Organisers of the Women's Rugby World Cup have predicted an "era-defining moment" for the sport as demand for tickets grows ahead of the 2025 tournament.

England kick off next year's tournament at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on August 22.

Tickets to see England in the opening match of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 in Sunderland remain available through the official presale and fans are recommended to purchase their tickets now to avoid disappointment.

More than 55,000 tickets have already been sold across the opening and final matches, setting a record for a Women's Rugby event.

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 managing director, Sarah Massey, said: "It has been fantastic to see the huge demand for the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 opening match and finals, further demonstrating the unstoppable momentum of women's sport and huge excitement for a tournament that will be the biggest-ever celebration of women's rugby.

"We know fans have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to secure their tickets to what will be an unmissable tournament next year and with tickets still available for the opening match in Sunderland featuring the Red Roses, we urge everyone to secure their tickets early and be part of this era-defining moment for the sport."

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All available tickets from the presale phase for the final matchday at Twickenham Stadium have been snapped up.

Fans will have another opportunity to apply for tickets through an open application process in November.

Prices start at £10 for adult tickets and £5 for children's tickets for the opening match featuring England.

Tickets for the opening match are available to purchase, subject to availability, on a first-come, first-served basis at tickets.rugbyworldcup.com until 10am on October 8, 2024.