New Zealand will welcome the world's best women's rugby nations for the inaugural WXV1 competition beginning in October.
The tournament will be played over nine tests over three match weekends, and will feature the top six teams in the world.
England, France, and Wales will join the top three sides from the Pacific Four Series, which will be contested in July.
The reigning champions and World Cup holders Black Ferns will take on Australia, USA, and Canada for the spots.
NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson is delighted to bring the historic competition to Kiwi shores, and believes it's another huge leap forward for the women's game.
"Last year's Rugby World Cup unified and inspired our nation," he said. "We witnessed the passion, and the enjoyment Aotearoa has for the women's game.
"We are thrilled to now be able to announce we will host the inaugural WXV1 Tournament here in New Zealand. This offers fans another opportunity to witness the best of women's rugby right on their doorstep.
"We are embarking on a huge year for the Black Ferns who will play seven tests in total and hopefully four of those Tests on home soil. It will be a challenging but exciting schedule for the team.
"We look forward to seeing New Zealanders throw their support behind women's sport as New Zealand once again becomes the focal point for international women's rugby."
"We saw how rugby fans responded to the Rugby World Cup last year and we have worked hard to ensure we can deliver a comprehensive Test schedule for the Black Ferns in 2023.
"We want to give as many Kiwis as possible, across the country, the chance to experience and be inspired by world-class women's rugby and the unique game day atmosphere."
WXV 1 will be contested in a cross-pool format, running from October 21 to November 4, with venues to be announced.
