Wales to kick-off World Cup campaign against Scotland

Wales will start their 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup campaign against Scotland in Manchester on Saturday, 23 August.

The Pool B encounter at the Salford Community Stadium is a repeat of both nations' opening game in the previous tournament in New Zealand, won 18-15 by Wales.

Ioan Cunningham's side then face Canada at the same venue the following Saturday, before completing their pool fixtures on Saturday, 6 September in Exeter in a double-header that will first see Canada play Scotland at Sandy Park at midday before Wales face Fiji at 14:45 BST.

The pool stage culminates in a weekend of matches across four venues, with the two best teams on competition points in each pool qualifying for the quarter-finals and the knockout phase.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 managing director Sarah Massey said: “The confirmation of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 match schedule brings a wave of excitement as fans in the host nation and around the globe can now mark their calendars for this era-defining tournament.

“With thrilling match-ups and unforgettable moments guaranteed across the length and breadth of the country, the stage is set for the world’s top teams to showcase the very best of women’s rugby.”