England overpower Canada to win Rugby World Cup

Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

Canada (8) 13

Hogan-Rochester 2 Pen: De Goede

England (21) 33

The Women’s Rugby World Cup was won by England for the third time after a strong performance against Canada at Twickenham.

The Red Roses, who had lost their previous two finals to New Zealand, dissected that ghost with an assured display built on their strength up front and ferocious defense in front of a record-breaking crowd of 81, 885 women’s rugby players.

England’s final defeat came in the previous World Cup final three years ago, extending their 33-game winning streak.

The hosts and tournament favorites responded by scoring a stunning solo by Ellie Kildunne after giving an early score to flying Canada winger Asia Hogan-Rochester.

As John Mitchell’s men took control of the final, hooker Amy Cokayne and eighth-ranked Alex Matthews crossed after Sophie de Goede converted a penalty to keep Canada within two scores.

Before Hogan-Rochester scored her second try, Abbie Ward scored the opener.

However, Matthews’ second try after courageous defense sealed the Red Roses’ victory.

Canada defeated New Zealand in the semi-finals and had arguably played the best rugby in the tournament, coming in the final 95% of the way to its million-dollar fundraising goal, which was established to help them compete with the world’s best-funded teams.

However, Mitchell’s team outperformed the world’s top two-ranked team to win the title for the first time since 2014 when they also defeated Canada on the biggest stage when it was most important.

After some skillful handling, Hogan-Rochester went over in the corner to give his side another impressive start as their semi-final against Canada, which defeated New Zealand in the first half.

However, Kildunne ensured that the mood was immediately changed as the stunning full-back passed defender after defender to add another wonder try to her collection.

Mitchell’s side refused to let go of the momentum that England’s star player and outgoing World Rugby Player of the Year had brought.

This week, Mitchell made it clear that winning the World Cup is all about good rugby. Copayne’s touchdown off a driving maul was not only important, but it was also the opposite of the first try’s star quality.

Matthews crossed after more scrum dominance as simple and effective rugby continued to succeed as the home crowd cheered England on.

The hosts’ defense, which was exemplified by Zoe Aldcroft’s stealth of the ball back on her own tryline, was equally effective in the opening period.

When the Red Roses’ previous 30-game winning streak in the previous World Cup final was most important, the game came to an end.

Hogan-Rochester’s second-sharp finish undoubtedly would have reminded England if they had been reminded that pre-tournament dominance does not guarantee a World Cup victory.

However, Mitchell, a former men’s New Zealand head coach, was hired two years ago to bring a winning mindset to finals rugby.

His team performed well at times during the tournament, but they did so on the day of the match, delivering what was lacking.

Matthews’ World Cup-winning attempt came following a vicious defense that forced Canada to reclaim control of the field, demonstrating just that winning mindset.

In the most recent World Cup final, captain Zoe Aldcroft recalls hugging center Tatyana Heard and crying at full-time.

Replacements: Rowland, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, and Atkin-Davies.

Canada: Hogan-Rochester, Perry, Pelletier, Hunt, Tuttosi, Menin, De Goede, O’Donnell, Crossley, Paquin, Forteza, Corrigan, Symonds, Corrigan, Corrigan, Symonds, Corrigan, and Symonds.

Aimee Barrett-Theron (South Africa) and Clara Munarini (Italy) serve as assistant referees.