Following its launch in 2023, the tournament remains central to World Rugby’s ambition to accelerate the growth of the women’s game.

WXV provides more competitive matches for unions, greater profile and investment on the road to an expanded 16-team Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025, with six places up for grabs in this year's edition of the tournament. 

The Red Roses were crowned the inaugural WXV 1 champions after statement performances against Australia, Canada and New Zealand in the autumn of 2023.

This year’s tournament will kick off earlier to support performance planning and best preparation for unions for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025. All three levels will play across the same three weekends to enable the six qualification spots to be confirmed immediately after the conclusion of the tournament.

Dates

Round 1 – Friday, 27 - Sunday, 29 September

Round 2 – Friday, 4 - Sunday, 6 October

Round 3 – Friday, 11 - Sunday, 13 October

Qualification

Qualification for WXV gets underway in March with unions from around the world competing to secure one of 18 spots across the relevant levels through their regional competitions. The Red Roses’ Guinness Six Nations campaign begins away to Italy on Sunday 24 March.