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Karen Carney Backs Women's Rugby World Cup as Ticket Sales Anticipate Record Crowd

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Karen Carney has expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup, drawing parallels with the Lionesses' success two summers ago. The former England midfielder believes the tournament has the potential to be a catalyst for growth in women's rugby, with the aim of getting 100,000 extra people playing the sport. The tournament is set to take place across England, with a record crowd expected at Twickenham for the showpiece final and a sold-out Stadium of Light hosting England's opener.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to be hosted across England, with the showpiece final expected to draw a record crowd at Twickenham.
  • The tournament's goal is to increase participation in women's rugby, with a target of getting 100,000 extra people playing the sport.
  • The Red Roses, England's women's rugby team, are the top-ranked side in the world and are expected to attract significant attention during the tournament.
  • The Lionesses legend, Karen Carney, believes the tournament will have a similar impact to the Euros, which boosted women's football.
  • Carney hopes a home World Cup win will act as a launching pad for women's rugby, following in the footsteps of the Lionesses' success.
  • The former England midfielder has witnessed firsthand the hard work of England's trailblazers in establishing women's rugby as the game's dominant side.
  • Carney praised the dedication of women's rugby players, citing Sarah Hunter's example of juggling a full-time job while achieving success on the pitch.

Statistics:

  • The stadium hosting England's opener, the Stadium of Light, welcomed nearly 42,000 fans when the Lionesses hosted Scotland last September.
  • The Red Roses are the top-ranked side in the world.
  • The target is to get 100,000 extra people playing women's rugby.
  • Twickenham is hosting the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup showpiece final.

Sources:

  • "Karen Carney backs Women's Rugby World Cup as ticket sales anticipate record crowd", Rugby World Cup, 22 August 2024.
  • "Rugby World Cup announces exclusive UK broadcast rights partnership with the BBC", Rugby World Cup, 22 August 2024.

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