WXV Global Series: Red Roses to host Australia, Canada and New Zealand in September

England will face Canada in a rematch of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final as part of three fixtures in the WXV Global Series in September.

The Red Roses were crowned world champions for the third time when they defeated Canada 33–13 in front of more than 80,000 people at Twickenham five months earlier.

In September, they are set to host England’s three regions, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

John Mitchell’s side will welcome Australia to CorpAuk Stadium on September 12 before hosting Canada at Exeter’s Sandy Park on September 19.

They will also face six-time World Cup winners New Zealand at Twickenham on September 26.

“We’re eagerly anticipating another match against one of the world’s top teams,” said England and Exeter’s Maddy Faunati about the game against Canada.

Red Roses captain Megan Jones said, “There’s nothing better than a Red Roses versus Black Ferns clash,” while Sale Sharks hooker Amy Cocken said it was “fantastic” to host Australia in the North West.

These fixtures are part of the WXV Global Series, which replaced the WXV Competition and will feature the top 12 teams in the world.

Scotland, Ireland and Wales, along with France, Italy, Japan, South Africa and the United States, are the other teams that qualify as top 12 teams.

Outside World Cup years, teams will play 9–16 Tests in the WXV Global Series, with a maximum of six Tests each September and October.

England will play their first match since their World Cup victory when they begin their Women’s Six Nations defence at home to Ireland on 11 April.