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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 kicked a penalty to keep Canada within two scores.

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

The Red Roses won the game, however, with Matthews’ second try from close range, which came just after the brave defense had defeated Canada.

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.

South Africa 67 (25)

Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 8 Pens: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 Du Toit 2, Marx, Van den Berg, Libbok Tries:

Argentina 30 (23)

In a bonus-point victory over Argentina in the rugby championship, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 37 points, breaking the South African record for points scored in a test.

After New Zealand defeated Australia earlier on Saturday to briefly take the lead, the Springboks moved one point clear of Durban.

In their final game following New Zealand’s Perth encounter with Australia, the Springboks take on Argentina at Twickenham on October 4.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the flyhalf, broke Percy Montgomery’s previous record of 35 points against Namibia in 2007 by scoring three tries, converted eight of the country’s nine, and kicked two penalties.

Put the work we’ve done in training into the game, we simply wanted to play good rugby.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored two tries in the opening period, but the hosts held a two-point lead at half-time.

Chile responded with a score from Santiago Chocobares, who walked the ball between the posts after making an illogical mistake from winger Cheslin Kolbe, and a penalty try, but South Africa only managed one try in the first half.

Argentina was in contention thanks to fly-half Santiago Carreras’ conversion and three penalties.

However, in front of a raucous crowd of 45, 000, South Africa won the second half as Kolbe, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Morne van den Berg, and Manie Libbok went over.

South Africa 67 (25)

Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 8 Pens: Feinberg-Mngomezulu 2 Du Toit 2, Marx, Van den Berg, Libbok Tries:

Argentina 30 (23)

In a bonus-point victory over Argentina in the rugby championship, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 37 points, breaking the South African record for points scored in a test.

After New Zealand defeated Australia earlier on Saturday to briefly take the lead, the Springboks moved one point clear of Durban.

In their final game following New Zealand’s Perth encounter with Australia, the Springboks take on Argentina at Twickenham on October 4.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the flyhalf, broke Percy Montgomery’s previous record of 35 points against Namibia in 2007 by scoring three tries, converted eight of the country’s nine, and kicked two penalties.

Put the work we’ve done in training into the game, we simply wanted to play good rugby.

Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored two tries in the opening period, but the hosts held a two-point lead at half-time.

Chile responded with a score from Santiago Chocobares, who walked the ball between the posts after making an illogical mistake from winger Cheslin Kolbe, and a penalty try, but South Africa only managed one try in the first half.

Argentina was in contention thanks to fly-half Santiago Carreras’ conversion and three penalties.

However, in front of a raucous crowd of 45, 000, South Africa won the second half as Kolbe, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Morne van den Berg, and Manie Libbok went over.

John Mitchell, England’s world champion head coach, has been named the year’s best female rugby player.

For the first time since 2014, the Red Roses won the tournament at Twickenham on Saturday, beating Canada 33-13.

England have won a record 33 games in succession, with Mitchell still playing since the men’s 2023 World Cup when they lost back-to-back finals to New Zealand in 2017 and 2022.

In April, Mitchell’s team won their seventh straight women’s Six Nations Grand Slam.

In this industry, there are numerous swings and roundabouts, Mitchell said.

Sophie de Goede, a lock for Canada, won the year in the women’s basketball category.

After 13 months out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, the 26-year-old Saracens player only recently returned in July.

De Goede won the player of the match award in the World Cup match against Australia and Wales.

In Canada’s semi-final victory over New Zealand, she also scored a try.