RugbyPass TV to Broadcast Key Women’s Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Matches Including British & Irish Lions Finale

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A packed weekend of international rugby action is ahead, as final preparations ramp up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. RugbyPass TV will offer free global streaming access (where no local broadcaster is available) to five crucial warm-up fixtures, including the last match of the British & Irish Lions Series and several key test matches, with just three weeks remaining before the tournament kicks off in the United Kingdom.

The highlight of the weekend is the third and final test of the British and Irish Lions Series in Sydney, which concludes what has been an engaging tour. Running parallel to this, the Classic Wallabies are set to face the British and Irish Legends in a heritage encounter that caps off a rugby festival in New South Wales. RugbyPass TV will broadcast both matches live and free for viewers outside the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Women’s rugby also takes centre stage, with five international warm-up matches signalling the final stretch before the Women’s Rugby World Cup. The weekend begins with Australia vs Wales on 1 August at North Sydney Oval. Wales, under new Head Coach Sean Lynn, recently celebrated their first-ever win on Australian soil, moving their hosts down to an all-time low of eighth in the world rankings. The return fixture promises to be fiercely contested as both teams seek to fine-tune their squads.

In North America, Canada, ranked world number two, will host its neighbour United States, in their last competitive match before heading to the UK. Despite being ranked tenth, the USA pushed Canada in their most recent meeting, losing 14–26 in the Pacific Four Series in front of a record crowd. This weekend offers the Americans another chance to measure their progress before their World Cup opener against England in Sunderland. Viewers outside Canada and the United States can stream the match on RugbyPass TV.

Across the Atlantic, a Celtic clash unfolds in Cork as Ireland welcomes Scotland. Ireland, which failed to qualify for the last World Cup, has since rebuilt and now boasts a stronger squad. Their fixture against Scotland provides a chance for redemption following a previous defeat in the Women’s Six Nations. Scotland, meanwhile, is eager to bounce back after an unexpected loss to Italy during their warm-up campaign. The Ireland–Scotland fixture is one of two home matches for Irish fans before the tournament begins.

England, the tournament hosts and perennial contenders, will test their combinations in a match against Spain at Leicester. The Red Roses recently confirmed their final squad and will be using the match to finalise their starting line-up. Spain, looking to rebound from two recent defeats to Japan, is hoping to find form before arriving in England. Both the Ireland vs Scotland and England vs Spain matches will be streamed on RugbyPass TV for international viewers, excluding the UK and Ireland.

Finally, the weekend’s action concludes in Cape Town, where the South African Springbok Women take on the New Zealand Black Ferns XV in the second of their two-match series. The first test, won 34–26 by New Zealand, was notable for being the inaugural match played by a New Zealand women’s side on South African soil. With strong performances despite the loss, South Africa remains hopeful of a strong World Cup campaign, and this final fixture offers a valuable test. This match is available on RugbyPass TV for all territories outside of Sub-Saharan Africa.

As excitement builds towards what is set to be the biggest Women’s Rugby World Cup yet, these preparatory matches provide crucial insight into team form and strategy. RugbyPass TV continues to expand access to women’s rugby by offering free, global coverage in regions without a local broadcaster, reinforcing its role in promoting the sport on the international stage.