Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 celebrates spectacular opening weekend by closing the market at London Stock Exchange  

Following a record-breaking opening weekend, the London Stock Exchange is proud to welcome the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 – the biggest global celebration of women’s rugby ever staged.

The tournament kicked off on 22 August in Sunderland and will run for five weeks, concluding on 27 September. Over this period, 16 of the world’s top teams will compete across eight iconic venues throughout England.

The team celebrating on the balcony at LSEG during the welcome ceremony

With more than 375,000 tickets already sold, the competition is set to draw record-breaking crowds and unprecedented global broadcast audiences, making this a generational moment for rugby and women’s sport.

Having surpassed commercial revenue targets, with rapid growth in ticket sales, hospitality, and partnerships, the tournament reflects the rising scale and visibility of women’s rugby worldwide.

With the audience for women’s rugby among the fastest growing in global sport, England 2025 is set to culminate in a historic, sell-out final - the most attended women’s rugby match in history.

“England 2025 is already proving to be the most accessible and widely celebrated Women’s Rugby World Cup in history. From record crowds to inspiring performances, this tournament is capturing hearts while driving lasting change for women and girls in sport. We are proud to celebrate this moment at the London Stock Exchange as the action unfolds across the country.”

Sarah Massey
Women’s Rugby World Cup Managing Director

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