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

The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup has come to an end, leaving an indelible legacy in the history of the sport. England, meeting expectations, won their third title at Twickenham, in front of almost 82,000 fans, setting a record for a women’s 15-a-side rugby match. A memorable day both on and off the field. Canada, which partly funded its participation in the tournament through crowdfunding, achieved a milestone by reaching the final.

What’s Next for Women’s Rugby?

Alofoke Deportes analyzes the future of women’s rugby and the path forward for the victorious “Red Roses”.

• England demonstrated its ability to handle pressure and establish itself as a dominant force.
• Meg Jones, from England, inspired a generation after overcoming personal adversity.
• John Mitchell could coach the British and Irish Women’s Lions.

Is England the Dominant Power?

The “Red Roses” have proven to be the most dominant force in current women’s rugby. Their impressive performance, with only one loss in their last 63 matches, highlights their superiority. Comparatively, the team exhibits outstanding numbers.

England celebrated their third World Cup title in front of nearly 82,000 fans at Twickenham

Due to their performance, the Red Roses are on par with the best teams of the modern era.

Alofoke Deportes

The gap between England and its competitors is notable, with other nations still developing. The “Red Roses'” ability to handle pressure and expectations was equally impressive.

Memorable Tournament Moments

The tournament was marked by the passion of the fans, especially in the stadiums. The atmosphere generated by the fans was unparalleled. Megan Jones’ press conference before the final was also a touching moment.

England had great support throughout the tournamentThe inspiring stories of Samoa, with players and staff who sacrificed time from their jobs to represent their country, were a highlight. The 31-31 draw between Australia and the United States was also an exciting moment of the tournament.

Samoa captured the tournament with their off-field personality at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

The Future of Women’s Rugby

The tournament demonstrated the potential of the sport and what can be achieved with adequate investment. England, being the best-funded team, achieved notable results, but other nations need to increase their investment. A commercial investment, more competitive matches, and grassroots support are required. The British & Irish Lions tournament is expected to maintain interest in the sport, but it is crucial to build on this success.

It was an almost perfect afternoon at Twickenham as England defeated Canada in front of a record crowdIt is crucial that fans continue to support and that the authorities make the sport accessible. Unions must invest in women’s programs to achieve results similar to those of the “Red Roses”. Nations with established infrastructure, such as New Zealand and Australia, risk falling behind if they do not invest in their national programs and competitions.

What to Expect in 2029?

It is likely that England will remain a strong contender in 2029, given the age profile of its players and the existing infrastructure. Other nations are expected to improve and compete, with Canada and the Black Ferns showing great potential.

Black Fern Braxton Sorensen-McGee was a breakout star of the tournamentAustralia, as the host, will seek to stand out. The 2029 tournament is expected to be even bigger and interest is expected to continue growing over the next four years. The “Red Roses” are currently the favorites. The success of the 2025 tournament was largely due to the success of England. Rugby Australia must build on its role on and off the field in four years. They need the support of the Australian public and a greater number of home games to build their fan base. In the field, it won’t be long before they aim to win consecutive titles.