We'll be showing the game live in the clubhouse, a great chance to get together and support the national team while celebrating the rise of women's and girls’ rugby here at IRFC and across the country.

The bar opens at 6:30pm before kick-off at 7:30pm, so come down early, bring your friends and family and enjoy the match in good company at our family-friendly venue.

The tournament, held on home soil this year, is a huge moment for the sport with England going in as favourites after a strong few years under head coach John Mitchell. The Red Roses boast a world-class squad featuring standout players like Marlie Packer, Zoe Aldcroft, Emily Scarratt and current World Player of the Year Ellie Kildunne, and they’ll be looking to go one better than 2022, when they narrowly lost to New Zealand's Black Ferns in the final.

Here at Ipswich, our women’s and girls’ sections are growing fast, with more players, coaches and volunteers getting involved every season. Let's celebrate that progress and enjoy the start of an exciting tournament on Friday. Uppa Roses!