England win Women's Rugby World Cup for third time with superb performance at Twickenham - match report
Flanker Sadia Kabeya named player of the match as Red Roses extend winning run to 33 games
Superb try from full-back Ellie Kildunne followed by scores from forwards Amy Cokayne and Alex Matthews give England 21-8 half-time lead
Abbie Ward and Matthews score tries as England hold off Canada in second half
Record crowd for women's rugby of 81,885 at Allianz Stadium
2025 Rugby World Cup: JP Doyle referee Ask Me Anything
What is a sin-bin? How long does an advantage last? And when are you allowed to charge down a conversion?
Former international referee JP Doyle answers your Ask Me Anything questions before the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final.
'You're a winger Harriet!'
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
Shaun Dacosta
BBC Newsbeat
(Molly left, Sophie on the right)
Hartpury College, where 10 out of the 23 players in the Red Roses squad trained, has been described as rugby's answer to Hogwarts.
Current students Molly Bunker and Sophie McQueen are hoping to see some magic from England tonight. Molly, 19, tells BBC Newsbeat: “It’s seriously inspirational seeing how far people have come that have been in our shoes not even that long ago."
Sophie, 20, says flanker Alex Matthews, who is in the national team's starting line-up, mentored her at the college. “It’s a testament to the person she is that you just think: 'its Al, it's not Alex Matthews'," she says.
“There’s actually 82,000 people going to watch her play a game of rugby and she’s such an incredible player and person.
Looking ahead to the match, Molly says England and Canada are "two of the best-performing teams from the entire campaign".
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
Jessica Murphy
BBC News, Toronto
Image source, PA MediaCanada's Asia Hogan-Rochester celebrates scoring a try during semi-final match
At a regular Monday night rugby practice in Toronto this week, some young players wore glitter on their faces as a nod to Asia Hogan-Rochester, who will be bringing her explosive speed - and her trademark flair - to the final.
Hogan-Rochester got her start at the Toronto Nomads rugby club, where the Olympic silver medalist began playing at 17.
That club, like many across Canada, are hosting a watch party as the country competes for its first-ever Rugby World Cup title.
"The excitement is really driven by the team and driven by how well they've played," Nomads president Steve Darley told the BBC before the match.
The Maple Leafs have even received support from none other than Canadian country icon Shania Twain, who cheered for them on social media.
Rugby in Canada is not prominent as the de-facto national sport - ice hockey - or basketball, Canadian football, and baseball, which all have pro leagues.
Darley says while the game has historically drawn in expats from countries where it's more popular, those who find the sport are drawn to its innate sportsmanship and camaraderie.
While Canada is facing a fierce competition in England - the number one ranked team - Darley says the team should “play without fear”.
“I hope they play with the style that they have played throughout this tournament, and with the smiles on their faces,” he says.
"It's super exciting. Everybody here is certainly cheering them on.”
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
England's road to the 2025 World Cup final
Pool stage
22 August: England 69-7 USA, Stadium of Light - match report
30 August: England 92-3 Samoa, Franklin's Gardens - match report
6 September: England 47-7 Australia, Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium - match report
Quarter-finals
14 September: England 40-8 Scotland, Ashton Gate - match report
Semi-finals
21 September: England 35-17 France, Ashton Gate - match report
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
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Canada trained in headphones this week pumping in some canned crowd noise to try and prepare for the Twickenham cauldron.
There isn't a woman alive who knows what it's like to play at a sold-out Twickenham. Give it a few hours...
FT: New Zealand 42-26 France
Collecting her trophy from Springbok legend Bryan Habana, player of the match Renee Holmes said, "That was for the wave of Black in here and at home. I’m proud of this country, we did it girls and I’m so proud of them.
"It means everything, it shows a lot. And that's what this team means. Thank you to the 50,000 in the crowd."
FT: New Zealand 42-26 France
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Image source, Getty ImagesNew Zealand were champions on home soil in 2021 (actually 2022 but who's counting) and in 2017. They couldn't pull off a hat-trick but have sealed third place at HQ.
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
Alastair Telfer
BBC Sport at Twickenham
Spot the ice hockey man. The Canada team have arrived.
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Canada v England (16:00 BST)
England Rugby
England flanker Sadia Kabeya: "This World Cup has been a showcase of the growth of our game, and being part of it feels like a privilege. It has been a massive effort by everyone involved - staff and players - to get this point.
"We have had to earn the right to reach the final and every match has tested us in its own unique way, demanding the best from us. It’s first versus second in the world so it will be a fantastic occasion at Allianz Stadium.
"We can’t wait to see the thousands of white shirts, red cowboy hats and faces painted with Red Roses."
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium
Image source, BbcEvery vantage point is in use as the fans await England’s arrival.
The longest bus stop queue ever.
Canada v England (16:00 BST)
Image source, Getty ImagesNumber one in the world. Number two in the world.
82,000 fans. A sold-out Twickenham.
A game-changing tournament is coming to an end. England have the chance to deliver under huge pressure. Are they ready?
There is only one match left in the 2025 World Cup now.
Tom Rostance will take care of this afternoon's final between Canada and England. It's going to be epic.
New Zealand 42-26 France
The third-place play-off is all over. Defending world champions New Zealand finish with a bronze medal.
Renee Holmes
New Zealand nab a late penalty. Almost over.
England v Canada (16:00 BST)
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium
Image source, BbcThe Canada fans are fewer in number, but louder in volume.
This little group ease their way to the front of the rails for their team’s arrival, arguing, quite successfully, that they will relinquish their position once their team are through the gauntlet of fans.
Alex Tessier and her team appreciated the effort.
The technology signalling head injuries at the Women's Rugby World Cup
Flashing mouthguards have made their debut at this World Cup.
They flash red to indicate that a player requires a head injury assessment.
BBC Sport's Emma Middleton went to take a look at how the technology can help spot players who have suffered a concussion.
Emilie Boulard
France continue to ask questions. Emilie Boulard goes over with about eight minutes to go.
