Rugby World Cup: France looking for first title in New Zealand

After a year of waiting due to the pandemic, the Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off today (tonight in France)!

And it exists New Zealand That the ninth edition will be held from October 8 to November 12, i.e. 35 days of competition. Three locations to host meetings: Eden Park (Auckland)And the Northland Events Center (Whangarei) And the Waitakere Stadium (Auckland).

12 countries will face each other and among them, the black fern (defending champion and 5-time champion in 6 World Cups), and France Considered a favourite, you will look for the first address.

Les Bleues will open the competition with the first match against it South Africa This Saturday October 8th at 2:15 PM (3:15 AM French time) followed by the second meeting Fiji Reverse England And finally, the shock of the first day New Zealand Before Australia.

France’s 15th women’s team will try to finish first in their group (Group C: South Africa, England and Fiji) with the goal of reaching the semi-finals!

For this ninth edition, this will be the first time this stadium has been in existence Eden garden You will attract many supporters to a women’s sporting event. The fans will be there and so will the global superstar Rita aura Who will be presented on stage at the end of the second game between Fiji to me England And in the first half of the game New Zealand Reverse Australia.

The Women’s World Cup will be much more than that because it will contribute to the development of women’s rugby: “Aotearoa will send a powerful message to the world to show women’s rugby in the spotlight” Confirms Michelle HopperTournament manager who delights in this enthusiasm.

She adds that this World Cup in New Zealand It is an opportunity to create the history of women’s rugby and set new records to take the women’s game to new heights for generations to come.

Le Petit Journal Oakland This event will follow for you with Charlene Burlonsports journalist.