Overview

• England beat Canada 33-13 at Twickenham to capture a third Women’s Rugby World Cup, with tries from Ellie Kildunne, Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward and a brace from Alex Matthews.
• The final drew 81,885 spectators for a women’s rugby record as England stretched their Test winning run to 33.
• New Zealand defeated Australia 33-24 to keep the Bledisloe Cup, with Cam Roigard scoring twice on his return from injury and the All Blacks extending their Eden Park unbeaten streak to 52 Tests.
• The Eden Park win lifted New Zealand to the top of the Rugby Championship standings for now, and South Africa confirmed a late change for Argentina in Durban with Ox Nche withdrawn and Boan Venter starting.
• New Zealand’s women secured bronze 42-26 over France, as 18-year-old Braxton Sorensen‑McGee scored her 10th and 11th tries of the tournament and Renee Holmes contributed 17 points.