When and where is the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 on the GWR network?
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures in Exeter
Sandy Park will be hosting seven matches, including two huge quarter-final fixtures.
The home of the Exeter Chiefs will be welcoming reigning champions New Zealand, as well as Canada, Fiji, Brazil, Japan, France, Italy and home nations Wales and Scotland.
Saturday 23 August 2025
- France v Italy: 20:15
Sunday 31 August 2025
- New Zealand v Japan: 14:00
- France v Brazil: 16:45
This is a double header fixture, with one ticket covering two matches.
Saturday 6 September 2025
- Canada v Scotland: 12:00
- Wales v Fiji: 14:45
This is a double header fixture, with one ticket covering two matches.
Saturday 13 September 2025
- Quarter-final 1 – Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D: 13:00
Sunday 14 September 2025
- Quarter-final 3 – Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C: 13:00
How do I get to Sandy Park in Exeter?
Trains are always busier on match days. Amended timetables are in place before and after sports matches. Please plan ahead and if possible catch an earlier train.
Stations for Sandy Park are Digby and Sowton or Newcourt – the stadium is just a 10 to 15-minute walk from the station.
Check GWR.com or the app for the latest travel updates on the day.
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures in Bristol
Ashton Gate, Bristol will host both semi-finals and two quarter-finals.
Saturday 13 September 2025
- Quarter-final 2 – Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A: 16:00
Sunday 14 September 2025
- Quarter-final 4 – Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B: 16:00
Friday 19 September 2025
- Semi-final 1 – Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2: 19:00
Saturday 20 September 2025
- Semi-final 2 – Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4: 15:30
How do I get to Ashton Gate, Bristol?
Travel to Bristol Temple Meads and it’s a 50-minute walk to Ashton Gate Stadium, or use one of the public bus routes, including the m2 service.
You can also travel to Parson Street and it’s a 15 minute walk to the stadium. Please note, Parson Street does not have step-free access.
Tickets are now on sale through the official Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 site.