Summary
England's women's rugby team won the World Cup by defeating Canada 33-13 at a packed Allianz Stadium, setting a new attendance record for a women's rugby match. The team, led by captain Zoe Aldcroft, aimed to inspire young girls to pursue sports. Key players and coaches expressed pride and hope for the future of women’s rugby.
Key Facts
- England defeated Canada 33-13 to win the Women's Rugby World Cup.
- The final was held at Allianz Stadium in front of 81,885 fans, a record attendance for a women's rugby match.
- England's captain, Zoe Aldcroft, emphasized the team's confidence and hope to inspire young girls.
- The team extended their record winning streak to 33 matches.
- Head coach John Mitchell spoke about past losses and the team's strong spirit and culture leading to victory.
- Player Natasha Hunt described the scale of the win as "unimaginable" and expressed pride in the team.
- The Women's Rugby World Cup final 15 years ago was also played in England with a much smaller attendance.
- England’s victory marks a milestone in the team's history and aims to boost women's rugby.
