Fiao'o Faamausili holds the World Cup after the Black Ferns' last win. Photo: Getty ImagesThe dates for next year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand have been announced with the tournament to run from 8 October to 12 November. The 12-team tournament which was due to be held this year in Auckland and Whangarei was postponed due to Covid-19. The quarter-finals will take place on 29-30 October followed by semifinals on Saturday, 5 November. The bronze medal match will be played on Saturday, November 12, with Eden Park set to create history by becoming the first stadium to host both the men's and women's Rugby World Cup finals.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 11, 2021 20:48 UTC