You can watch the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on BBC iPlayer, streaming for free from Friday, August 22 to Saturday, 27 September.
The British platform will show every pass, tackle and try as England look to convert their recent world dominance into a major trophy.
But how can you watch the Women's Rugby World Cup on BBC iPlayer from anywhere? Can you get the free stream in Canada and the U.S. too? And what phones is BBC iPlayer available on?
Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 on BBC iPlayer...
How to watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 live streams for free
Rugby union fans in the U.K. can watch Women's Rugby World Cup action for FREE on the BBC.
England, Wales and Scotland games will be on free-to-view channels BBC One and BBC Two. However, for the most extensive option you want to head to BBC iPlayer, who will show every game of the tournament.
To watch BBC iPlayer: Visit the BBC iPlayer website or download the app (iOS/Android).
BBC iPlayer is FREE - but you will need to create an account, have a valid U.K. postcode (e.g. SR5 1SU) and a TV license.
OUTSIDE THE U.K.? Use NordVPN to trick your device into thinking you're still in Blighty - more on that below.
How to watch Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 live streams from anywhere
Although BBC iPlayer is only available to British residents, those who are from the U.K. but visiting the likes of the U.S. and Canada can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network).
The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for rugby fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
How to watch BBC iPlayer with a VPN
What does BBC's coverage of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 include?
BBC iPlayer will have full coverage of the action with every game being live streamed across the platform.
Gabby Logan and Ugo Monye will head the presenting team with commentary being provided by Sara Orchard, Andrew Cotter and Claire Thomas, with Sonja McLaughlan, Sarra Elgan and Elma Smit reporting pitch-side.
What devices can I watch BBC iPlayer on?
- Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
- Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
- Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
- Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
- Freely
- Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
- Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes) (some models aren’t supported)
- iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
- LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
- NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
- Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
- Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
- Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puck
- Virgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
- YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
- Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)
Is BBC iPlayer a good place to watch the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025?
The BBC offers unparalleled access to sports from wherever you're in the world.
They will provide extensive coverage from every fixture and will even show the home nations games on BBC One and Two.
Internet speed wise, 1.5 Mbps is recommended for standard definition and 5 Mbps for high definition (HD).
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Schedule
All times BST
Pool Stage
Friday, August 22
7.30pm – England vs USA
Saturday, August 23
12pm – Australia vs Samoa
2.45pm – Scotland vs Wales
5.30pm – Canada vs Fiji
8.15pm – France vs Italy
Sunday, August 24
12pm – Ireland vs Japan
2.45pm – South Africa vs Brazil
5.30pm – New Zealand vs Spain
Saturday, August 30
12pm – Canada vs Wales
2.45pm – Scotland vs Fiji
5pm – England vs Samoa
7.30pm – USA vs Australia
Sunday, August 31
12pm – Ireland vs Spain
2pm – New Zealand vs Japan
3.30pm – Italy vs South Africa
4.45pm – France vs Brazil
Saturday, September 6
12pm – Canada vs Scotland
1.30pm – USA vs Samoa
2.45pm – Wales vs Fiji
5pm – England vs Australia
Sunday, September 7
12pm – Japan vs Spain
2pm – Italy vs Brazil
2.45pm – New Zealand vs Ireland
4.45pm – France vs South Africa
Knockouts
Saturday, September 13
1pm – Quarter-final 1: Winner Pool C vs Runner-up Pool D
4pm – Quarter-final 2: Winner Pool B vs Runner-up Pool A
Sunday, September 14
1pm – Quarter-final 3: Winner Pool D vs Runner-up Pool C
4pm – Quarter-final 4: Winner Pool A vs Runn-up Pool B
Friday, September 19
7pm – Semi-final 1: Winner Quarter-final vs Winner Quarter-final 2
Saturday, September 20
3.30pm – Semi-final 2: Winner Quarter-final 3 vs Quarter-final 4
Saturday, September 27
12.30pm – Third-place playoff: Loser Semi-final 1 vs Loser Semi-final 2:
4pm – Final: Winner Semi-final 1 vs Winner Semi-final 2
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