Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy to embark on a three-week tour across RWC 2025 host locations

As the countdown towards Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 continues, fans across England will have the chance to celebrate early as the prestigious trophy will embark on a nationwide tour of the tournament’s eight host locations.

The RWC 2025 host location trophy tour will set off from the country’s capital on a journey spanning three weeks from 14 May to 6 June, giving fans a unique opportunity to get up close to the iconic prize at the heart of the world’s biggest women’s rugby event.  

The tour will kick off in London, marking 100 days to go until the opening match, before continuing to Brighton & Hove, Exeter, Bristol, Northampton, Manchester, York and concluding in Sunderland.

RWC 2025 Trophy Tour dates and locations:

London: 14-16 May
Brighton & Hove: 17-19 May
Exeter: 20-22 May
Bristol: 23-24 May
Northampton: 26-27 May
Manchester: 29-31 May
York: 1-3 June
Sunderland: 4-6 June

Each stop will feature a series of appearances across iconic landmarks and locations, giving fans, communities and grassroots rugby clubs the chance to join the celebrations and share in the excitement and buildup to the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup ever.

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Managing Director, Sarah Massey, said: “Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 promises to be a landmark tournament for the sport and the trophy tour to our host locations provides a brilliant opportunity to ignite excitement across England.

“We look forward to celebrating with fans and encouraging even more people to be a part of this unforgettable tournament.”

New tickets for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 are now back on general sale – available at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com, with prices starting at £10 for adults and £5 for children.

Full details of each stop’s events and appearances will be available on the official Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 website and social media channels in due course.