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  22 August - 27 September 2025, England The biggest women's rugby celebration in history is upon us. The jubilee 10th World Cup takes place in England with a record sixteen teams and for the first time with the official name "Women's Rugby World Cup". The final will be held at sold-out Twickenham with a capacity of 82,000 spectators. Revolutionary tournament scale Records are falling even before the first kick-off. The tournament's total capacity reaches 470,000 seats compared to 180,000 in New Zealand 2022. Already 375,000 tickets have been sold - three times more than the previous championship. Eight stadiums across England host matches, with Stadium of Light in Sunderland serving as the venue for the opening ceremony and opening match. Twickenham as the home of rugby hosts the final and third-place match, while Bristol welcomes both semifinals. Historic sixteen-team participation For the first time in history, sixteen national teams start. Automatic qua...

  After another European Championship triumph, Chloe Kelly's story is one of resilience, comeback, and raw talent. From nearly leaving football to becoming a national hero (again), we explore the statistics, setbacks, and evidence for why she should be one of the first names on any team sheet, despite her incredible impact as a substitute. THE CLUTCH PLAYER OF EUROPEAN FOOTBALL If there's one player who deserves the "clutch" label in the history of European football - both men's and women's - the name Chloe Kelly should come to mind. Back in January 2025, questions loomed over Kelly's place in Sarina Wiegman's Euro 2025 squad. Now, just six months later, she stands as the proud holder of not one, but two major European titles: the UEFA Women's Champions League with Arsenal and the UEFA Women's European Championship with England. A JOURNEY OF TRIUMPHS AND OBSTACLES Kelly's journey is marked by triumphs and adversity. Having rediscovere...

  Women's EURO 2025 in Switzerland enters its decisive phase with the eight best teams in Europe just three wins away from the coveted title. The quarter-final matches promise dramatic encounters, surprising underdogs, and expected derbies. Defending champions England face strong Sweden, while world champions Spain continue their offensive show. Norway vs. Italy: Historic Opportunity Wednesday, July 16, 8:00 PM, Geneva An unexpectedly balanced encounter will offer a clash between Norwegian stars and Italian collective strength. Norway won the weakest Group A with three victories but relies on individual qualities of stars like Caroline Graham Hansen. Unconvincing performances in all three matches raise questions about their readiness for the knockout phase. "We're still looking for our best form," admits coach Gemma Grainger. Italy reached the EURO quarter-finals for the first time in history. They excel with a quality midfield featuring Arianna Caruso and Ma...

  Basic Information: Tournament: World Rugby Under 20 Championship 2025 Dates: June 29 - July 19, 2025 Venues: Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana (Italy) Participants: 12 teams in three groups Defending champions: England Format: Groups + knockout stages Broadcasting: World Rugby platform, national sports channels From June 29 to July 19, 2025, the picturesque cities of northern Italy will host the 15th edition of the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Twelve of the planet's best teams will battle for the prestigious trophy that defending champion England will seek to retain. The Italian summer will belong to rugby's stars of tomorrow. Three weeks of packed programming will bring countless talents and battles that will determine the future of world rugby. Format and Venues The championship will be hosted by four cities in the Lombardy and Veneto regions - Calvisano, Rovigo, Verona and Viadana. The tournament is divided into three pools of four teams each...

  February - June 2025 League Phase All Across Europe This isn't just a football tournament - this is a revolution in European women's football! UEFA Women's Nations League 2025 enters its second season with even greater scope, more countries, and a new format that promises even more dramatic matches. From February to June we'll follow the league phase, where teams divided into three leagues fight for every point. October and December will then bring the finals tournament with a new two-leg format. League A represents the absolute pinnacle of European women's football. Sixteen top teams divided into four groups of four, where everyone plays everyone home and away. Group winners advance to the finals tournament, which will be played over two legs for the first time - semifinals, third-place playoff, and final. Imagine the tension of a semifinal that stretches over two weeks and two matches. Spain as reigning European and world champions will want to show their ...