England will kick off next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup by facing the USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on August 22.
In another exciting match-up, Scotland and Wales will compete in their Pool B opener at Salford Community Stadium, sharing the stage with Australia and Samoa in a double-header.
On September 7, Ireland will take on world champions New Zealand in their final Pool C match in Brighton.
Organizers hope this tournament will replicate the impact the Lionesses had on women’s football after winning the home European Championships in 2022.
This edition marks the return of 16 teams for the first time since 2002, with Brazil making history as the first South American side to qualify for the tournament.