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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rebecca Johnson

Shaunagh Brown reflects on England’s ‘gutting’ Women’s Rugby World Cup defeat

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Former England and Harlequins prop Shaunagh Brown admitted that last year’s World Cup loss against New Zealand was “gutting” but is hopeful that rugby can attract new audiences.

Despite being a player down and leading for most of the final, the Red Roses fell to a heart-breaking 34-31 defeat against the Black Ferns, with Ayesha Leti-I’iga scoring the winning try.

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