{"id":34088,"date":"2025-09-13T06:43:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T10:43:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/womens-rugby-world-cup-england-to-quarterfinals-who-will-stop-the-red-roses\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T06:43:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T10:43:46","slug":"womens-rugby-world-cup-england-to-quarterfinals-who-will-stop-the-red-roses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/rugby\/womens-rugby-world-cup-england-to-quarterfinals-who-will-stop-the-red-roses\/","title":{"rendered":"Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup: England to Quarterfinals, Who Will Stop the Red Roses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup: England and its Challenges in the Final Phase<\/h2>\n\n\nThe group stage concluded, and the excitement of the Women&#8217;s Rugby World Cup moves to its decisive stage. England, after a slight setback against Australia, has proven to be the favorite, but the road to the championship will not be easy.\n\nEngland defeated Australia with a score of 47-7 in Brighton, although the match presented unexpected difficulties. Despite the defeat, Australia managed to qualify for the knockout stage. The United States, for its part, defeated Samoa 60-0, but it was not enough to advance.\n\nCanada and New Zealand also shone in the group stage. Canada obtained a resounding victory over Scotland, while New Zealand crushed Ireland with a score of 40-0.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who will be able to stop England?<\/h3>\n\n\nAustralia, during the first 20 minutes of their match against England, showed a game plan that could be the key to stopping the &#8220;Red Roses&#8221;. They managed to score first and complicated England&#8217;s game during the first quarter of the match. This approach could be the guide for other teams in the tournament.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0907%2Fr1542250_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Jugadoras de Inglaterra durante un partido.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nEngland&#8217;s defense demonstrated its solidity, limiting Australia to a single try. The defensive strategy and the ability to remain calm under pressure will be crucial in the next phases.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/rugby\/story\/_\/id\/46145611\/red-roses-star-abby-dow-talks-adversity-dad-jokes-world-best-attack\">Red Roses star Abby Dow talks about adversity and the world&#8217;s best attack<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/rugby\/story\/_\/id\/46093624\/amy-cokayne-raf-officer-one-kiwi-powering-england-scrum\">Amy Cokayne: The RAF officer and former New Zealand player powering England&#8217;s scrum<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/rugby\/story\/_\/id\/46035947\/you-play-world-cup-wallaroos-piper-duck-exhausting-injury-journey-england\">Piper Duck&#8217;s exhausting journey to the World Cup<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We know that defense wins championships and will give us victories,&#8221; stated Megan Jones.<\/p>\n<cite>Megan Jones<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nEngland is the favorite, but will have to overcome difficult tests in the coming weeks, where its defense will be fundamental.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0907%2Fr1542368_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Jugadora lesionada.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nCanada and New Zealand are emerging as England&#8217;s main competitors. Canada, with its 40-19 victory over Scotland, demonstrated its ability to adapt and counterattack. Their speed and power are difficult to stop.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Nothing was perfect, but we are happy with the victory,&#8221; commented Canada coach K\u00e9vin Rouet.<\/p>\n<cite>K\u00e9vin Rouet<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\nNew Zealand, for its part, displayed its power by defeating Ireland 40-0. Their speed in attack is a factor to consider for their rivals.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0907%2Fr1542376_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Jugadora de Canad\u00e1.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nEngland is the favorite, but Canada and New Zealand promise to put up a fight.\n\n<h3>Ilona Maher and the End of Her Participation<\/h3>\n\nIlona Maher, a player from the United States, will not be able to continue in the tournament. Despite the United States&#8217; victory over Samoa (60-0), it was not enough to advance. Maher left a big mark on the tournament, demonstrating her worth in rugby XV.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a1.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0907%2Fr1542388_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Ilona Maher.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nThe fans will miss Ilona Maher, one of the most popular players in the tournament.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Samoa Says Goodbye in Style<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) shared a post on Instagram:\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DOQ-FKoiMxt\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post about Samoa&#8217;s farewell<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Welsh Tournament<\/h3>\n\n\nWales had a disappointing performance, with three losses in the tournament, which generated criticism and questions about the future of Welsh women&#8217;s rugby.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0907%2Fr1542394_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Jugadoras de Gales.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nDespite the players&#8217; talent, the lack of leadership and little experience in high-level matches were key factors in their defeats. The team expects a change, and there is hope with the young prospects.\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;We are in a difficult moment, but I believe in the team we have, in our staff, and in that we can change this,&#8221; stated co-captain Alex Callender.<\/p>\n<cite>Alex Callender<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Australia Advances to Quarterfinals<\/h3>\n\n\nAustralia, although it lost against England, managed to qualify for the quarter-finals. The team felt honored by the visit of the Princess of Wales.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0908%2Fr1542629_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"La Princesa de Gales.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\nAustralia will face Canada in the quarterfinals, an opponent they haven&#8217;t been able to beat since 2014. 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