2025 Women's Rugby World Cup Exceeds Expectations with 100 Days to Go

As the tournament director, Sarah Massey, revealed, the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup is already surpassing expectations with 100 days to go until the event kicks off. One hundred days before the tournament commences, over 300,000 tickets have been sold, more than double the number sold for the previous edition in New Zealand three years ago. The strong ticket sales and momentum have created excitement among the host locations and fans, setting the stage for an unforgettable event. The tournament is expected to be a significant milestone in women's rugby, with a greater investment and interest in the sport.

Key Takeaways:

• The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has already sold more than 300,000 tickets, exceeding the total number sold for the previous edition in New Zealand three years ago.
• The tournament is ahead of expectations across all objectives, with the ambition to exceed set targets.
• The final on 27 September has sold out of its allocation, with the potential to sell out the venue for a women's match for the first time ever.
• Hosts England will face the USA in the opening match at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, one of two non-rugby stadiums to be used across the 2025 edition.
• The Women's Rugby World Cup trophy was revealed at Battersea Power Station, showcasing the greater investment and interest in women's rugby.
• The tournament will be era-defining in terms of the profile it gets on the BBC, the standard of play, and the engagement of people in women's rugby.

Statistics:

• 100 days to go until the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off.
• Over 300,000 tickets have been sold, more than double the number sold for the previous edition in New Zealand three years ago.
• 22nd August marks the beginning of the tournament, with England facing the USA.
• 27th September marks the final of the tournament, which has already sold out of its allocation.

Sources:

• Sportsbeat
• Sarah Massey, Tournament Director