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World Rugby Unveils Pools and Match Schedule for Highly Anticipated WXV Tournament

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The second edition of the WXV women's rugby tournament promises to be a thrilling encounter, with 27 fixtures played across the globe in Vancouver, South Africa, and Dubai. The tournament, returning to Dubai and South Africa after their successful hosting of WXV 1 in 2023, will feature 18 teams vying for the remaining six Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 spots.

Key Takeaways:

  • The tournament will take place across three weekends, from September 27 to October 12, 2024, with a combination of standalone, double, and triple header fixtures.
  • WXV 1, hosted in Vancouver, will feature a triple header on the opening day, including USA vs. England and Canada vs. France.
  • Ireland, who won WXV 3 in 2023, will aim to make their mark on WXV 1, facing New Zealand on the opening day.
  • WXV 2 will feature South Africa playing Japan in the opening round, followed by Australia and Wales entering the tournament on the second day.
  • The final six Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 places will be up for grabs, with teams competing to be ranked highly by the end of the tournament.
  • Tickets for WXV 1 in Vancouver will go on sale on July 25, with Worldwide Partner Mastercard offering cardholders access to a priority sale on July 23.
  • WXV remains central to World Rugby's ambition to increase the profile and participation of the women's game and accelerate its growth around the world.

Statistics:

  • 27 fixtures will be played across the globe in Vancouver, South Africa, and Dubai.
  • 18 teams will compete in the tournament, vying for the remaining six Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 spots.
  • The tournament will take place across three weekends, from September 27 to October 12, 2024.

Sources:

  • World Rugby: "World Rugby Unveils Pools and Match Schedule for Highly Anticipated WXV Tournament"
  • World Rugby: "World Rugby unveils teams for second edition of WXV"
  • World Rugby: "World Rugby's WXV is a step closer to achieving its vision of a greater presence of women's rugby"

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