Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 to Offer Mental Health Support
The organizers of the Women's Rugby World Cup are providing mental health support for the players.
This is because female athletes face more social media abuse than men.
Many players are semi-professional or amateur and will be experiencing a lot of attention during the World Cup.
The support will help with issues like being away from home, family, and other jobs.
The tournament anticipates a large audience and aims to be the biggest celebration of women's rugby ever.
They are also monitoring social media to protect athletes from abuse.
The Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025 will offer mental health support.
Female athletes are 30% more likely to suffer social media abuse than men.
Support will be available to athletes away from home, some with families and jobs.
The tournament expects record attendance, viewership, and engagement.
World Rugby is collaborating with Signify Group to monitor social media abuse.
- Who
- Women's Rugby World Cup organizers and players.
- What
- The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will provide mental health support to players.
- When
- During the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
- Where
- At various locations during the Women's Rugby World Cup.
- Why
- To support players facing increased scrutiny and social media abuse.
Athlete Well-being
Social Media
Athlete Support
Athlete Well-being
Mental health support is crucial for athlete well-being.
Social Media
Increasing scrutiny and social media abuse can negatively affect athletes.
- Event
- Women's Rugby World Cup
- Year
- 2025
- Support
- Mental health
- Social Media Abuse
- Female athletes 30% more likely
- Tickets Sold
- 375,000+
- Final Location
- Twickenham
