Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Sets Attendance, Viewership Records

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup reached unprecedented heights, setting records for attendance and viewership, with 444,465 tickets sold and a final crowd of 81,885 at Twickenham, marking it as the second most-watched final in World Cup history. England's victory and the tournament's success have driven a surge in grassroots participation and broader cultural engagement with women's rugby, making it a significant national conversation. The tournament showcased enhanced gameplay quality, with increased ball-in-play time, more tries, fewer errors, and improved conversion rates, contributing to a more entertaining spectacle that attracted a diverse and youthful audience, including many new fans. World Rugby's CEO Alan Gilpin praised the event's impact and is focused on sustaining the momentum while navigating future challenges, including the introduction of new competitions and potential disruptions to the sport's ecosystem. Locally, clubs like Petersfield Rugby Club are experiencing growth in women's rugby participation, reflecting the tournament's influence at the community level. Overall, the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has marked a transformative moment for the sport, boosting visibility, engagement, and the quality of women's rugby worldwide.