England Triumphs Over Canada to Win 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at Twickenham
On 27 September 2025, England won the Rugby World Cup Women’s final held at Twickenham, defeating Canada in front of a sold-out crowd of 81,885 spectators, setting a new attendance record for a women’s rugby world cup final.
England captain Zoe Aldcroft lifted the trophy, alongside Megan Jones, marking a historic moment for the team and the sport.
Canada, considered underdogs, had earlier made headlines by knocking out six-time champions New Zealand in the semi-finals and opened the final scoring through Asia Hogan-Rochester.
England responded with a try by Ellie Kildunne. The match saw a significant moment when England’s Hannah Botterman received a yellow card in the second half, affecting the game's momentum.
Despite this, England’s victory was credited to a dominant and well-executed game plan, with late pressure near Canada’s line sealing their success.
This win is anticipated to boost attendance for league matches, support grassroots rugby initiatives, and enhance wider societal backing for women’s rugby.
