Super coach Smith: 'My pride in Black Ferns and phenomenal skipper'

The Black Ferns beat England 34-31 in the World Cup final at Eden Park. Wayne Smith is ending his involvement with the Black Fernandez's. He is proud of his team and their captain Ruahei Demant. The record crowd of 42,500 watched the match. Lydia Thompson was sent off for a dangerous high tackle on Portia Woodman. The Black Finns took the lead for the first time in 49th minute but lost it again. They were down for most of the game but never felt like they were going to lose. It was the sixth World cup final victory for them. England had beaten Canada in their semifinal.