Thousands of people are set to descend on Sunderland to enjoy a parade and live music in celebration of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England are set to take on the USA in the opening match of the tournament at the Stadium of Light on later and the city centre is hosting events to promote the tournament.

Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - The Red Rose hope to open their World Cup campaign with a statement win

The World Cup features the best 16 teams in the world, and the games will be played across the country from Sunderland to Bristol. The Red Roses look to seek revenge for their final defeat in 2021

An era-defining Women's Rugby World Cup has set records even before it kicks off on Friday when host England plays the United States in Sunderland.

Can all-conquering England handle the pressure on home soil? - Hosts are red-hot favourites and dealing with that weigh of expectation could be their biggest challenge

The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 is set to dominate the headlines over the days and weeks to come as England bid for glory in their home tournament. Fans will be delighted by the amount of free-to-air coverage,

USA's Ilona Maher looks ahead to the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup vs. England.