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Today’s sporting landscape increasingly accepts that athleticism doesn’t end when motherhood begins. High-profile athletes such as middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon and rugby player Abbie Ward have helped redefine what’s possible after giving birth.

England’s Red Roses winning the World Cup isn’t just a victory for women in sport - it's a moment for everyone who grew up being told what girls can’t do

Red Roses must handle pressure as they look to end 11 years of hurt when they face Canada at Twickenham

Head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 as the Red Roses aim to beat an impressive Canada side in front of a world-record crowd at Allianz Stadium on Saturday

John Mitchell has learned from the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final failings and insists the women will handle the emotional tank well in Saturday’s final

Honourable defeat won’t be nearly enough for the lock forward, who is determined to make it third time lucky in the final on Saturday

WOMEN’S RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL: With the help of head coach Simon Middleton and several members of the beaten squad, Harry Latham-Coyle chronicles how England’s World Cup dream came crashing down - and how defeat may help them in this year’s tournament decider against Canada

Ward has been part of two World Cup final defeats but the arrival of daughter Hallie has changed her perspective ahead of a tournament decider on home soil

England 35-17 France: The Red Roses overcame a stern examination to set up a final against Canada