positions
What position is responsible for throwing the ball in a line-out?
Hooker
The English word for “essai”.
A try
In which country is the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup held?
England
How many points is a try worth?
5
What is the nickname of the England women’s team?
The Red Roses
Who usually kicks conversions?
Fly-half
What is a “scrum”?
A restart of play involving players pushing against each other
What is the name of the final’s stadium?
Twickenham Stadium
What is a bonus point in rugby?
Extra point for scoring 4 tries or losing by ≤ 7 points
Name a famous English player who scored two tries in the opening match.
Ellie Kildunne or Jess Breach
What position does a “scrum-half” play in French?
Demi de mêlée
Translate “mêlée”, “touche”, and “plaquage”.
scrum, line-out and tackle
This stadium in Sunderland hosted the opening match.
Stadium of Light
How long does a rugby match last?
80 minutes
Who is Hannah Botterman and what’s her position?
a prop for England
Which position plays at the back and catches high balls?
Full-back
What is the name of the video referee?
TMO television match official
Name two host cities of the tournament.
London, Exeter, Bristol, Manchester, York
How many players are on the field in a rugby union team?
15
What was the attendance at the opening match in Sunderland?
42700 people
Name all three back-row positions.
Flanker flanker, and number 8
What does “conversion” mean in rugby?
A kick taken after a try to score 2 extra points
What does “capacity” mean when talking about a stadium?
The number of people it can hold
How many group stage matches does each team play (2025)?
3
Why is the 2025 World Cup historic?
Biggest women’s tournament ever / Final sold out / Global visibility