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England won the 2025 Rugby World Cup, ending an 11-year drought, with a record crowd at Twickenham, defeating Canada 33-13 in the final. The victory marks a historic moment for women's rugby, showcasing increased investment and professionalism, and is celebrated as a life-changing achievement for the team.
Prince William and Kate Middleton congratulated England’s women’s rugby team, the Red Roses, on their victory in the Rugby World Cup, sharing their support and pride on social media.
King Charles sent a message of good luck and encouragement to the England and Canada women's rugby teams ahead of the Rugby World Cup final, emphasizing sportsmanship, determination, and pride, amid reports of a crucial meeting between the monarch and Prince William.
Canada shocked New Zealand to reach the Women's Rugby World Cup final, defeating the six-time champions 34-19 in Bristol, showcasing a dominant performance on both sides of the ball and ending New Zealand's 11-year unbeaten streak in the tournament.
The semi-final match between New Zealand and Canada at the Women's Rugby World Cup is underway, with New Zealand aiming to defend their title against a strong Canadian team that recently beat Australia and has a history of close matches with New Zealand. Key players include teenage star Braxton Sorensen-McGee for New Zealand and Alysha Corrigan for Canada. The match is broadcast live on BBC Two, with high anticipation for what is predicted to be a thrilling game.
Canada's women's rugby team achieved a dominant 46-5 victory over Australia in the quarter-finals of the Women's Rugby World Cup, securing their place in the semi-finals where they will face New Zealand. The match featured five tries from Canada and was marked by strong team performance and strategic play, with key players like Sophie de Goede and Karen Paquin making significant contributions. Australia expressed disappointment but acknowledged Canada's skill, and the tournament continues with upcoming matches including France vs Ireland and England vs Scotland.
The Springboks delivered a dominant 45-0 victory over Italy, showcasing innovative tactics and physicality, despite a red card for Jasper Wiese and some discipline issues. The match highlighted the team's strategic risks, such as unconventional lineouts and attacking from set-pieces, and celebrated Willie Le Roux’s milestone, while also noting frustrations over slow starts and penalties. Overall, the Springboks demonstrated their strength and adaptability ahead of future matches.
Ilona Maher, a USA rugby international and Olympic medallist, has signed with Bristol Bears to play in the Premiership Women's Rugby. Known for her viral presence during the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, Maher is excited yet nervous about the transition, likening it to the first day of school. Her move to England is partly motivated by the upcoming 2025 Rugby World Cup, and she aims to balance her rugby career with her social media presence. Maher's signing is considered a significant moment for the league, and she plans to explore different playing positions while in Bristol.
The All Blacks secured a thrilling 28-24 victory over Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, with their exceptional defense holding off a late surge from Ireland. Captain Sam Cane and No8 Ardie Savea played crucial roles in securing breakdown penalties, while Jordie Barrett's accurate kicking kept the scoreboard pressure on. Despite Ireland's efforts, the New Zealand pack dominated throughout the match. The All Blacks produced outstanding plays, including a vital try in the 52nd minute, and ultimately emerged victorious. They will now face Argentina in the semifinals.
Prince William was seen appearing to scold his 10-year-old son, Prince George, during the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Argentina. The reason for the scolding is unclear, but it may have been related to Wales' loss. Prince William, a patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, traveled to France to support the team and bond with his son. This is not the first time Prince George has been reprimanded in public for misbehaving at events.
Prince George accompanied his father, Prince William, to Marseille, France, to support Wales in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against Argentina. The 10-year-old prince, dressed in a matching navy suit and red tie with his father, watched the game from the Presidential Box and put on an animated display throughout. While his mother, Kate Middleton, supports the England rugby side, George's attendance at the Wales game indicates his clear loyalty. This was George's first time watching an international sporting fixture overseas, and he seemed to thoroughly enjoy the experience.
Ireland secured a crucial victory over reigning champions South Africa in a closely contested Rugby World Cup match, winning 13-8. Despite facing constant pressure from the physically imposing Springboks, Ireland capitalized on their chances while South Africa's fly-half, Manie Libbok, missed valuable kicking points. The win puts Ireland on the brink of the quarter-finals, topping Pool B, while South Africa will face Tonga in their final group match. In another match, England dominated Chile with a 71-0 victory, moving them closer to securing a spot in the knockout phase.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup begins tomorrow with the opening match between France and New Zealand, which will be streamed live exclusively on Peacock. Peacock will stream all 48 matches of the tournament, offering over 100 hours of live coverage. CNBC will also present 15 matches, and NBC will air encores of four matches, including the final. The tournament will take place in France, with matches held at various stadiums across the country. The group stage will be followed by quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final, which will be held on October 28.
The 10th edition of the Rugby World Cup is set to begin in France, with the opening match between France and New Zealand. The tournament will feature 20 teams competing in four pools, with the top two teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals. The favorites to win the tournament include South Africa, New Zealand, Ireland, and France. Pool B is considered the most difficult group, with Scotland facing tough matches against Ireland and South Africa. Fiji, fresh off a historic victory against England, is expected to showcase its fast and exciting style of rugby.