records, there is no better time to join the celebrations.” Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey

The Heart of the Game

Watch the promotional trailer created by Northampton Film Festival and sixth form students with special educational needs at Northgate Academy: