England Rugby is providing sanitary provisions to more than 500 clubs for their female players, members and visitors as "the world has moved on from rugby union being a predominantly male sport."

England have introduced sanitary provisions at more than 500 nationwide rugby clubs for their female players, members and visitors to boost women participation in the sport, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.

Host England will launch the 2025 women's Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland on Aug. 22, World Rugby announced Tuesday. The match will take place at the Stadium of Light, the home of north-east football club Sunderland as organizers look to take rugby union to nontraditional grounds as well as established locations.

Former champions England and the United States will meet in the opening match of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in Sunderland.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup draw has England facing Australia and the United States, while New Zealand is pitted against Ireland. Reflecting significant growth, the tournament features 16 teams.

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will kick off on Aug. 22 with hosts England taking on 1991 winners United States, two days before defending champions New Zealand face Spain, organisers said on Tuesday.

The RFU will provide free sanitary products at over 500 clubs across England in a bid to increase female participation in rugby.

England have introduced sanitary provisions at more than 500 nationwide rugby clubs for their female players, members and visitors to boost women participation in the sport, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) said on Thursday.