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England celebrate with fans after winning Rugby World Cup for third time

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England beat Canada to win Rugby World Cup

England beat Canada 33-13 on Saturday in front of a record crowd.

The Red Roses had lost their previous two World Cup finals to New Zealand, but not this time.

Their amazing victory came thanks to tries from Ellie Kildunne, Amy Cokayne, and Alex Matthews, with Zoe Harrison giving the conversion.

This is the third time they've been crowned champions, having taken the title in 1994, 2014, and now 2025.

The result adds to a very memorable year for women's sport in England, with the Lionesses retaining their football European title at Euro 2025 in July.

Rugby Union - Women's World Cup 2025 - Final - Canada v England - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - September 27, 2025
England's Ellie Kildunne celebrates with her medal and a hat after winning the final Action Images via Reuters/Andrew BoyersImage source, Reuters
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England's Ellie Kildunne had plenty to celebrate after helping England to victory with an early try

The game was played in front of 81,885 fans - a record for a women's rugby match and the second-highest attendance for a men's or women's World Cup final.

The final at Twickenham was the most-watched women's rugby match ever on UK television, with a record-breaking peak audience of 5.8 million viewers.

The celebrations continued later on Sunday with a Champions Party for fans at Battersea Power Station in London.

As the England players gathered on a balcony, Hannah Botterman got the crowd to chant for Sadia Kabeya, Saturday's player of the match.

England's Zoe Aldcroft celebrates with the trophy in front of the fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. Picture date: Sunday September 28, 2025. Image source, PA Media
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England's captain Zoe Aldcroft was seen leading the celebrations at Battersea Power Station

England's Zoe Aldcroft lifts the trophy as she celebrates with her teammates during their champions party Image source, PA Media
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Just like she lifted the trophy high at Twickenham...she lifted it again at Battersea Power Station

England's Hannah Botterman poses for a selfie with a fan while wearing a red cowboy hat
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Hannah Botterman was seen wearing her cowgirl hat and taking a selfie with a fan

England's Rosie Galligan (right) with the trophy and team-mates during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. Picture date: Sunday September 28, 2025. Image source, PA Media
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Captain Zoe Aldcroft said the team had had "some fun along the way" but added "I'm super proud of all the girls"

England's Zoe Aldcroft (left) poses for photographs with fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. Picture date: Sunday September 28, 2025. Image source, PA Media
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The team made time for their their fans

England fans celebrate as the players meet them during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium.. Picture date: Sunday September 28, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire.Image source, PA Media
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There was some rain but the crowd didn't let it dampen their spirits

England's Ellie Kildunne poses for photographs with fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium.. Picture date: Sunday September 28, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire.Image source, PA Media
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Ellie Kildunne was happy to pose for photos at the celebrations