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What is Impact Beyond 2025?

Impact Beyond 2025

Impact Beyond 2025 is World Rugby's ambitious global impact programme to supercharge the rise of women's rugby beyond 2025. 

It will allow World Rugby to harness the power of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, maximising its positive impact globally.

The global impact programme is built around three core themes of profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise within a whole-game approach with the mission of inspiring more women and girls to get into rugby on and off the field of play. 

Each theme articulates a series of strategic initiatives that will ensure the positive impact of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is felt for generations to come, cementing the foundations for a strong a sustainable women’s game around the world.

How to Play

How to Play

Finding the right rugby for you

There are several formats of rugby and ways to get started – find out more about the different ways you can play the sport.

How to get involved

How to get involved

Getting involved in rugby

Playing the game isn’t the only way to get involved in rugby. Here you can find out about the different opportunities and roles open to you within the sport, from coaching and refereeing to becoming an administrator.

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Impact Beyond 2025 Plan

Impact Beyond 2025 Plan

What is Impact Beyond 2025?

Impact Beyond 2025 is World Rugby's ambitious global impact programme to supercharge the rise of women's rugby beyond 2025. 

It will allow World Rugby to harness the power of Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025, maximising its positive impact globally.

The global impact programme is built around three core themes of profile and participation, careers and gender equity, and capability and expertise within a whole-game approach with the mission of inspiring more women and girls to get into rugby on and off the field of play. 

Impact Beyond 2025 Plan