The fixtures for the 2024 WXV, World Rugby’s premier women’s XVs competition, are set for 27 September to 13 October. Featuring 18 teams across three divisions, this second edition will elevate women’s rugby and serve as a crucial qualifier for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
Structure and Format
The WXV 2024 is divided into three divisions: WXV1, WXV2, and WXV3, each comprising six teams.
Canada will host WXV1, which includes Canada, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United States, with matches at BC Place in Vancouver and the Langley Events Centre in Langley.
South Africa will host WXV2, featuring Australia, Italy, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, and Wales, at the DHL Stadium and Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.
The United Arab Emirates will host WXV3, with Fiji, Hong Kong, Madagascar, the Netherlands, Samoa, and Spain playing at The Sevens Stadium in Dubai.
The WXV 2024 uses a league system, with each division split into two pools of three teams. Teams play across pools, with standings based on points: four for a win, two for a draw, and bonus points for scoring four or more tries or losing by seven or fewer points. Tiebreakers include head-to-head results and points difference.
This tournament serves as the final qualifier for the 2025 Rugby World Cup. Teams qualified through regional competitions and play-offs, featuring top teams from the Six Nations and the Pacific Four Series.
Fixtures
WXV1 Fixtures (Canada)
In the WXV1 group, where Ireland face world champions, New Zealand in their opening round, there is a series of top-quality match-ups.
Round 1 – 29 September 2024 (BC Place, Vancouver)
- United States vs. England (20:30 BST)
- Canada vs. France (23:45 BST)
- New Zealand vs. Ireland (03:00 BST on 30 September)
Round 2 – 5 October 2024 (Langley Events Centre, Langley)
- United States vs. France (20:30 BST)
- Canada vs. Ireland (23:45 BST)
- New Zealand vs. England (21:00 BST on 6 October)
Round 3 – 11-12 October 2024 (BC Place, Vancouver)
- United States vs. Ireland (20:30 BST on 11 October)
- New Zealand vs. France (23:45 BST on 12 October)
- Canada vs. England (03:00 BST on 13 October)
WXV2 and WXV3 Fixtures
WXV2 (South Africa): In Round 1 (27-28 September), South Africa faces Japan, Australia plays Wales, and Italy meets Scotland. Round 2 (5 October) sees Wales against Italy, Japan versus Scotland, and South Africa taking on Australia. In Round 3 (11-12 October), Wales plays Japan, South Africa goes against Italy, and Australia faces Scotland.
WXV3 (United Arab Emirates): In Round 1 (27-28 September), Spain meets Madagascar, Fiji competes against Hong Kong, and the Netherlands faces Samoa. Round 2 (4-5 October) features Madagascar against Hong Kong, Fiji versus Samoa, and the Netherlands playing Spain. In Round 3 (11-12 October), Samoa faces Madagascar, the Netherlands takes on Hong Kong, and Fiji competes against Spain.
Conclusion
With the fixtures now set, the 2024 WXV promises an action-packed season for women’s rugby. As Ireland and other nations gear up to compete across three continents, fans can look forward to witnessing intense games and memorable moments.
