World Rugby has officially announced the dates for the highly anticipated Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 draw and match schedule release. On Thursday, October 17, 2024, the tournament draw will be held at the BBC Broadcasting House and broadcast live on BBC’s The One Show and RugbyPass TV. This marks an exciting step toward what promises to be a landmark event for women’s rugby, taking place in England in 2025.
With over 60,000 tickets already sold for the opening and final matches, interest in the tournament is at an all-time high. Fans are eager to see which teams will face each other, and the draw will provide much-needed clarity as to who the top contenders will play in the group stages. The draw will be followed by the release of the full match schedule on Tuesday, October 22, giving teams, venues, and supporters the opportunity to plan for this historic tournament.
The draw will be conducted based on World Rugby’s Women’s Rankings as of October 14. The top four teams will be placed into Band 1, while the other qualified teams will be assigned to Bands 2, 3, and 4. Teams such as New Zealand, England, Canada, and France are expected to occupy Band 1, with the remaining spots filled after the conclusion of WXV 2024. A total of 16 teams will compete in the tournament, with 10 teams already qualified.