Where to watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

So, where can you watch the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025? Tonight (Friday, 22nd August) the 10th edition of the Women’s Rugby World Cup gets underway in Sunderland, with the best players on the planet descending for what promises to be a landmark tournament.

The tournament kicks off in Sunderland on Friday with England facing the USA at the Stadium of Light, and concludes with the final at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on September 27.

Here is all you need to know for where you can watch every game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup:

Where can I watch in the UK and Ireland?

The BBC will carry coverage throughout the tournament in the United Kingdom, with games available live across their television and digital platforms.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe – The Threads That Bind Us

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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe – The Threads That Bind Us

Emotive new short film features Woodman-Wickliffe’s Mount Albert Grammar School pupils speaking about the New Zealand rugby legend ahead of kick-off at the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

In Ireland, RTÉ will be the home of the tournament, bringing fans every moment from pool stage to final.

Where can I watch in Europe?

French fans can follow the action on TF1 and France TV, with coverage also extending to Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg and French-speaking Switzerland.

In Germany, Austria and German-speaking Switzerland, matches will be shown on JOYN.

Czech Republic and Slovakia viewers can tune in via NOVA, while Georgia will be served by 1TV.

RAI will broadcast in Italy alongside RugbyPass TV, while Dutch fans can watch on Ziggo.

Portugal will have SPORT TV and RugbyPass TV, and in Spain matches will air on Movistar and RTVE.

Where can I watch in Africa and the Middle East?

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, SuperSport will show all the action, while fans in the Middle East and North Africa can tune into STARZPLAY.

Where can I watch in Asia?

Japanese fans can watch via JSPORTS and RugbyPass TV.

In South East Asia, beIN Sports will provide coverage, while in Taiwan, fans can watch with ELTA.

Where can I watch in the Americas?

In the USA, CBS Sports will broadcast select games, with full coverage available on Paramount+.

Canada will split coverage between TSN (English) and RDS (French).

In Latin America and the Caribbean, matches will be shown on Disney+.

Where can I watch in Oceania?

Fans in Australia can follow along via Nine (select games) and Stan Sport.

In New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide comprehensive coverage.

Pacific Islands coverage will be available on Fiji TV (Fiji), TV3 (Samoa), Tonga BC (Tonga) and TTV (Solomon Islands).

Where can the rest of the world watch?

For fans in territories not covered above, RugbyPass TV will stream matches live across the globe. Don’t forget to download the RugbyPass TV app.