Sunderland's Stadium of Light has been chosen as the opening venue for the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025. The tournament kicks off on 22 August, with organisers confirming Twickenham Stadium as the final venue on 27 September.

Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.

Twickenham will host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final, with Sunderland’s Stadium of Light chosen as the venue for the opening fixture. World Rugby and Rugby Football Union made the announcement on Monday morning, after it had been confirmed in August which eight stadiums would be used for the tournament.

The opening match will take place at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, likely with the Red Roses aiming to start on a high note in front of their

Sunderland ’s Stadium of Light will host the opening game of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup. England’s Red Roses will kick off their home tournament on Friday 22 August, with 15 other teams competing at an expanded tenth edition of the women’s competition.

Twickenham will host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final, with Sunderland’s Stadium of Light chosen as the venue for the opening fixture

Twickenham Stadium will host the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final while the opening game will be staged at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, World Rugby and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Monday.

England will break new ground when the hosts kick off the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

Twickenham will host the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final, with Sunderland’s Stadium of Light chosen as the venue for the opening fixture