Women's Rugby World Cup: England 2025

Scotland’s journey at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup came to an end at the hands of a physically dominant England in their quarter-final showdown at a soggy Ashton Gate in Bristol. The Scots never stopped battling and, with the clock in the red, this determination was exemplified by a trademark 30m weaving run by Francesca McGhie set up the position on the English try-line which led to Rhona Lloyd bouncing off a series of defenders to score in the game’s last act.

Scotland’s 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign was an encouraging step-forward for the side who failed to progress in the 2021 tournament. From record-breaking wins to a first quarter-final in over two decades, the squad delivered moments that lit up the tournament and inspired a nation. You can take a look back at the highlights.

Increased contract numbers for 2025/26 Women’s Programme

Scottish Rugby is continuing its commitment to the women’s game by confirming its annual contracting model for the 2025/26 season, which sees an increase in contracted players from the previous year and up to 50 having access to high-performance environments.

Speaking on the increased programme, Scottish Rugby CEO, Alex Williamson said: “The performances of Scotland Women at the Women’s Rugby World Cup have undoubtedly given us a strong platform to move into the next phase of our High-Performance programme. Our commitment to the women’s game remains and our focus now moves to qualifying for, and competing in, Rugby World Cup 2029.”

You can read the press release HERE and find out more about the strategy HERE.

Scotland v England 2026: Record Crowd already!

The crowd for the historic game against England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in the 2026 Women’s Guinness Six Nations (Saturday 18 April) now sits at almost 12,000. Tickets are now available in the West Stand: Adults £21.50, under-18s £11.50,  under-12s £6.50. This means a family of four (2 x adults, 2 x U12s) can come to the game for only £56 (booking fees included in the price). BUY NOW

Women’s rugby has been growing along with women’s sport in general over the last few years and we want to celebrate this by elevating the Scotland Women international experience for players and fans alike. This is why we’re Making Moves and bringing the biggest game of the year – Scotland v England – to Scottish Gas Murrayfield. To celebrate the women’s game in Scotland, and as part of the stadium’s 100^th birthday celebrations, we’re inviting rugby fans from all over the world to come and watch Scotland’s national team to play in what we hope will be in front of the biggest ever crowd for a standalone women’s sporting event in Scotland!

Thanks to the team’s record-breaking victory over Wales in the opening Pool B game, and the five-try win against Fiji last weekend which took them to the Quarter-Finals, the crowd now sits at over 10,300.

Tickets prices are: Adults £21.50, under-18s £11.50, under-12s £6.50. This means a family of four (2 x adults, 2 x U12s) can come to the game for only £56 (booking fees included in the price). BUY NOW

Make your Move! BUY TICKETS NOW!

The tournament-specific bespoke kit is crafted from eco-friendly materials, reflecting both Macron and Scottish Rugby’s ambitions in sustainability and respect for the environment.

Buy Online
The Scottish Rugby Store 

Buy in Store
The official Macron Store, Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ
The official Macron Store, 44 Queen Street, Glasgow G1 3DX

Thirty-four years after the inaugural Women’s Rugby World Cup in Wales, the competition once again returns to the British Isles as England play host for the second time.

Rhona Lloyd heading for the line against Australia at Rugby World Cup 2021

Reigning champions New Zealand are the most successful team in women’s Rugby World Cup history, having won the title six times. England have won it twice (1994 and 2014) and USA once (the first, in 1991).

1991     USA
1994     England
1998     New Zealand
2002     New Zealand
2006     New Zealand
2010     New Zealand
2014     England
2017     New Zealand
2021     New Zealand

This year’s tournament will be the biggest ever in women’s rugby, with 350,000 tickets already sold for the event! Go to the Rugby World Cup 2025 website to find availability.

Pool A
England, Australia, USA, Samoa

Pool B
Canada, Scotland, Wales, Fiji

Pool C
New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Spain

Pool D
France, Italy, South Africa, Brazil

Scotland’s Shona Campbell in action against New Zealand at RWC 2021