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Red Roses Win Women’s Rugby World Cup at Twickenham as Princess of Wales Sends Support

The RFU patron cheered the team remotely in a measured return to duties, with Zara and Mike Tindall providing in-stadium representation.

Overview

  • England defeated Canada 33–13 to capture the Women’s Rugby World Cup, their third title and first in 11 years.
  • Nearly 82,000 fans packed Twickenham in a record attendance for a women’s rugby match as England extended their winning streak to 33 Tests.
  • The Princess of Wales, patron of the Rugby Football Union since 2022, posted a good‑luck note and a previously unseen dressing‑room photo with players from the group stage.
  • She did not attend the final in person, reflecting a reduced public schedule following her cancer treatment and remission.
  • Zara and Mike Tindall attended the final and shared congratulations from the stands, with Mike posting celebratory photos on Instagram.