Summary

  • England win Women's Rugby World Cup for third time with superb performance at Twickenham - match report

  • Flanker Sadia Kabeya named player of the match as Red Roses extend winning run to 33 games

  • Superb try from full-back Ellie Kildunne followed by scores from forwards Amy Cokayne and Alex Matthews give England 21-8 half-time lead

  • Abbie Ward and Matthews score tries as England hold off Canada in second half

  • Record crowd for women's rugby of 81,885 at Allianz Stadium

Live Reporting

Tom Rostance, Joe Rindl, Grace Wheeler and Erin Hughes

  1. 'We got into a contest and got them to play rugby'

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    John Mitchell speaking to BBC Sport: 'We’ve done a great job of capturing great rugby.

    'It's so good to see how the girls have persevered.

    'I’m old, sometimes you get them and sometimes you don't. Simon Middleton has made some amazing foundations and we’ve brought into that.

    'I think teams kick too long, we got into a contest and got them to play rugby. Our defensive play around the ruck was exceptional.

    'I’m very proud to be a part of this, I’m having a few beers tonight.'

  2. Wholesome moments incoming

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Zoe Aldcroft of England and team mate Marlie Packer lift the trophy with her son OliverGetty Images
    Abbie Ward of England hold the Women's World Cup Trophy with her daughter HallieGetty Images
    EnglandGetty Images

  3. 'Go pick up a ball!'

    Sadia KabeyaGetty Images

    Player of the match Sadia Kabeya: "What will this bring? I think more people picking up a ball. Women's rugby is for everybody. All shapes, all sizes. Go pick up a ball."

  4. Simon Middleton
    Former England women head coach on BBC One

    John Mitchell and Zoe AldcroftGetty Images

    England got the right coach they needed. That's what's shone through this week. John Mitchell's experience.

  5. No worries on that score I don't think...

  6. FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Maggie Alphonsi
    2014 England World Cup winner on BBC One

    I want this team now to go out and celebrate. I hope they enjoy it.

  7. 'A massive effort'

    England forward Sarah Bern: "I actually can't put it into words. It hasn't sunk in yet. We've never played in a stadium like this, we were so inspired. When we walked in, it was electric. I've never felt anything like this.

    "We recognised we hadn't put in a full 80 minute performance. For us it was about believing in ourselves and believing in our gameplan. This was a massive squad effort."

  8. 'Women's sport is on a high'

    England centre Meg Jones: "I'm so proud. We faced adversity. This game doesn't care about adversity. It just cares about the repeated efforts you put in. I'm so proud of the girls, proud of the coaching staff. Proud of this one [Ellie Kildunne]. She's got a dirty step, she was amazing.

    "It's crazy. You only have to look at the Six Nations and how we've grown. I think it's amazing how far we've come. Women's sport is on a high. Let's keep it there."

  9. 11 years of hurt, over

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    A general viewGetty Images

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    Very very very very very very happy

    Kat, Twickenham

    Kat, TwickenhamKat, Twickenham

  11. 'Keep the cowboy hats coming!'

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Ellie Kildunne speaking to BBC Sport: 'No pressure, we thrive in this. We have big players. People care, look at this one (Meg Jones) smashing them week in week out.

    'Keep the cowboy hats coming!

    'We’ll be drinking, dancing and celebrating as a group.'

  12. Red Roses lift the Rugby World Cup trophy

  13. Yes, you did...

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Zoe Aldcroft of England lifts the Women's Rugby World Cup trophyGetty Images

  14. England team take over the studioGetty Images

    The England players have gatecrashed the BBC studio with the World Cup trophy!

  15. FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Brian Moore
    Former England hooker on BBC One

    I hope the RFU get the recognition that they deserve for what they have done for the women's game.

  16. FT: Canada 13-33 England

    Alastair Telfer
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    The England players are doing their lap of honour. Emily Scarratt got a massive roar as she lifted the World Cup.

    A star of England's 2014 win.

  17. 'A moment in time'

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    England's defence coach Sarah Hunter on BBC One: "It means everything. It's a moment in time for the women's game. For our girls to experience being world champions in front of an amazing ground is incredible.

    "I'm just immensely proud of them. Everyone spoke about Canada's threat but we just stuck to our process. We denied them access at all points. I will forever be proud of them for what they've done today."

  18. Champions indeed

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    England lifts the Women's Rugby World Cup trophyGetty Images

    Put it on a stamp, a mug, a t-shirt...

  19. Have another

    FT: Canada 13-33 England

    World Cup trophyGetty Images

    Australia are hosting in 2029, by the way...

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    What a result! So happy for the England women’s team! Totally deserved, almost a flawless performance, and respect to Canada too. Great match. Brian Moore, great commentary and tactical insights. Watching from The Bahamas. Enjoy your day ladies. Brilliant!

    Philip, Nassau