Fan watches every team at Women's Rugby World Cup

Ella met several players during her adventure, including three members of Japan's squad

A teenager who will have watched all 16 teams during the Women's Rugby World Cup said it was important to support every country.

Ella, who is 16 and from Gimingham near North Walsham in Norfolk, made it her mission to take advantage of England hosting the tournament and get to as many games as possible with her family.

She has notched up 11 matches, with her seat booked for Saturday's double-header at Twickenham of New Zealand v France in the bronze final, followed by the ultimate showdown of England v Canada.

"It was important for me to watch every team," said Ella, who plays back row for Norwich RFC's Wildcats.

"I feel the smaller, lesser-known teams might not get the support behind them that they all deserve.

"When the smaller countries like Samoa saw me with their jersey on they smiled and it really lit up their faces, which was truly nice to see.

"I've collected as many jerseys as I can; I currently have 14 of the 16 and I'm going to see every single team competing, which was my aim for the tournament."

Ella grabbed a photo opportunity with Australia's Maya Stewart

She said the atmosphere was "incredible" at the opener, England v USA at the Stadium of Light on 22 August, and said the USA-Australia match was a "nail-biter".

At the South Africa Brazil game she managed to walk away with the shirt of Sprinbok forward Catha Jacobs.

Ella's love affair with the game began when, aged four, she watched her dad play at Holt RFC.

She asked if she could "give it a go", and has been playing ever since, with her sights set on becoming a professional for England.

Asked about the cost of her adventure, she said ticket pricing was "accessible", with the biggest expense being fuel and any overnight stays.

Ella grabbed a photo with the Red Roses' back row Marlie Packer

She said the final at Twickenham was going to be incredible, with Canada "a really formidable side who shouldn't be underestimated".

"It's going to be tough, it's going to be a tight game and a great game to watch," she added.

"It would mean so much [for England to win]; we came so close in 2022, for us to win this World Cup at home in front of a sold-out Twickenham, and for the first time, would be insane."