Red Roses Legend Sarah Hunter Believes Women's Rugby World Cup Will Change the Sport Forever
ENGLAND, JUL 21 – The Gallagher High Performance Academy will embed 16 female coaches during the tournament to increase elite coaching representation, says former England captain Sarah Hunter.
- The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup will begin on August 22 with the opening match in Sunderland featuring England's Red Roses versus the USA.
- England hosts the largest-ever Women’s Rugby World Cup amid efforts to grow the game globally and increase female coaching participation through the World Rugby initiative.
- The tournament includes 16 female coaches embedded via the Gallagher High Performance Academy, while Sunderland’s city centre will host a Fan Village, festivals, and a fireworks display.
- Sarah Hunter, former England captain and current defence coach, highlighted that this event represents a unique and significant opportunity to advance the women’s rugby game on a global scale, underscoring its potential lasting impact and importance for the sport’s future.
- The event’s record ticket sales and global attention suggest it could advance women’s rugby both on and off the pitch, supporting increased coaching roles and growing fanbases internationally.
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With one month to go until Sunderland hosts the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025, excitement is building, with people encouraged to participate in the activities leading up to the tournament.
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