Rugby World Cup: All you need to know about the tournament

Rugby World Cup 2025

The next men’s tournament will take place in August and September 2025 throughout France.

RWC 2025 Dates: The tournament is scheduled to start on the 22 August and finish on the 27 September – with England versus the USA in Sunderland the curtain-raiser!

RWC 2025 Fixtures: Take a look at the full list of fixtures that will make up the group and knockout stages for the 2025 World Cup.

Rugby World Cup 2025 all you need to know: All the key information on teams, groups and more for the Women’s World Cup

RWC 2025 How to Watch: Details on how to watch every game in the tournament wherever you are in the world.

RWC 2025 Tickets: Details on when tickets on how to get last-minute tickets.

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