14 mins: Red Roses are applying the pressure. Hunt directs the forwards in a powerful drive, but referee Hollie Davidson brings play back for a knock-on by Abbie Ward.
Canada are feeling the heat under sustained pressure.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:15
12 mins: After ten minutes, Canada have dominated possession with 66% and 25 carries to England’s 10, but trail by two points.
The Red Roses now have a scrum near halfway and move the ball quickly to the wing, only for Karen Paquin to be penalised for not releasing the ball.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:14
If in doubt, give the ball to Ellie Kildunne. There was little on there, seemingly, for the full-back as she stepped in to first receiver yet – as is very much her habit – Kildunne just seemed to apparate into space, and then hand the sheer athleticism to dance away to a mighty Twickenham roar. The reigning World Player of the Year (for an hour and a half or so more, at least) makes an early impact in some style.
Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham27 September 2025 16:12
TRY! England (Kildunne) 7-5 Canada
7 mins: That was magic! Ellie Kildunne with space is so dangerous.
She glides past defenders with ease, leaving them in her wake – simply incredible.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:10
TRY! England 0-5 Canada (Hogan-Rochester)
4 mins: The Red Roses force a turnover, but the referee allows play to continue.
Canada come close to a 50:22 before Asia Hogan-Rochester seizes the space and charges over for the opening try.
Sophie de Goede hits the post with a conversion.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:07
3 mins: Canada move the ball quickly from left to right, but Ellie Kildunne makes a crucial tackle on a full-speed Alysha Corrigan.
The ball is worked back inside, but Forteza spills it, giving England a scrum inside their 22. A strong shove from the Red Roses’ pack helps them gain valuable ground.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:06
2 mins: There’s early pressure from Canada. They move the ball quickly out to Hogan-Rochester. An advantage is played resulting in an early penalty which they kick into touch.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:04
Zoe Harrison lifts the ball high and the Women’s Rugby World Cup final is officially underway!
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 16:02
The atmosphere looks to be building at Allianz Stadium as we are just minutes away from kick-off!
Zoe Aldcroft and Alex Tessier lead their sides onto the pitch as the stage is set for the biggest game in women’s rugby history.
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 15:58
Princess of Wales sends good luck to the Red Roses
The Princess of Wales has joined a host of supporters wishing England well ahead of this afternoon’s final. Sharing a photo of herself in an England-themed cowboy hat with Megan Jones, Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach, she wrote: “Good luck England!”
Ciara Fearn27 September 2025 15:57