England Faces Canada in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
England secured their place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final for the seventh consecutive time, following an exciting semi-final victory against France with a score of 35-17 on Saturday.
The match, which kept fans on the edge of their seats, was a captivating spectacle and set the stage for next week’s final against Canada.
France proved to be a formidable rival, challenging the “Red Roses” at every moment of the match.
Ellie Kildunne, with a masterful play, opened the scoring for England, leaving the French defense behind and scoring under the posts.However, France responded with determination, equalizing the game with a goal by Nassira Konde.
Despite England’s attempts to widen their lead, France maintained the pressure, forcing errors and nullifying an English try due to a forward pass.
Meg Jones and Kildunne stood out for England, but the pressure on the scoreboard maintained the tension, with a lead of only two points at halftime.
In the second half, Amy Cokayne extended the lead with a powerful try. The intensity of the match remained high, with France responding with a try from Joanna Grisez, closing the gap in the score.
England demonstrated their superiority, and their substitutes brought fresh energy in the final phase of the match. Natasha Hunt drove the attack, and Abby Ward scored a crucial try.
Kildunne, with another spectacular play, sealed the victory with a try, unleashing euphoria in the stadium. Although France scored a second try through Konde, it was already too late.
Jones celebrated England’s qualification for the final with a score in the last minutes, securing a place in the final, although not without some moments of uncertainty.
