Halifax RUFC will have the Women’s World Cup on display next year.

England, under the captaincy of Katy McLean, won the tournament in France this year courtesy of a 21-9 victory over Canada in the final, and the trophy will be on show at the Ovenden Park ground.

It was the second time England had been crowned champions, having first tasted success in 1994 with victory over the USA, and Halifax have confirmed that the trophy will be on show at Ovenden Park on February 28.

Halifax Ladies have agreed to play Derby Vipers at the ground on the same day (kick-off 12noon), with the men’s first XV playing York RI (2.15pm).

There will be a host of other activities for all the family taking place at the club on the same day to celebrate the appearance of the cup.

Ladies head coach Matt Bradley said: “This is a fantastic honour for the club.

“With our game against Derby now taking place on the same day we are hoping that the appearance of the cup will act as an inspiration to the ladies and show what hard work and determination can achieve.”

FC Halifax Town’s away trip to Southport in the Vanarama Conference on Sunday, January 4, will have to be rearranged due to the third round of the FA Cup.

Southport beat Eastleigh 2-1 and they will be in the third round that weekend and the Shaymen will announce the new date as soon as it is confirmed.