Ireland to open Women's World Cup campaign with Japan clash

The fixtures for the 2025 tournament were confirmed on Tuesday morning. 

STANDING TALL:  Ireland's Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Aoife Dalton, Eimear Considine, Stacey Flood and Rebecca Rogers. Pic: INPHO/Travis Prior

Ireland will start their Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 campaign with a game against Japan at Franklin's Gardens. 

Last week's draw saw Scott Bemand's side pooled with the defending champions New Zealand, and Spain as well as Japan, who they'll fae on August 24. 

They'll return to action in Northampton a week later to take on Spain before a pool closer with world champions, New Zealand in Brighton on September 7. 

Fans can apply for tickets from 11am on Tuesday, November 5 until 11am on Tuesday, November 19.

Ireland's Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Fixtures:

Sunday, August 24: Ireland v Japan, Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, 12pm 

Sunday, August 31: Ireland v Spain, Franklin's Gardens, Northampton, 12pm 

Sunday, September 7: Ireland v New Zealand, Brighton and Hove Albion Stadium, 2.45pm.