Summary
Interest in women's rugby is increasing, with audience and ticket sales setting new records. The upcoming Women's Six Nations tournament is expected to be the largest yet in terms of fan attendance, with several matches already selling tens of thousands of tickets. England remains the strong favorite, having a long winning streak and numerous successful past performances.
Key Facts
- Women's rugby fans in the UK increased from 7.94 million to 13.21 million followers.
- England's rugby match against Canada in September drew 81,885 people, a record for women's rugby.
- The upcoming Women's Six Nations tournament has broken pre-tournament ticket sales records.
- Over 75,000 tickets have been sold for England's opening match against Ireland.
- Scotland will play against England at Murrayfield, with more than 25,000 tickets sold, surpassing their previous record.
- Ireland's match against Scotland at Aviva Stadium will likely break their home attendance record with over 16,000 tickets sold.
- England's women's rugby team has a record 33-game winning streak and is favored to win again.
- The Rugby Football Union emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong fan engagement through positive experiences.
