Cliff Notes
- England secured their spot in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final by defeating France 35-17, showcasing their dominance in the second half with four tries.
- They will face Canada, who inflicted New Zealand’s first World Cup loss in 11 years, in the final scheduled for next Saturday at Twickenham.
- England’s victory extends their world-record winning streak to 32 matches, with notable performances from Ellie Kildunne and Zoe Harrison.
England beat France to book place in final of Women’s Rugby World Cup | UK News
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England have secured a place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final after beating France 35-17.
The Red Roses will now take on Canada in next Saturday’s final at Twickenham after they beat New Zealand on Friday, inflicting the Black Ferns’ first World Cup loss in 11 years.
England led 7-5 at half-time in the semi-final at Ashton Gate in Bristol and stamped their authority in the second half by scoring four tries.
Fullback Ellie Kildunne returned for England after missing the quarter-final against Scotland due to a concussion, scoring two of the five tries.
Amy Cokayne, Abbie Ward, and Megan Jones scored the other three, while fly-half Zoe Harrison landed five conversions.
The semi-final victory extends England’s world-record winning run to 32 matches.
France will face New Zealand in the bronze final at Twickenham ahead of the final next Saturday.