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Yesterday Women’s Rugby World Cup winning Red Roses wing Abby Dow announced her retirement from rugby aged 28.
Canada Women face off against England Red Roses in Women's Rugby World Cup Final on Sat 27th September 2025 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer, BBC. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST on SuperSport, 04:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on Stan Sport, Nine in Australia and 08:00 EST on Paramount+ in the US.
England Red Roses won the last encounter but England Red Roses are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with England Red Roses in position 1 and Canada Women in position 2, underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Canada Women vs England Red Roses will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeYesterday Women’s Rugby World Cup winning Red Roses wing Abby Dow announced her retirement from rugby aged 28.
England's World Cup-winning wing Abby Dow has announced her retirement from rugby at the age of 28.
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The England supporters go wild as Zoe Harrison successfully kicks the conversion.
Alex Matthews scores the try from close range.
A penetrating move by Canada results in a try for Asia Hogan-Rochester.
Hannah Botterman (England) is shown a yellow card
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Abbie Ward dots the ball down from close range.
The Canada supporters go wild as Sophie de Goede successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Zoe Harrison makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Alex Matthews scores from close range.
Zoe Harrison converts the try.
Great forward play by England allows Amy Cokayne to score the try.
Zoe Harrison has kicked a conversion.
A stunning solo try from Ellie Kildunne
Great hands by Canada leads to a try for Asia Hogan-Rochester