The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will be held in England, starting with the opening clash in Sunderland on Friday 22 August and culminating with the third place play-off and final at Twickenham on Saturday 27 September.

Reigning champions New Zealand started their quest for a record-extending seventh Women's Rugby World Cup title with a 54-8 win over a gutsy Spain in York on Sunday. New Zealand's Jorja Miller scored two first-half tries in an impressive 40-minute World Cup debut before being replaced,

Follow live coverage with text and score updates as the current world champions the Black Ferns open their campaign against Spain at York Community Stadium, York.