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Celebrating rugby in Sunderland ahead of the Women's World Cup

With the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 set to kick-off on Wearside, the University of Sunderland is getting ready to celebrate the opening match alongside the rest of the city

Published on 21 August 2025

“This is a fantastic opportunity to support the city on a historic week as we prepare for the opening game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup"
Team Sunderland Rugby Union teams feature on BBC’s The One Show

Representatives from both the men’s and women’s squads were interviewed ahead of the opening fixture of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Published on 20 August 2025

“This was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our rugby programme and the best of the University of Sunderland"
Has the status of women’s sport changed for the better?

A University expert has shared his insights into the status of women’s sports in the aftermath of the Lionesses’ Euro Cup win and ahead of the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Published on 20 August 2025

"Opportunity, practice, coaching and investment has resulted in a vastly improved standard of player and team"

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