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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andrew Baldock

England face USA in 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup opener

England are firm favourites to win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Archive)

England will kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

The August 22 opener launches a 24-match pool phase, with hosts England – ranked number one in the world – also facing Samoa in Northampton eight days later and Australia in Brighton on September 6.

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