Women's Rugby World Cup 2022: When does it start and how to watch

More than 30,000 tickets have been sold for the opening match at Eden Park which would smash all previous records, the BBC has reported.

The reiging champions New Zealand are set to host the World Cup for the first time after its ninth edition was postponed from 2021 due to the Covid pandemic.

Here's when the England, Scotland and Wales teams will be playing and how you can tune in and cheer them on.

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When is the Women's Rugby World Cup 2022 in New Zealand?

This year's tournament, which will also be the first to be hosted by a southern hemisphere nation, kicks off on Saturday, October 8 in Auckland.

Fans will see South Africa taking on France in the opening match with England also playing Fiji on the opening day.

The World Cup final will close the tournament in Auckland on Saturday, November 12.

When is England playing in the Women's Rugby World Cup?

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— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) September 30, 2022

• Saturday, October 8 - England v Fiji, Auckland
• Saturday, October 15 - England v France, Whangarei
• Saturday, October 23 - England v South Africa, Auckland

When is Scotland playing in the Women's Rugby World Cup?

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— Scottish Rugby (@Scotlandteam) September 30, 2022

• Sunday, October 9 -Wales v Scotland, Whangarei
• Saturday, October 15 -Scotland v Australia, Whangarei
• Saturday, October 22 - Scotland v New Zealand,Whangarei

When is Wales playing in the Women's Rugby World Cup?

Wales are well underway with @rugbyworldcup prep after touching down in New Zealand 🇳🇿 ⁰⁰But how much of the local lingo did they know beforehand? 👀#HerStory | #EiHanesHi pic.twitter.com/xlMIrXKpmA

— Welsh Rugby Union 🏉 (@WelshRugbyUnion) September 29, 2022

• Sunday, October 9 -Wales v Scotland, Whangarei
• Sunday, October 16 -Wales v New Zealand, Auckland
• Saturday, October 22 - Wales v Australia, Whangarei

When are knockouts during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2022?

• Sunday, October 3 - Quarter-finals
• Saturday, November 5 - Semi-finals
• Saturday, November 12 - Final

What channel is the Women's Rugby World Cup on TV? How to watch in the UK

Viewers will be able to watch every game from the tournament live in the same place.

Each match will be broadcast live on ITV in the UK.