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England beat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final

SPORTS 27.09.2025
England beat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final
England beat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final / Photo: Adrian Dennis - AFP

Alex Matthews scored two tries as tournament hosts and favourites England ended their long wait to win a third Women's Rugby World Cup title with a 33-13 victory over Canada in a Twickenham final on Saturday.

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Victory in front of a record crowd of 81,885 gave England their first world title since defeating Canada 21-9 in the 2014 final in Paris -- a match in which No 8 Matthews played.

This success extended England's record run to 33 consecutive wins. The Red Roses have won 63 of their past 64 matches -- the lone blemish a defeat by New Zealand in the Covid-delayed 2022 final.

It was a much-needed win for an England side whose temperament had been repeatedly called into question after five defeats to New Zealand in the previous six World Cup finals.

England outscored Canada five tries to two as they won the World Cup for a third time, having first been crowned world champions in 1994.

R.Zaccone--PV

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