Rugby World Cup in Bristol: What’s on in the city this week!

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Bristol is gearing up to be a central stage when the Women’s Rugby World Cup comes to Ashton Gate Stadium, hosting two quarter‑finals this September, followed by both semi‑finals on the nineteenth and twentieth. With a capacity of around twenty‑seven thousand, Ashton Gate will see some of the biggest matches in the tournament outside of London, meaning high stakes games

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00:01As a city Bristol always has loads on and a part of Bristol that is always very busy is Ashton Gate.

00:08Let's find out why. Bristol is gearing up to be a central stage when it comes to Women's Rugby World Cup.

00:15As it comes to Ashton Gate Stadium, hosting the quarterfinals this September,

00:20followed both semifinals on the 19th and 20th with a capacity of around 27,000,

00:27Ashton Gate will see some of the biggest matches in the tournament outside of London,

00:33meaning high-stake games, top international players and an electric atmosphere for fans in the stands.

00:41Beyond the pitch, Bristol is preparing a full celebration of Women's Rugby culture.

00:47A free fan zone will be set up at Bristol Amphitheatre on the Harbourside on Match Weekend,

00:52which is the 19th and 20th of September, showing all six of the knockout games hosted there.

00:59The fan zone programme includes live music, arts, interactive tri-rugby zones,

01:05community workshops and local food and drink vendors.

01:09A real festival feel.

01:11For Bristol, this is not just about watching big games.

01:13It's also a chance to amplify women's sport in the city

01:17and bring people together from across the region to share in something historic.

01:22On the national level, the World Cup in 2025 is already smashing records

01:27from more than 375,000 tickets that have been sold for 32 matches across the eight host venues.

01:36The final set for Twickenham on the 27th of September is officially sold out,

01:41with 82,000 spectators expected, making it the most attended match in women's rugby history.

01:49For Bristol, this means packed stands, intense international competition

01:55and an opportunity to see the teams fighting for the world title stages right here in our city.

02:02Sticking to the theme of Ashton Gate, there is also their annual job fair coming this autumn.

02:08Job seekers, a vital opportunity to connect face-to-face with local employers,

02:14organised with support from National Careers Services.

02:18The event promises free career advice, whether that's helping update CVs,

02:23refining interview skills or even exploring new career paths.

02:27Ashton Gate, home to Bristol City Football Club and the Bristol Bears, will host the event,

02:33which organisers say is aimed at people at all stages of their employment journey.

02:39What about for food and drinks?

02:41Well, there's always loads to eat and drink within the city of Bristol.

02:47Tucked in Southville on North Street, the Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room

02:52is a relaxed haven for beard lovers who like knowing where their drink came from.

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