England Women will face Wales in a one-off international fixture at The Lextan Gnoll in Neath on Saturday August 9.
It will be England’s first trip to Wales since 2022, with both teams preparing for the Rugby League World Cup in Australia in late 2026 – which will be Wales’s first appearance in the tournament.
The match is one of two that have been confirmed today by Wales Rugby League, who will also host Scotland at The Lextan Gnoll on Sunday August 3 – Scotland’s first ever senior women’s international.
Tom Brindle, the Wales Head Coach, said: "These games are important for us as we continue our journey towards the World Cup. We’ve always been up for testing ourselves and competing against the best in the world.
"Building on last year, it’s crucial that we play games every year, not just as a team, to keep progressing and growing as a group, but also to continue to inspire and help grow the game over the next decade in Wales.
"Playing Scotland in their first international is an honour that we’re all incredibly proud of. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of several firsts in Women’s Rugby League, and each one is a fantastic milestone that deserves to be celebrated. As the women’s game continues to thrive and grow, we can’t wait to see what the future holds.
"And let’s not forget about the opportunity to take on England again on our home turf. This is a fantastic chance for locals to witness some world class players and for us to learn from our last performance. We’re excited to give it test ourselves again and see how we’ve progressed."
Stuart Barrow, England Women Head Coach, said: “We’re delighted to have an international fixture in Wales this summer. It was important to us to get back together with a short-term focus as well as continuing to prepare for next year’s World Cup – and we know that Wales will provide passionate and well-coached opposition.”
Further details will be announced later today of the Women’s Origin fixture that will precede Barrow’s selection for Wales.
Tickets for both matches in Wales are on sale here, priced at:
- Adults: £10
- 11 and under: Free
- Concessions: £7
- Ages 12-16: £5
- Family (two adults and two ages 12-16): £25
Prices are per match.
