England Claims Women’s Rugby World Cup Title with Victory Over Canada
LONDON – England secured its third Women’s Rugby World Cup championship on Saturday, defeating Canada 33-13 in a historic final played before a record crowd of 81,885 at Twickenham Stadium. The win marks the culmination of a dominant World Cup cycle for England, extending their undefeated streak to an impressive 33 consecutive matches – the longest in international rugby history.
This victory was especially notable for England, having previously fallen short in the last two World Cup finals, and five of the last six championship games. The match showcased England’s strength and speed, solidifying their position as a global force in women’s rugby.
Canada, ranked No. 2 in the world, reached the final after a strong tournament run that included a semifinal upset of defending champions New Zealand. They entered the match with an unbeaten record this year, validating their high ranking.
Despite a strong start, with Asia Hogan-rochester scoring the opening try for Canada, England quickly responded. Fullback Ellie Kildunne leveled the score, and further tries from Amy Cokayne (two), Alex Matthews (two), and Abbie Ward cemented England’s dominance. Hogan-Rochester added a second try for canada later in the match, while sophie de Goede contributed a penalty kick, but missed two conversion attempts.
England’s physicality proved decisive, consistently outmuscling Canada at the scrum and throughout the match. While Canada attempted to utilize its offloading game, they struggled to penetrate England’s robust defense. A key moment came when an intercept by Tatyana Heard led to a try for Alex Matthews.
The win represents England’s first title since 2014, and a significant rebound from their 34-31 defeat to New Zealand in the 2022 World Cup final – their only loss in the past six years. The match was first published by the Canadian Press on September 27, 2025.
