Overview

• Thousands celebrated at a rainy Battersea Power Station champions’ event where players met fans, Lioness Lucy Bronze and Dame Kelly Holmes appeared, and royal support included Zara and Mike Tindall at the final and a good‑luck message from Princess Kate.
• The final drew 81,885 at Twickenham, the largest crowd in women’s rugby history, with organizers reporting more than 440,000 tickets sold across the tournament.
• Head coach John Mitchell said the squad will break before reconvening for the 2026 Six Nations and indicated he would consider involvement with the inaugural women’s British & Irish Lions.
• England’s victory over Canada extended their unbeaten run to 33 Tests, and full-back Ellie Kildunne said the champions will be a target as they push to sustain success.
• UK reports indicate England players received about £5,000 each for World Cup selection with a further £15,000 expected, figures not formally confirmed by all parties.