Salford Community Stadium to host four Rugby World Cup games

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This year Salford Community Stadium will host four pool games for the Rugby World Cup where the world’s best women’s teams compete in venues across England

Visitors will have the opportunity to cheer on teams like Australia, Scotland, and Wales from the stadium.

The tournament aims to inspire the next generation of players and leave a lasting legacy for women’s rugby in the city.

Ceremonial Mayor, Councillor Tanya Burch, said: "Eccles RFC is a shining example of what sport can achieve. Not only does it help people stay active, but it also brings communities together and offers fantastic opportunities for women and girls to be part of something special."

To launch the city’s preparations and celebrate the contribution of women and girls’ rugby in Salford, the Ceremonial Mayor hosted a special reception at Salford Civic Centre for players, coaches, and volunteers from Eccles RFC.

The event also recognised Eccles RFC’s achievement in receiving the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

As Salford’s largest community Rugby Union club, Eccles RFC plays a vital role in promoting rugby and supporting the local community, offering opportunities for women and girls to get involved in the game.

Councillor Robinson-Smith, Lead Member for Culture, Heritage, Equalities, Sports and Leisure, said: "From schools programmes to non-contact rugby sessions led by Salford Community Leisure, we’re creating exciting opportunities for more women and girls to experience and enjoy the game."

Salford Community Stadium will host the following Women’s Rugby World Cup pool games:

Saturday 23rd August 2025

Australia vs Samoa

Scotland vs Wales

Saturday 30th August 2025

Canada vs Wales

Scotland vs Fiji