By MARK STEVENS

Excitement is building by the day as the countdown to Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 hit its latest milestone this week.
Monday heralded just 500 days until the global tournament kicks-off in Sunderland’s Stadium of Light on Friday, August 22 next year.
Impact ’25 will be delivered by the RFU in partnership with the UK Government, Sport England and UK Sport and will see £12.13m committed to the women’s and girls’ grassroots game across the country.
The legacy programme will provide substantial improvements in facilities and greater opportunities for women at all leve...