Tickets for Rugby World Cup in Brighton go on sale

One of the two matches at the Amex Stadium will feature England's Red Roses

Tickets have gone on sale for matches in Brighton for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.

Two group matches are scheduled to take place at the Amex Stadium in Falmer.

They are hosts England v Australia on Saturday 6 September and current holders New Zealand v Ireland on Sunday 7 September.

Fans have two weeks until 19 November to apply for tickets with successful applicants being notified from 2 December.

Brighton is one of eight cities chosen to host matches at the tournament in 2025.

England’s Red Roses go into the tournament as one of the highest ranking rugby teams in history.

Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club is staging the two matches at its East Sussex stadium.

Brighton is one of eight cities chosen to host matches at the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025

Paul Mullen, its chief operating officer, said: “Hosting these matches is a huge honour for the club, the stadium and the city.

"Brighton & Hove has a great passion for these sporting events, and people will come out to support all the teams, not least the home nation England.”

Council leader Bella Sankey said: “With such a great line-up, tickets for the games look set to fly.

"We look forward to welcoming teams and fans and showcasing our great city to a worldwide audience.”

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