The Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy will be hosted at the Midsummer Place shopping centre in Milton Keynes tomorrow (19/02).

Rugby fans will have an opportunity to get their picture taken with the trophy, which will be placed in the shopping centre between 9am and 3:30pm.

The visit comes ahead of this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup, which takes place in England from 22nd August to 27th September 2025.

The closest venue to Milton Keynes hosting games will be Franklin’s Garden, home of the Northampton Saints rugby team, which will be hosting six matches in the tournament.

As well as photo opportunities to get photographed with the trophy, there will be further activities.

Visitors can test their luck with a claw grabber arcade game for a chance to win tickets to Loughborough Lightning’s final Premiership match of the 2024/25 season on Friday 21st February in Northampton, along with exclusive keyrings and other goodies.

There will also be a Q&A session with representatives from Northampton Saints, who are partnered with Loughborough Lightning, and a member of the RFU to learn more about the tournament and women’s rugby.

Kirsty McGiff, Marketing Manager at Midsummer Place, said, “We’re excited to have this exciting event at Midsummer Place and having the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy at the heart of Milton Keynes. It’s a fantastic opportunity for the community to celebrate women’s sport and experience the buzz leading up to the tournament. Whether you’re a rugby enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, this event has something for everyone.”