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Red card may figure in World Cup final between two physical attacking teams

Recent showpieces have been prone to dismissals but in Meg Jones’s all-court game England have a potentially decisive asset

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2025

The inside story of England’s last World Cup final — and the lessons the Red Roses can learn from defeat

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

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

Red mist: Rugby’s leaders would do well to heed wise words of Wayne Barnes

The retired referee says ‘game needs to have discussion’ about current protocols regarding the all-too regular handing out of red cards

The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2023

New Zealand 34-31 England: Women’s Rugby World Cup final player ratings

Ruahei Demant inspires Black Ferns to glory while Amy Cokayne shines despite England’s heartbreak

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

England ‘gutted but proud’ after Women’s Rugby World Cup final loss: ‘Hopefully we have inspired a generation’

England’s Red Roses hope they inspired a generation despite their agonising Women’s Rugby World Cup final defeat by New Zealand.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2022

Sarah Hunter hails ‘special group’ of Red Roses after England final heartbreak

Tournament hosts New Zealand clung on for a 34-31 at Eden Park against an England side reduced to 14 after 18 minutes.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022

NZ women stun England to win rugby World Cup

AUCKLAND: Ayesha Leti-l’iga scored a try nine minutes from time to give New Zealand a 34-31 victory over England in a thriller of a World Cup final on Saturday as the Black Ferns claimed a sixth world title at a packed Eden Park.

Bangkok Post · Nov 12, 2022

Today's rugby news as English rugby devastated and Wales veteran to fight off youngsters

The latest rugby stories on the day of the women's Rugby World Cup final and the latest autumn internationals

Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022

Heartbreak for England as New Zealand blast back to win World Cup

The Black Ferns edged a thrilling final 34-31 at Eden Park.

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022

New Zealand win Women’s Rugby World Cup as England suffer final heartbreak

New Zealand are world champions after a thrilling 34-31 win against an England side that had Lydia Thompson sent off after only 17 minutes

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022