Relive the best bits of the RWC 2025 Final
Canadian fans might want to look away, for everyone else, here are the highlights from England’s stunning 33-13 Rugby World Cup Final 2025 win:
For a full lowdown of England’s record 33rd win a row, head here.
The Black Ferns beat France in the Bronze final to win bronze for the first time ever in a Women’s Rugby World Cup. Here are the highlights of that game:
Another attendance record broken at #RWC2025
The attendance for the game was 81,885,a new record for a women’s rugby match. It was the culmination of a tournament that has smashed all records before it in what has proven a watershed moment in women’s sport.
“To walk out in front of nearly 82,000 and perform like that, I could not be prouder of the girls. I am so overwhelmed, I am absolutely buzzing,” said Natasha Hunt.
Sadia Kabeya added: “It’s amazing. I want to say thank you to everyone who came out today. You are our 16th man on the pitch. We are just so grateful.”
Ellie Kildunne said the crowd is proof people love watching women’s rugby, and encouraged others to share in the love.
“People care, people want to watch us play. We need more people to keep on coming to see us. We want to see the cowboy hats. We are going to keep on performing, we are going to keep on entertaining, that’s what we are here for.”
Maher wants even more fans
While USA superstar Ilona Maher was happy to see a sell-out crowd in south west London, the social media sensation said on BBC she would like to see even more people flocking to watch the women’s game.
England’s scrum sets the tone
The final was billed as two heavyweights going toe-to-toe, and in the end it was the England juggernaut that won the battle of the heavyweight packs.
While the Canadian backs held their own against the counterparts, the forwards were unable to match the power of the England scrum, which laid the platform for a thrilling victory.
“We didn’t quite know what to do at times,” said Canada captain Alex Tessier. “Of course, it’s harder when the scrum doesn’t go your way, it makes it a little bit difficult. But hats off to the girls, I think they’ve done a tremendous job throughout the tournament, but congrats to England for dominating us in the scrum.”
Canada’s De Goede crowned Player of the Year
Despite losing the final to a rampant Red Roses side, Sophie De Goede will have been somewhat consoled after being crowned World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year in association with HSBC.
The Canadian second-row beat England’s Meg Jones and New Zealand’s Jorja Miller to the title, while John Mitchell was named Coach of the Year after leading England to a third title in history.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee won the Breakthrough Player of the Year accolade as a reward for being the tournament’s top try scorer and points scorer despite appearing in only her first Rugby World Cup at the age of just 18.
And John Mitchell – still unbeaten in charge of England – won Coach of the Year.