Wales to face England at Principality Stadium in 2025 Women's Six Nations

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Lleucu George, Carys Phillips and Alisha Butchers celebrate victory over Italy at the Principality StadiumImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

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Wales' Lleucu George, Carys Phillips and Alisha Butchers celebrate victory over Italy at the Principality Stadium

Wales will host England at the Principality Stadium when the sides meet in the 2025 Women's Six Nations.

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) hopes the fixture against the defending champions on Saturday, 29 March will once again break the attendance record for a standalone women's Test in Wales.

It currently stands at 10,592 when Wales played Italy in the finale of the 2024 Six Nations.

Wales will also make a trip to Newport's Rodney Parade during next year's championship when they host Ireland on Sunday, 20 April.

Wales have previously played home games at Cardiff Arms Park.

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney said seeing the women's side run out at the national stadium earlier this year was "phenomenal".

“It’s an ambitious move for Wales Women to face England at Principality Stadium, but with the level of support the fans show this team, we’re confident we can beat our home attendance record," she said.

“Returning to Rodney Parade after such a striking debut win over Australia in the WXV warm-up earlier this month will be a huge boost too."

Meanwhile, Wales hooker Carys Phillips has signed a new contract with Harlequins Women.

The 31-year-old, capped 76 times by her country, joined the London club in November 2023 following the collapse of Worcester Warriors Women.

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