The Women's Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham has sold out, making it likely to be the biggest ever crowd for a one-off women's rugby match. The current record was set at Twickenham's 82,000 capacity Allianz Stadium when 58,498 watched England beat France in the 2023 Six Nations.

At Paris 2024, 66,000 spectators witnessed the opening day of the women's rugby sevens at Stade de France. Across the 32-match tournament, which starts on Friday, 22 August, 375,000 of the 470,000 tickets have already been sold, three times the number sold at the last World Cup in New Zealand.

"We are very confident the final will be the most attended women's rugby match in history, easily surpassing the 66,000 crowd that we saw in Paris in 2024," said Gill Whitehead, chair of the 2025 Rugby World Cup.

The last time England hosted the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2010, the matches were held at Twickenham Stoop Stadium to a crowd of 13,000. The prospect of the team running out of the tunnel to the three tiers of a packed Allianz Stadium is a dream come true for many.

Recent Red Roses matches have drawn large numbers of supporters, with crowds of 48,778 and 41,523 attending England wins over Ireland and New Zealand at Twickenham last year. The 2021 Rugby World Cup final, where England narrowly lost to New Zealand 34-31, was played in front of 42,579 at Eden Park.

World Rugby also confirmed that this World Cup's four semi-finalists will automatically qualify for the 2029 edition, joining hosts Australia. This development adds an extra layer of excitement and importance to the current tournament.

This historic event not only highlights the growing popularity of women's rugby but also signifies a monumental shift in the recognition and support for female athletes in sports. The sold-out final is a testament to the dedication and skill of the players, as well as the increasing enthusiasm of fans worldwide.