We breathe! England defeated France in an exciting match of the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup, securing their place in the final with a 35-17 victory.
After a demanding match against an outstanding France, England showed their mettle and advanced to the final, maintaining their path to the championship. Despite the victory, the English team will have much to analyze after a match where luck and France’s lack of accuracy were key factors.
The victory was built on the tenacity and strength of the English team, especially in a first half complicated by the weather conditions. Handling errors were notable, and France, with a little more precision in attack, could have further complicated the match.
England managed to keep alive their aspirations of winning the World Cup at home, scoring five tries against France. Ellie Kildunne stood out with two individual tries, one thanks to an assist from Hannah Botterman and the other after a lucky bounce.
Amy Cokayne, with a powerful play from the 22-meter line, and Abbie Ward, with a try after the work of the forwards, demonstrated the team’s power. Megan Jones, with an outstanding performance, contributed with the fifth try.
Overcoming this test has been valuable for England, who is now preparing for the final.
Given England’s history against France, there was concern about whether they would be prepared for the final against Canada. However, they dispelled any doubts. This match was the test they needed, and they found a way to win thanks to faith in themselves, confidence in the process, and, above all, power and precision. Jones’ fifth try was a fitting end to a performance that earned her the Player of the Match award. The Red Roses have used the analogy of climbing Everest to describe their journey in the tournament. They knew that any mistake could be fatal. They overcame a difficult test and are now ready for the final. This is the mindset that forges champions. Now, they have one more match to secure their place in rugby history.
