The trophy for the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup was unveiled at Battersea Power Station.
The trophy for the tournament, which is set to begin in August later this year, was presented at an event which brought together senior figures from World Rugby, RWC 2025 LOC, UK Government, host cities, and Rugby World Cup legends.
The unveiling was praised by Wandsworth councillors, who said it would the council’s Wandsworth Moves Together strategy, aimed at promoting active lifestyles in the borough.
Wandsworth Council’s cabinet member for environment Paul White said: “We are proud that Wandsworth was chosen as the stage for the trophy’s unveiling and the countdown to kick-off.
“Through our Wandsworth Moves Together strategy, we’re dedicated to encouraging more women and girls to get into sport, and the World Cup provides the perfect opportunity for local people to try something new or discover a new ion.”
The tournament will kick-off in Sunderland on 22 August, and the final will be held in Twickenham on 27 September.
Battersea Ironsides U14 Girls team captain Libby Wright, who has played for the club for the past four year, believes the focus on women’s rugby is extremely positive for sport.
The 13-year-old said: “When people see girls and women like them having these experiences and playing a sport like rugby, it will hopefully encourage them to try it.
“It’s such a great way to get fit and active plus you make friends as it’s such a fantastic team sport where everyone welcomes you. Everyone is there for each other.
“It’s been really exciting to see the trophy unveiled in our local area and be part of this cool event.”
The tournament has already sured 300,000 ticket sales, far beyond the initial expectations.
It is on course to become the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup tournament in history.
Picture credit: Wandsworth Council/wandsworth.gov.uk
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