The women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 will be the first to feature 16 teams, World Rugby has announced, as it continues its push to develop the women’s game internationally.
World Rugby unveils expansion of women’s World Cup to 16 teams from 2025
New Zealand's players celebrate their victory on the pitch after the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 final (Photo credit: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)
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