Tag: Rugby World Cup
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Red Roses and Lionesses: How 2025 Reshaped England’s Women’s Sports Landscape
Introduction: A watershed year for English women’s sport In 2025, English women’s sport reached a turning point. For the first time in history, the country celebrated major trophies from two senior teams in the same calendar year: the Red Roses claimed rugby’s world crown, while the Lionesses retained the European Championship. The achievements didn’t happen…
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RFU rules out contract talks with Steve Borthwick after England’s long winning run
RFU decision signals patience over Borthwick’s future with England The Rugby Football Union has signaled it does not plan to begin discussions about a new contract for head coach Steve Borthwick in the near term. With his current deal set to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the governing body emphasized that there will…
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RFU Signals Stability: No Immediate Contract Talks for Steve Borthwick Beyond 2027
RFU signals stability for England under Steve Borthwick The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has made clear it does not intend to open negotiations on a new contract for England head coach Steve Borthwick for the foreseeable future. With his current deal set to expire after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the governing body is prioritising…
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Ireland’s Street-Fight Strategy Sparks Debate as SA Refuses to be Dragged into Gutter Rugby
Introduction: A Test of Style and Will The rugby world watched a South African backlash against Ireland’s perceived street-fight approach in a high-stakes clash that felt more like a war of attrition than a showcase of sparkling running rugby. Critics from South Africa and beyond described the match as a tactical standoff in which Ireland’s…
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Belgium vs Samoa: Final RWC 2027 Qualifier Showdown
Belgium and Samoa Set Up a Final Day Showdown The race to reach Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia has intensified after Belgium and Samoa earned back-to-back wins in Dubai on the second match day of the Final Qualification Tournament. The results mean the two teams now head to a winner-takes-all clash on Tuesday, 18…
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Belgium and Samoa Prepare for Final World Cup Showdown After Dubai Wins
Two Sides Align for a Final Day Showdown Belgium and Samoa have scripted the most suspenseful moment of the 2027 Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament, setting up a decisive head-to-head clash on Tuesday, 18 November. After back-to-back victories on match day two in Dubai, the two teams have carved a clear path toward the…
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We’ve won for women’s sport: England’s World Cup triumph lights up a rainy celebration
Rain-soaked celebrations as England clinch a historic victory The euphoria around England’s Red Roses reached fever pitch as the team clinched the Rugby World Cup, beating Canada 33-13 in a final watched by a nation and celebrated in cities across the country. In London, thousands gathered to mark the win, while a world-record crowd of…
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England Wins Women’s Rugby World Cup: Celebration in Rain
Rain-Soaked Triumph: England Lift the Women’s Rugby World Cup England’s Red Roses sealed their historic victory in a dramatic, rain-soaked finale, turning Battersea’s riverside celebrations into a night of unabashed joy. While the global showpiece had already seen a world-record crowd of 81,885 at the Allianz Stadium, the post-match scenes around the capital proved the…
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England win Rugby World Cup: rain-soaked celebration
Rain-soaked triumph as England’s Red Roses lift the Rugby World Cup The euphoria that has defined the Women’s Rugby World Cup shone through the rain on Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate England’s historic victory. Fans braved the weather at Battersea Power Station, echoing the electric mood from the Allianz Stadium where a world-record crowd…
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Canada’s World Cup Dream Ends in Twickenham Final as England Triumphs 33-13
Canada Falls Short in a Twickenham Final In front of a sold-out crowd of about 80,000 at Twickenham, the Canadian women opened with a punch, but England ultimately dictated the pace and path to a third World Cup title. Canada struck first when Asia Hogan-Rochester touched down in the 6th minute, giving the party a…