As the women’s game grows, so does the excitement surrounding every major tournament. With the World Cup set to take place in England next year, the Six Nations championship will provide a brilliant build-up to the worldwide competition.
The Six Nations has been the shine of the women’s northern hemisphere game since 1995 when it was just the five nations, and next year’s competition is set to be the greatest of all. To truly understand the growth that this tournament has achieved, the official Women’s Six Nations website has put it all into perspective, saying:
‘The 2024 Women’s Championship underscored its significance at the heart of international rugby with audience growth that included: a 22% rise in matchday attendance, and a total global live audience of 16.2 million fans tuned in to watch the 2024 Championship, a 9% increase on the previous year. Positive signs of increased fan engagement with the women’s game were highlighted by: a 52% increase in participants in the Women’s fantasy rugby game, and 32,000 votes for the Player of the Championship award, which was an impressive 140% increase on 2023’s votes.’
🏆 Here they are 🤩 The 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations Fixtures 🙌
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— Guinness Women’s Six Nations (@Womens6Nations) September 11, 2024
Following the announcement of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations fixtures, Julie Paterson, Chief of Rugby at Six Nations Rugby, commented:
“The opportunity to take women’s rugby to new heights next year cannot be overstated. Having the spotlight on women’s rugby in 2025 can benefit the entire game, its players, and the fans. For the Guinness Women’s Six Nations to kick off such a significant stage in the trajectory of the women’s game feels both fitting and exciting in equal measure.
“Fans can expect box office entertainment next year, which stands to attract more people to the sport. There is also the opportunity to inspire a new generation of players to either consider rugby or continue their journey in the sport. The work being done to strengthen the development pathway means we can meet and support these players. The recent introduction of a Six Nations Women’s Summer Series, joining the now-established Women’s U18 Festivals, offers consistent opportunities for players to gain international experience, and if next year’s Championship and then Rugby World Cup brings more players towards this pathway, our Unions and Federations are ready to support them.
“The numbers and statistics from previous editions of the Championship show signs of growth for the women’s game, and it is a testament to the work and commitment from each of the Six Nations Unions and Federations, on and off the pitch. As we go into next year’s Championship and a year rightfully dominated by women’s rugby, there is huge excitement from everyone involved to take the game to new heights.”
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