Summary
England's women's rugby team, known as the Red Roses, won the Rugby World Cup by defeating Canada 33-13 at Twickenham. The victory came in front of a record crowd of 82,000, marking their first World Cup win since 2014 and ending a series of previous final losses.
Key Facts
- England’s Red Roses won the Rugby World Cup by defeating Canada 33-13.
- The match was played at Twickenham, with 82,000 fans attending, the largest crowd for a women's rugby match.
- This victory is England’s first World Cup win since 2014.
- The Red Roses lost two previous finals before this win.
- England has 32 full-time contracted players, while some of Canada's players are not professional.
- Star player Ellie Kildunne contributed significantly to the victory with a key try.
- The match set a new standard in support and visibility for women's rugby.
