England Women’s Rugby World Champions: Analysis and Future of the Sport

England Crowned at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has concluded, and the England team has demonstrated its dominance by obtaining its third title at Twickenham. The event attracted almost 82,000 fans, setting a record for a women’s fifteen-a-side rugby match. England’s victory was a memorable moment on and off the field. Canada, which partly funded its participation in the tournament through crowdfunding, also had an outstanding performance by reaching the final. Now, attention is focused on the future of women’s rugby and what the path holds for the “Red Roses”.

Tournament Analysis

England, with its impressive performance, solidifies itself as the dominant force in women’s rugby, surpassing its competitors. Its exceptional record of only one defeat in 63 matches, since the 2022 final, highlights its dominance.

In terms of the gap between them and the chasing group, the “Red Roses” are far ahead and on par with the best we’ve seen.

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Other national teams are still in development, with some players still amateurs or semi-professionals, but England has shown its ability to overcome any challenge.

Tournament Highlights

The tournament was marked by a large influx of fans and a festive atmosphere. The group stage matches, although often with uneven results, had massive attendance.

The inspiring stories behind Samoa’s campaign, with players who left their full-time jobs to represent their country, were also a highlight.

The 31-31 tie between Australia and the United States in a crucial match for a place in the final, offered an exciting encounter.

The Future of Women’s Rugby

The tournament has demonstrated the potential of the sport and what can be achieved with adequate investment. England, with its superior funding, has set a standard that other teams must reach. A large-scale investment is needed, more frequent competitive matches, and support from the grassroots. The British and Irish Lions tour is expected to maintain interest in the sport, and it is crucial to seize this moment to build the future of women’s rugby.

It is essential to learn from women’s soccer and maintain public interest. Unions should invest in women’s programs to achieve results similar to those of England. The 2025 tournament was a success thanks to England’s victory. Now, Rugby Australia must take on a significant role on and off the field to gain the support of the Australian public and build a fan base. In the field, it won’t be long before they aim to win consecutive titles. With the current situation, it cannot be ruled out. The 2029 World Cup in Australia is expected to be even bigger, with interest growing over the next four years. For now, the “Red Roses” are the favorites.