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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…

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.…

These are the latest rugby headlines on Thursday, November 3. Wales head coach Wayne Pivac is due to name his starting XV today, when it will become clear how much injuries within the squad have taken their toll. The build-up has seen a number of players with injury issues, including key performers like Taulupe Faletau, George North and Josh Adams.…

With the opening day one full of celebrations for women's rugby, the Eden Park Rugby World Cup 2021 venue was'pumping' from start to finish. Beginning with the first-class encounter between fourth-seed Frances' Les Bleuets and South Africa, the day progressed with the World Rugby top-ranked England Red Roses side meeting Fiji - a real crowd…

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…

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…