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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: The Largest Celebration in History Comes to York

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May 28, 2025 — 1 min read

York is abuzz with excitement as the prestigious Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy arrives in the city on Monday, marking the beginning of a nationwide three-week tour. Fans will have the rare opportunity to get up close to the record-breaking tournament's prize, which has already generated immense anticipation. The tournament's first matches will take place on August 22, with England hosting the USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland. York will then become the focal point of the competition, hosting a series of matches at the LNER Community Stadium, including the thrilling encounter between Canada and Fiji on August 23.

Key Takeaways:

The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy will be displayed at Parliament Square in York on Monday, June 2, from 10am to 11.30am, accompanied by television personality Jodie Ounsley and other ambassadors.
The tournament will kick off on Friday, August 22, with England hosting the USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, followed by a series of matches in York, including Canada vs. Fiji on August 23.
Matches will take place at the LNER Community Stadium in York on August 29-31, featuring New Zealand vs. Spain, USA vs. Australia, Italy vs. South Africa, and USA vs. Samoa.
A total of 300,000 tickets have been sold, exceeding double the total from the 2021 New Zealand tournament, with a fresh batch of tickets released on May 14 at prices starting from £10 for adults and £5 for children.
The tournament will conclude with the final match at Twickenham Stadium in London on Saturday, September 27.

Statistics:

300,000 tickets have been sold, a record-breaking figure, more than double the total sold for the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Prices for fresh ticket batch released on May 14: £10 for adults, £5 for children.
Tournament duration: 37 days, from August 22 to September 27.
The LNER Community Stadium in York will host a total of 4 matches throughout the tournament.

Sources:

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