England's Red Roses won the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil, defeating Canada 33–13 in the final on September 27, 2025. Played before a record crowd of 81,885 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, this victory marked England's third World Cup title and their first since 2014.
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This win solidified England's position at the top of the world rankings and capped off a dominant performance in the tournament, securing the title after previous final losses in 2017 and 2021.
More Details About 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, the 10th edition of the tournament, was hosted by England from August 22 to September 27, 2025. It was a historic event, featuring an expanded format of 16 teams and concluding with a record-breaking final.
Champions: England (Red Roses) won their third title, defeating Canada in the final.
Runner-up: Canada
Third Place: New Zealand (defending champions)
Attendance Record: The final at Twickenham Stadium set a world record for a women's rugby match with 81,885 fans in attendance.
The final was held on September 27, 2025, at Twickenham. England secured a dominant 33–13 victory, capping off a 33-match winning streak.
| Phase | Result | Key Scorers |
| First Half | England 21–8 Canada | Tries: Hogan-Rochester (CAN), Kildunne (ENG), Cokayne (ENG), Matthews (ENG) |
| Second Half | England 12–5 Canada | Tries: Ward (ENG), Hogan-Rochester (CAN), Matthews (ENG) |
| Final Score | England 33–13 | Player of the Match: Sadia Kabeya (England) |
Top Point Scorer: Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand) – 69 points.
Top Try Scorer: Braxton Sorensen-McGee (New Zealand) – 11 tries.
Total Attendance: Over 444,000 fans attended matches across the eight host cities.
2025 Women's Player of the Year: Despite the loss in the final, Canada's captain Sophie de Goede was named the World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year.
The tournament was spread across England to maximize accessibility, using eight stadiums:
Twickenham Stadium (London) - Final
Stadium of Light (Sunderland) - Opening Match
Ashton Gate (Bristol)
Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium (Brighton)
Sandy Park (Exeter)
Franklin’s Gardens (Northampton)
Salford Community Stadium (Salford)
York Community Stadium (York)
