Wales to kick-off World Cup campaign against Scotland

Wales also faced Scotland first up in the previous Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

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.”