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# Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/brighton-hove-city-councillors-to-consider-bidding-to-become-a-host-city-for-womens-rugby-world-cup/
- Published: 2023-01-05T14:08:16.000Z
- Updated: 2023-01-05T14:08:16.000Z
- Description: According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.”
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Sport, AMEX, AMEX Stadium, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, Brighton & Hove City Council, RFU, Rugby

International rugby could return to **Brighton & Hove** in 2025 as councillors consider whether to progress a bid to become a host city for the **Women’s Rugby World Cup**, which is to take place in England over a six-week period during **August**, **September** and **October 2025**.

According to **Brighton & Hove City Council**, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the **Amex Stadium** for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.”

Brighton & Hove was one of the host cities for the **Men’s** **Rugby World Cup** in 2015 with matches including the legendary **South Africa/Japan** game.

Last year, the city welcomed the **Lionesses** to Brighton & Hove on their journey to becoming **UEFA Women’s EURO 2022** champions.

Following these successful sporting events, council officers are working with **Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club** to develop a bid to become a host city for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025.

Initial discussions with **World Rugby** and the **Rugby Football Union** (RFU) through **Rugby World Cup (England 2025) Limited** (RWCL) have already taken place.

At a meeting of the **Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee** on **January 12**, councillors will decide whether to continue with the selection process. The successful host cities will be announced in early 2023.

Councillor **Martin Osborne**, co-chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture Committee, said: “We know, from hosting previous events, that major sporting tournaments can bring huge benefits to host cities, from attracting visitors and boosting the economy to providing opportunities for residents and leaving a lasting legacy.

“We look forward to finding out more about bidding to become a 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup host city, and how we can build on our growing reputation as a major sporting city.”