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December 28, 2025

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

TL;DR

  • England won the Rugby World Cup, with captain Zoe Aldcroft lifting the trophy.
  • The final was played in front of a sold-out crowd of 81,885 at Twickenham, a record for women's rugby.
  • England defeated Canada in the final, securing their first World Cup win since 2014.
  • Key players mentioned include Zoe Aldcroft, Ellie Kildunne, Asia Hogan-Rochester, and Ruahei Demant.
  • The victory is seen as a game-changing moment that will propel women's rugby into the mainstream.

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