Black Ferns 2025 Women's World Cup Schedule
Black Ferns 2025 Women's World Cup Schedule
The countdown is on until the Women's Rugby World Cup, and the New Zealand Black Ferns are determined to claim back-to-back World Cup titles.
The Women's Rugby World Cup finally is on the horizon, and 16 international squads are gearing up for the initial group stages that begin Saturday, Aug. 22.
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The New Zealand Black Ferns enter the competition as the reigning champions, taking home the World Cup title in 2021 as the host country. They also are the winningest team, seeing victory in six of the nine Women's World Cup finals.
The Black Ferns are undefeated so far in 2025, taking a win over Australia and the USA, while earning a draw against Canada.
New Zealand is ranked No. 3 in the world behind England and Canada, respectively - two teams the Black Ferns will not face in the first round of group stages.
Here's everything to know about the Black Ferns heading into the Women's World Cup this week:
When Is The Women's Rugby World Cup?
The Women's Rugby World Cup will begin Aug. 22 with the group stages and run through Sept. 27 when a champion is crowned following the final.
How To Watch The Black Ferns At The World Cup
Fans in the United States can tune in to every match of the Women's Rugby World Cup on Paramount+ and CBS Sports.
New Zealand Black Ferns World Cup Schedule
- Sunday, Aug. 24 - 12:30 p.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Spain
- Sunday, Aug. 31 - 9 a.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Japan
- Sunday, Sept. 7 - 9:45 a.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Ireland
New Zealand Black Ferns Squad
Forwards
- Kate Henwood
- Awhina Tangen-Wainohu
- Chryss Viliko
- Atlanta Lolohea
- Vici-Rose Green
- Georgia Ponsonby
- Tanya Kalounivale
- Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu
- Amy Rule
- Laura Bayfield
- Alana Bremner
- Maiakawanakaulani Roos
- Liana Mikaele-Tu'u
- Jorja Miller
- Kaipo Olsen-Baker
- Layla Sae
- Kennedy Tukuafu
Backs
- Iritana Hohaia
- Maia Joseph
- Risaleaana Pouri-Lane
- Kelly Brazier
- Ruahei Demant
- Logo-i-pulotu Lemapu-atai'i Sylvia Brunt
- Amy Du Plessis
- Theresa Setefano
- Stacey Waaka
- Renee Holmes
- Ayesha Leti-i'iga
- Braxton Sorensen-Mcgee
- Katelyn Vahaakolo
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
Women's World Cup Full Schedule
Scheduling for quarterfinals, semifinals and knockout rounds will be updated following group stages.
- Friday, Aug. 22 - 2:30 p.m. ET - USA vs. England
- Saturday, Aug. 23 - 7 a.m. ET - Australia vs. Samoa
- Saturday, Aug. 23 - 9:45 a.m. ET - Scotland vs. Wales
- Saturday, Aug. 23 - 12:30 p.m. ET - Canada vs. Fiji
- Saturday, Aug. 23 - 3:15 p.m. ET - France vs. Italy
- Sunday, Aug. 24 - 7 a.m. ET - Ireland vs. Japan
- Sunday, Aug. 24 - 9:45 a.m. ET - South Africa vs. Brazil
- Sunday, Aug. 24 - 12:30 p.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Spain
- Saturday, Aug. 30 - 7 a.m. ET - Canada vs. Wales
- Saturday, Aug. 30 - 9:45 a.m. ET - Scotland vs. Fiji
- Saturday, Aug.30 - Noon ET - England vs. Samoa
- Saturday, Aug. 30 - 2:30 p.m. ET - USA vs. Australia
- Sunday, Aug. 31 - 7 a.m. ET - Ireland vs. Spain
- Sunday, Aug. 31 - 9 a.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Japan
- Sunday, Aug. 31 - 10:30 a.m. ET - Italy vs. South Africa
- Sunday, Aug. 31 - 11:45 a.m. ET - France vs. Brazil
- Saturday, Sept. 6 - 7 a.m. ET - Canada vs. Scotland
- Saturday, Sept. 6 - 8:30 a.m. ET - USA vs. Samoa
- Saturday, Sept. 6 - 9:45 a.m. ET - Wales vs. Fiji
- Saturday, Sept. 6 - Noon ET - England vs. Australia
- Sunday, Sept. 7 - 7 a.m. ET - Japan vs. Spain
- Sunday, Sept. 7 - 9 a.m. ET - Italy vs. Brazil
- Sunday, Sept. 7 - 9:45 a.m. ET - New Zealand vs. Ireland
- Sunday, Sept. 7 - 11:45 a.m. ET - France vs. South Africa
How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby
The URC will stream all its matches on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:
FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.