5 h. ago Thomas Tuchel calls for World Cup schedule change that would cause chaos in UK pubs

England will face stifling temperatures in USA, Canada and Mexico should they qualify for next summer's World Cup and head coach Thomas Tuchel has urged organisers to shift kick-off times to help players cope with the heat

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3 d. ago Jose Mourinho reception speaks volumes as Chelsea win despite familiar failings

CHELSEA 1-0 BENFICA: Jose Mourinho had hoped for just his second win at Stamford Bridge as an opposition manager, but was left disappointed as the Blues picked up three points

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4 d. ago World Rugby chief hails Women’s World Cup as ‘the greatest of all

Gilpin says men’s tournament can learn from event‘It was a huge privilege historic, special, incredible’The 2025 Rugby World Cup was “the greatest of all-time”, according to the head of World Rugby, Alan Gilpin, who said the men’s tournament could learn a lot from the way the women “showcased the best of our sport”. England became world champions on Saturday after beating Canada 33-13 in front of 81,885 spectators at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium, while overall 444,465 tickets were sold during the tournament.“What a truly amazing and special occasion we had at the Allianz Stadium here on Saturday,” Gilpin said. “It was the generational sporting moment we believed and hoped we could deliver. It was a huge privilege to be here and watch one of the best rugby occasions of all-time. Historic, special, incredible and many other words to describe an incredible tournament. “In my view and I have been involved in a few of these, we have been involved in the greatest Rugby World Cup of all-ti...

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4 d. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup writer awards: best player, best match – our verdicts

An outstanding breakout star and teams dancing with each other highlighted a tournament success on and off the fieldBest player Sophie de Goede. The Canada forward was impressive and versatile throughout. The fact she had just returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury was mindblowing. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago World Rugby confident other nations will catch up World Cup winners England

England secured World Cup triumph on home soil in front of a capacity crowd

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4 d. ago Fans, players celebrate in London after England defeat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final

Fans, players celebrate in London after England defeat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final  Yahoo

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5 d. ago Ellie Kildunne expects England to be a target after World Cup glory

The Red Roses are celebrating after a 33-13 final victory over Canada.

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5 d. ago England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph smashes TV viewing records

England’s triumph over Canada on Saturday made history as the most-watched women’s rugby union match ever shown on TV

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5 d. ago ‘They have changed my life’: John Mitchell open to staying as England coach

Coach may extend contract after 2026 Six Nations‘Some parts of the day will stick in my life forever’John Mitchell has described coaching England’s World Cup-winning women’s team as a life-changing event and revealed he is open to the idea of continuing in his role beyond the 2026 Six Nations. England beat Canada 33-13 at a sold-out Twickenham, with a record 5.8 million watching on television, to lift the World Cup and extend their winning run to 33 games, an unbeaten streak that takes in the whole of Mitchell’s reign, which began in 2023. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final  Huron Daily Tribune

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5 d. ago John Mitchell says world champions England will seek new summits to scale

A 33-13 rout of Canada in Saturday’s World Cup final at Allianz Stadium has given the Red Roses’ dominance of the game the ultimate validation.

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5 d. ago Mike Tindall congratulates England's Women's Rugby World Cup champions as he shares photo with wife Zara at the game and admits 'there will be some sore heads in the morning'

Mike Tindall was among those congratulating the England women's Red Roses team after they beat Canada to win the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday evening.

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5 d. ago The vital next steps for women’s rugby after England’s World Cup triumph

A sold-out crowd at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham showed how far the game has come - and driving more competition throughout the sport is key to the future

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6 d. ago England Women's Rugby World Cup win celebration details as venue and time confirmed

England Women's Rugby beat Canada to win the World Cup and now details of their planned celebrations have been confirmed

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6 d. ago Red Roses’ World Cup win is ‘what dreams are made of’, says Zoe Aldcroft

‘We have built something so special,’ captain says Mitchell: ‘This is just the start. Unbelievable atmosphere’Zoe Aldcroft, the England captain, said winning the Rugby World Cup was “what dreams are made of” and that winning 33 matches in a row made the case that the Red Roses team were the greatest in women’s rugby history.Aldcroft led England to a 33-13 win against Canada at a sold-out Twickenham to cap off a dominant few years. Their last loss came against New Zealand in the 2022 Rugby World Cup final, which ended a previous unbeaten run of 30 games. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Zoe Aldcroft ranks England among rugby’s greatest teams after World Cup success

Victory in the final at the Allianz Stadium saw the Red Roses extend their winning run to 33 matches.

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6 d. ago England and Canada reaction to Sophie de Goede player of the year win speaks volumes

England are world champions after beating Canada to win the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday at Allianz Stadium Twickenham

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6 d. ago Royals lead congratulations for England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup champions

The Red Roses scored five tries in front of a record 81,885 crowd at Allianz Stadium.

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6 d. ago ‘Kildunne and Dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Robert Kitson

Shaggy-haired secret weapon Ellie Kildunne settles England’s early nerves against Canada for a feelgood triumph that will echo down the yearsThey think it’s all over. And finally, for England’s women, it is now. The last time the Red Roses lifted the World Cup was 11 years ago and defeat on home turf in front of a world-record 81,885 crowd would have been beyond devastating. Hence the tears of relief and shared collective joy at the final whistle as they finally brought the big one home.Among other things this trophy has brought them the validation they dearly wanted and, in truth, needed. Since the introduction of full-time professional contracts in 2019, the Red Roses have won 74 of the 76 matches they have contested. The number of registered female participants in Canadian rugby would barely fill half of England’s towering citadel. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England outclasses Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup in front of record crowd

The Red Roses confirmed their domination at Twickenham with a 33-13 victory

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