Women's Rugby World Cup final: TV channel, stream, betting odds for New Zealand vs. England
England and New Zealand are playing in the final of the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Saturday. New Zealander won the 2017 final 41-32 in Belfast. The Sporting News explains how to watch the action on TV and stream.
The match will be broadcast on ITV and streamed on the broadcaster's Hub. NBC has the rights to the tournament. The action will also be shown on Peacock Premium in USA and TSN in Canada.
The match will be live on Stan Sport.
England coach Middleton makes three changes to his defence from the 26-19 win over Canada in the final four. Ellie Kildunne replaces Helena Rowland, Holly Aitchison comes in at inside right and Lydia Thompson starts on the right wing. Tatyana Heard and Claudia MacDonald are replaced by Lydia.
England's team for the final is: Ellie Kildunne, Lydia Thompson, Emily Scarratt, Holly Aitchison, Abby Dow, Zoe Harrison, Leanne Infante, Vickii Cornborough, Amy Cokayne, Sarah Bern, Abbie Ward, Alex Matthews, Marlie Packer and Sarah Hunter.
Liana Mikaele-Tu'u is a doubt for New Zealand's final match against England.
New Zealand lineup: Renee Holmes, Ruby Tui, Stacey Fluhler, Theresa Fitzpatrick, Portia Woodman, Ruahei Demant, Kendra Cocksedge, Phillipa Love, Georgia Ponsonby, Amy Rule, Maiakawanakaukani Roos, Chelsea Bremner, Alana B Remner and Sarah Hirini.
Replacements: Luka Connor, Krystal Murray, Santo Taumata, Joanah Ngan-Woo, Kennedy Simon, Arian Bayler, Hazel Tubic, and Ayesha Leti-I'iga.
New Zealand are the favourites for the final of the Women's Rugby World Cup. England have won the last two matches against New Zealand.
