England Rugby Queen: Analysis of the Success and Future of Women’s Sport

The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has come to an end. England lived up to expectations, securing their third title at Twickenham in front of almost 82,000 fans, setting a record for a women’s 15-a-side rugby match. It was a memorable day both on and off the field. Canada, which partly funded its participation in the tournament, achieved a victory by reaching the final.

What’s next for women’s rugby and the triumphant Red Roses?

Here’s a look at the key questions following the conclusion of the tournament. Are English women the dominant force in this sport?

We have witnessed remarkable dominance in the past. The Black Ferns won six of the last eight Women’s Rugby World Cups, demonstrating their expertise. What’s remarkable about this team are their impressive numbers: only one loss in their last 63 matches, precisely in the 2022 final.

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Since then, they have maintained an undefeated streak and have now consolidated their success with the highest award in the sport. Gloucester-Hartpury dominates the PWR, and in the men’s sphere, the Springboks have won the last two World Cups and should close out the Rugby Championship, making them the team to beat.

Based on their current performance, the Red Roses are the most dominant force in rugby.

In numerical terms, they are on par with the best teams of the modern era. Let’s think about the Springboks of the last eight years and the All Blacks between 2011 and 2016, both consecutive World Cup winners. The Black Ferns, with their six titles, also deserve to be mentioned.

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The difference between the Red Roses and their competitors is notable, and they are among the best we have seen. Other nations are still developing, with amateur or semi-professional players, but the Red Roses can only surpass the teams they face. His handling of the pressure this year was impressive. What will we remember?

The crowds, the noise, the fans. It was his tournament.

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Although the game in the group stage was largely predictable, the stadiums were filled with fans. I will remember the noise that England received in their match against the United States in Sunderland.

It was an unforgettable moment. Also, the moment England overcame the ghosts of 2022 was incredible. Being at Megan Jones’ pre-final press conference was moving. She is an incredible person. The inspiring stories behind Samoa’s campaign should endure in memory. Players and staff took time off from their full-time jobs to represent their country, knowing they might face difficult results. But that didn’t matter. They enlivened the tournament, involving the opposition in songs and dances after each match, giving us great moments.

In the field, the 31-31 tie between Australia and the United States was exciting. Both teams fought for 80 minutes knowing that a place in the final was at stake.

Where does this leave women’s rugby?

In a great moment, but also at an interesting point. It has demonstrated the potential of the sport and what can be achieved if a country takes the tournament seriously. The participation was brilliant and has set the benchmark. Now it needs large-scale investment to ensure that the rising tide lifts all boats. It’s no secret that England is the best-funded team in the tournament and delivered on that, but other teams need to catch up.

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This requires commercial support, more frequent competitive matches, and investment from the grassroots. The PWR is the best competition in the world, but it’s not enough. The British & Irish Lions tour is expected to maintain interest in the sport, while it remains to be seen what will happen with R360. But, essentially, it’s time to build.

Let’s learn from women’s soccer and keep the interest high.

It’s crucial that the work doesn’t stop, even at this moment of success for England and women’s rugby. Fans must support, but officials must make it as accessible as possible. It’s time for unions to invest in women’s programs and reap rewards, like the Red Roses and the RFU, or be left behind.

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This is a crucial moment for the sport, but it needs continuity. The host nations, along with New Zealand and Australia, which already have infrastructure and a solid base for their women’s teams, run the risk of the gap with England widening if they do not invest in national programs and their respective competitions. What will happen in 2029?

It’s difficult to foresee anything other than a victory for the Red Roses. The age of the players, with some exceptions, suggests that most will be in good shape in four years, and they have the infrastructure to aim for another World Cup.

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We hope other nations progress. Canada did incredibly well considering their federation’s budget, and with more investment, they will thrive. The Black Ferns will improve, and players like Jorja Miller and Braxton Sorensen-McGee will continue to grow.

Australia will seek to stand out as host, and France and other nations will continue to compete. Let’s hope there are no more contractual problems like the ones we had with Wales and Scotland. Overall, we hope the World Cup will be even bigger in Australia and that interest will continue to grow over the next four years. But right now, the Red Roses are the favorites.

There is no doubt that the 2025 tournament was a success thanks to England’s triumph. Winning the tournament was the icing on the cake, but it came after years of building and victories.

ReganNow, Rugby Australia must recognize the importance of its role on and off the field in four years. They desperately need the support of the Australian public, and that is achieved by winning. They also need as many home games as possible and to build their fan base. In the field, they will soon seek to revalidate their title. With the current situation, I wouldn’t bet against it.