#Abby Dow

England will face hosts and holders New Zealand in the World Cup final next Saturday after showing grit to hold off a determined Canada at Eden Park. The Red Roses were presented their sternest challenge this year as amateur side Canada defied expectations. But professionals England stood up to the test, with Abby Dow scoring a stunning try and…

The Red Roses were introduced their sternest test this year as novice side Canada blew some minds. Be that as it may, experts Britain faced the test, with Abby Dow scoring a shocking attempt and three Emily Scarratt punishments enough to seal the success. New Zealand beat France 25-24 in an outright exhilarating second semi-last. France fly-half…

The Red Roses continue their campaign for World Cup glory against South Africa on Sunday in their final pool game. England have already bagged their quarter-final spot but they will be looking to extend their perfect run on results with 27 wins on the bounce. Their toughest match for a long time came last weekend when they faced France and narrowly…

The two best teams face each other in the final so we can expect there to be some action. England go in as favourites but New Zealand have the home ground advantage. England have been untouchable over the last 3 years and will be expecting to lift the trophy. New Zealand Women vs England Women Predictions Head-to-Head New Zealand Women Form New…

For weeks England head coach Simon Middleton and captain Sarah Hunter have tried to hide what they really came to New Zealand for - but it is obvious. They came for revenge, served as cold as possible. The Black Ferns snatched the World Cup from England in 2017 and, when it was announced in 2018 that New Zealand would host the next tournament,…

England coach Simon Middleton says England have created "something special" ahead of their meeting with New Zealand in the final of the delayed 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday. The showdown is a repeat of the 2017 final, which New Zealand won 41-32 in Belfast to seal their fifth title. "There can be no bigger challenge in sport…

AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- After six weeks of exciting, high-octane, entertaining rugby, the Rugby World Cup 2021 Final is finally upon us, with tournament favourites England set to face off against hosts New Zealand in a match that will determine who is the world's best women's rugby team. It's been dubbed the battle of the northern hemisphere vs.…

Rarely, if ever, has a side gone into a World Cup in any sport such overwhelming favourites as England's Red Roses in New Zealand. Below, we look at why that is ahead of the tournament starting this weekend... England may not be defending world champions, having suffered a 41-32 defeat to the Black Ferns in the 2017 World Cup final in Belfast, but…

England captain Sarah Hunter is "immensely proud" to become the side's joint most-capped player, but says her sole focus is the World Cup. Number eight Hunter, 37, will join former prop Rocky Clark on 137 caps when she starts against France in England's second pool game on Saturday. She was reluctant to discuss the milestone too much, but said: "I…

OPINION: The English team (known affectionately back home as the Red Roses) are heading into the Rugby World Cup on a 25-match winning streak. They have only failed to reach the final on one occasion and have lifted the trophy twice. So, what makes the world's top-ranked team so good? The level of investment from the country's Rugby Football Union…

With the Rugby World Cup at hand, the fans are gearing up for an intense showdown between the teams. After being delayed for so long, the World Cup is finally taking place in New Zealand from 8th October 2022. The ninth edition of the Women's Rugby World Cup was supposed to be held in 2021 but was delayed due to the pandemic. But now that the…

The stage is set for the England women's team to lift the World Cup for the third time as they enter the tournament hosted by New Zealand as odds-on favourites. Here, the PA news agency examines a campaign that begins against Fiji in Auckland on Saturday. Are they really that good? Yes. Their grip on women's rugby is best illustrated through a…

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton has admitted: 'We have to win World Cup' in New Zealand England head coach Simon Middleton admitted "we've got to win it" after announcing what he views as the best prepared World Cup squad in the nation's history. Veteran scrum-half Mo Hunt is the…