52 h. ago Premiership Women’s Rugby gears up to to surf England’s World Cup wave

New season given massive boost by Rugby World Cup that brought an England triumph, unprecedented attendances and a huge rise in TV viewersThe Premiership Women’s Rugby season begins at the Stoop on Friday, just across the road and almost a month on from England’s Rugby World Cup victory against Canada in the final at Twickenham.One of the most famous images of that day was the Red Roses captain, Zoe Aldcroft, jumping around with the trophy, an image her teammate Meg Jones has now had tattooed on her leg, and the Gloucester-Hartpury lock will be aiming to replicate the pictures if her club side defend the title they have won for the past three seasons come the PWR final on 28 June. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Sadia Kabeya: ‘Meeting others in rugby who look like me brought me out of my shell – I can be myself now’

England’s World Cup winner on fitting in, developing a special scrum cap and that ‘wow’ Red Roses triumph at TwickenhamWhen the final whistle blew, relief washed over Sadia Kabeya. In front of a record crowd, she hugged her England teammate Lucy Packer and only then realised that the Red Roses had won the Rugby World Cup. The final against Canada had been so “gruelling”, Kabeya found it hard to believe they were world champions until she heard that sound. “It was amazing,” Kabeya says. “The full-time whistle was a lot of relief, a chance to breathe out and then: ‘Wow, we’ve done it.’”England’s triumph capped a dominant three years, a 33-game winning run, but the off-field impact is what Kabeya remembers most. In particular, getting off the team bus to be greeted by thousands of supporters and the roar from the 81,885-strong Twickenham crowd after the anthems. Continue reading...

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Shocking figures reveal how much money England Women's rugby team get for World Cup glory

England Women have secured their third world title, and the prize money they have received after defeating Canada in the Rugby World Cup final has been revealed

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3 w. ago England stars left visibly emotional during TV interviews after World Cup final win

Sadia Kabeya, Natasha Hunt and Abbie Ward were all interviewed in the immediate aftermath of England's 33-13 victory over Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final

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3 w. ago England banish Women’s World Cup woe as Red Roses crown dominance in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses were supreme to romp to victory in front of a sold-out home crowd of 81,855

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3 w. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses win Women’s World Cup in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses fulfilled their World Cup dream at Twickenham

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3 w. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses close in on Women’s World Cup triumph in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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3 w. ago Gabby Logan's affair with tennis player, plea from son and marriage 'regret'

Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan is hosting the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final as England take on Canada at Twickenham

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3 w. ago Gabby Logan's marriage 'regret', affair with tennis player and son's plea over sex life chat

The Match of the Day presenter is fronting coverage of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final as England take on Canada at Twickenham

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4 w. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses chase home triumph in Women’s World Cup final in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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4 w. ago The shocking amount England women's rugby team will be paid for winning World Cup

When England and Canada lock horns this weekend in the Women's World Cup final, there is an extra prize available to John Mitchell's players if they win.

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4 w. ago How to watch England vs Canada for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Rugby World Cup final today

England are playing their seventh consecutive World Cup final

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4 w. ago Women’s rugby crashes into mainstream as England go for glory in World Cup final

World No 1 side face No 2-ranked Canada on SaturdayEmphasis on legacy effects aims to keep sport risingOver the past month women’s rugby has crashed into the mainstream with all the ferocity of a prop forward burrowing across the gain line. And on the day of a compelling Women’s Rugby World Cup final, it shows no sign of slowing down.A crowd of 82,000 will watch England face Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, a world record for a standalone women’s match. While organisers have always been bullish, they admit that a tournament that has upended stereotypes and attracted legions of new fans has surprised even them. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago King sends ‘warmest good wishes’ to England and Canada for Rugby World Cup final

England women’s rugby team is currently number one in the world having won 32 games on the trot.

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4 w. ago Starmer wishes Red Roses best of luck in Rugby World Cup final against Canada

The Prime Minister said supporters will be ‘flying the flag, putting the bunting out and coming together as one’.

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4 w. ago England vs Canada: Women's Rugby World Cup final prediction, kick

A rematch of the 2014 World Cup final is on the cards, but can the Maple Leaves get their own back?

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