England Qualifies for the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final
England secured their place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final for the seventh consecutive time after an exciting semi-final victory against France, with a score of 35-17. The match, which took place on Saturday, was a spectacle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Despite some moments of tension for the “Red Roses”, the game offered a great show, setting the stage for next week’s final against Canada. France proved to be a formidable rival from the start. Ellie Kildunne, World Player of the Year, starred in a spectacular play that put England in the lead. Kildunne, with impressive speed, outmaneuvered the French defense to score under the posts.
Despite England’s attempts to widen their lead, errors on the field prevented this from happening. The score reflected a narrow two-point lead for England at the end of the first half.
In the second half, England came out strong and Amy Cokayne scored a try after a lineout, demonstrating the team’s strength. The match remained intense, with moments of tension and excitement. France didn’t give up and responded with another try from Joanna Grisez, closing in on the score. England, then, showed why it’s considered one of the best in the world. The changes made by England brought fresh energy to the team, demonstrating their depth. Natasha Hunt, with a quick play, boosted the attack, and Abby Ward scored, extending the lead. Kildunne shone again with another spectacular play, scoring a try that relieved the tension in the stadium. Although France responded with another try by Konde, it was already too late. Meg Jones scored to celebrate England’s qualification for the final.
