Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: Odds, contenders, fixtures, results, predictions and betting guide

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  • England face Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final on Saturday

  • The Red Roses are tipped to beat Canada and lift the trophy on home soil

  • New Zealand and France face off in the other bronze final after losing in the semi-finals

More than a month of thrilling Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 action concludes this weekend with the final between England and Canada.

The Red Roses have lived up to their billing as overwhelming favourites for glory on home soil but know they will face a huge challenge in the final against Canada, who dispatched defending champions New Zealand in the semi-finals.

With the bronze final also taking place this weekend, check out all the latest odds, contenders, predictions and information on how to watch.

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Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Odds and Preview

England favourites to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup

England were favourites before the action started and their performances on home soil have done little to change that, storming through the pool stage before dispatching Scotland 40-8 in the quarter-finals.

The Red Roses secured their place in the final with a 35-17 victory over France and are 2/7 favourites to beat Canada in Saturday's final.

At the time of writing, England are priced at 1/5 to lift the trophy.

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Canada could surprise England

As the second-ranked team in the world, Canada were always England's biggest threat on paper but their semi-final win over New Zealand saw them prove their credentials when it matters.

Unlike their five-time winning opponents on Saturday, Canada have never won the Women's Rugby World Cup, with a defeat to England in 2014's showpiece the closest they have gone.

The Canadians have improved since then and certainly won't roll over for the hosts.

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Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 betting tips and prediction

  • Outright winner: England are clear favourites and the most complete team in the tournament

  • Dark horse: Canada offer strong value as an in-form, well-drilled unit

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Women's Rugby World Cup schedule: Fixtures and results

Pool stage

  • Friday, August 22, 2025 - England 69-7 USA (7:30 pm BST) - Sunderland

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Australia 73-0 Samoa (12:00 pm BST) - Salford

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Scotland 38-8 Wales (2:45 pm BST) - Salford

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Canada 65-7 Fiji (5:30 pm BST) - York

  • Saturday, August 23, 2025 - France 24-0 Italy (8:15 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Ireland 42-14 Japan (12:00 pm BST) - Northampton

  • Sunday, August 24, 2025 - South Africa 66-6 Brazil (2:45 pm BST) - Northampton

  • Sunday, August 24, 2025 - New Zealand 54-8 Spain (5:30 pm BST) - York

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Canada 42-0 Wales (12:00 pm BST) - Salford

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Scotland 29-15 Fiji (2:45 pm BST) - Salford

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 - England 92-3 Samoa (5:00 pm BST) - Northampton

  • Saturday, August 30, 2025 - USA 31-31 Australia (7:30 pm BST) - York

  • Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Ireland 43-27 Spain (12:00 pm BST) - Northampton

  • Sunday, August 31, 2025 - New Zealand 62-19 Japan (2:00 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Sunday, August 31, 2025 - Italy 24-29 South Africa (3:30 pm BST) - York

  • Sunday, August 31, 2025 - France 84-5 Brazil (4:45 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 - Canada 40-19 Scotland (12:00 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 - USA 60-0 Samoa (1:30 pm BST) - York

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 - Wales 25-28 Fiji (2:45 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Saturday, September 6, 2025 - England 47-7 Australia (5:00 pm BST) - Brighton

  • Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Japan 29-21 Spain (12:00 pm BST) - York

  • Sunday, September 7, 2025 - New Zealand 40-0 Ireland (2:45 pm BST) - Brighton

  • Sunday, September 7, 2025 - Italy 64-3 Brazil (2:00 pm BST) - Northampton

  • Sunday, September 7, 2025 - France 57-10 South Africa (4:45 pm BST) - Northampton

Knockout Stage

  • Saturday, September 13, 2025 - New Zealand 46-17 South Africa (1:00 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Canada 46-5 Australia - (4:00 pm BST) - Bristol

  • Sunday, September 14, 2025 - France 18-13 Ireland (1:00 pm BST) - Exeter

  • Sunday, September 14, 2025 - England 40-8 Scotland (4:00 pm BST) - Bristol

  • Friday, September 19, 2025 - New Zealand 19-34 Canada (7:00 pm BST) - Bristol

  • Saturday, September 20, 2025 - France 17-35 England (3:30 pm BST) - Bristol

  • Saturday, September 27, 2025 - Bronze Final - France vs New Zealand (12:30 pm BST) - Twickenham

  • Saturday, September 27, 2025 - Final - England vs Canada (4:00 pm BST) - Twickenham

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How to watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

  • Tournament dates: Friday 22 August to Saturday 27 September 2025

  • Opening match: England vs USA at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland

  • Venues: Matches hosted across Sunderland, Bristol, York, Brighton, Manchester, Exeter, Northampton and Twickenham

  • UK coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website

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When is the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 takes place from Friday, August 22 to Saturday, September 27, 2025. The tournament kicks off with England vs USA in Sunderland and concludes with the final at Twickenham.

Where is the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 being held?

The tournament is being hosted across England, with matches played in Sunderland, York, Exeter, Northampton, Brighton, Bristol, and Twickenham, which will host the semi-finals and final.

Who are the favourites to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025?

England are the outright favourites to win the 2025 tournament, with New Zealand, Canada, and France also among the leading contenders. England’s home advantage and recent form make them the team to beat.

Who won the last Women's Rugby World Cup?

New Zealand won the 2022 Women's Rugby World Cup, coming from behind to beat England 34-31 to win their third successive title.

How can I watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 live?

Fans in the UK can watch live coverage on BBC TV, iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website. International viewers can follow the tournament via local broadcasters or official streaming platforms.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.

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