Overview

• England won the inaugural WXV1 Tournament, beating New Zealand 33-12 in the final, cementing their status as the world's top-ranked team with a perfect 10-0 record this year.
• England's victory included tries from Alex Matthews, Lark Atkin-Davies, Sarah Bern, Morwenna Talling, and Zoe Aldcroft; New Zealand's points came from tries by Kennedy Simon and Katelyn Vahaakolo.
• England's win came on the back of a fast start, scoring three tries in the first 23 minutes. New Zealand made a comeback before halftime, but England solidified their victory with key plays in the second half.
• Captain Marlie Packer, who notched 11 tries this year and was a key player in England's Six Nations Grand Slam victory, was awarded World Rugby Women's Player of the Year.
• Next on England's agenda is defending their Six Nations title starting in March; the long-term focus is on building momentum towards the 2025 Rugby World Cup, which they will host.