BBC UNVEILS WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP COVERAGE PLANS AND PRESENTING LINE-UP

BBC Sport is the exclusive home of live coverage for every match in the tournament. Fans can watch every game live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website/app with full access from kick-off to the final whistle. All group stage matches featuring England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland will be shown live on TV along with every knockout round clash.

Leading the charge, Gabby Logan and Ugo Monye head up the presenting team bringing viewers the best of the action from key venues across England. They’re joined by commentary heavyweights Sara Orchard, Andrew Cotter and Claire Thomas, with Sonja McLaughlan, Sarra Elgan and Elma Smit reporting pitch-side.

Adding world-class insight are World Cup winners Maggie Alphonsi and Katy Daley-McLean, former England head coach Simon Middleton, and legendary co-commentator Brian Moore, a powerhouse team offering unrivalled expertise and behind-the-scenes perspective.

Coverage of the home nations is bolstered by former Wales Captains Siwan Lillicrap and Philippa Tuttiett; Scotland internationals Deborah McCormack and Heather Lockhart and former Irish players Sene Naoupu and Anna Caplice will follow Ireland’s campaign throughout.

Bringing a burst of fan energy into the mix, former England 7’s player and current Gladiators superstar Jodie Ounsley will be on site at selected matches, capturing the drama and atmosphere from inside the grounds and following England’s journey throughout the competition.

The coverage kicks off on BBC One with a blockbuster opener on Friday 22 August, as Six Nations champions and host nation England take on USA at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

The opening weekend also features a must-watch clash between Scotland and Wales at Salford Community Stadium, and Ireland’s opener against Japan at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton. BBC Sport’s presentation team will be on the ground in Sunderland, Salford and Northampton on opening weekend, bringing audiences every moment from these headline fixtures.

Ruby Tui says: “I love a full circle moment and so much has happened in Women’s rugby since the BBC interview with Jill Douglas at Tokyo in 2021. The last Women’s Rugby World Cup was one of the most historic sporting events in the world and I can’t wait to do it again and then some this time with the BBC team.”

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, says: “This summer has seen women’s sport smash through boundaries, break records and created unstoppable momentum. The Women’s Rugby Cup, hosted in England, will undoubtedly be a peak moment and place women’s rugby in the global spotlight like never before. BBC Sport will showcase every match of it live and bring together a presenting line-up of experts who know the game inside-out.”

The Women's Rugby World Cup airs across the BBC.