Friday marks the historic clash between England and Australia in the inaugural edition of WXV, a trailblazing tournament that has set out to "revolutionize the landscape of women's international rugby."

This innovative competition is not only a thrilling event in its own right but also holds the potential to serve as a "springboard" for the upcoming 2025 World Cup. With the World Cup set to unfold in six venues across England, the aim is to make this expanded 16-team tournament the most fiercely competitive one to date.

So, what is WXV, and how does it function?

WXV comprises 18 teams categorized into three distinct competitions: WXV 1, WXV 2, and WXV 3. WXV 1, the premier division, includes the top three finishers from the Women's Six Nations and the top three teams from a cross-regional competition that includes powerhouses like the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia.

England, the reigning Women's Six Nations champions for the fifth consecutive year, stands tall in WXV 1, alongside formidable rivals such as Australia, Wales, Canada, New Zealand, and France.

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In WXV 2, Scotland commenced their campaign on Friday, competing against Italy, Japan, South Africa, Samoa, and the USA. Ireland finds its place in WXV 3, where they'll face off against strong contenders like Colombia, Fiji, Kazakhstan, Kenya, and Spain.

Each competition comprises six teams divided into two pools of three. Teams exclusively compete against those in the opposite pool, following a "cross-pool format." In the event of tied points, a series of tie-breakers are applied, commencing with the results of matches played between the tied teams.

For the inaugural season, there will be no relegation from WXV 1. However, the lowest-ranking WXV 2 team will transition to WXV 3, allowing the top WXV 3 team to earn promotion.

The team finishing at the bottom of WXV 3 will have the opportunity to partake in a play-off against the next-highest-ranked team according to World Rugby rankings. The victorious team secures a spot in WXV 3 for the ensuing season.

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