Canada will face England tomorrow to battle for the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy and title, 11 years on from when the two last clashed on the international finals stage.
Through their stellar campaign this year, Canada have managed to oust defending champions New Zealand out of a finals spot for the first time in over a decade.
Canada's history at the RWC
The last time that the Black Ferns didn’t feature in the final was when Canada and England clashed in France, when Canada came so close to lifting the World Cup trophy but instead came away with a 9 - 21 loss.
This means that tomorrow will only be the second final that Canada have managed to reach, although that is not to say that they have been complete underdogs in the competition.
The Maple Leafs have appeared in every iteration of the tournament, taking part in the since the very first tournament in 1991. Although this would be their first title, they have also never finished lower than sixth. In New Zealand, the most recent World Cup, they just missed out on a podium place after losing to France 36 - 0 in the bronze final.
Canada's finishing position in all the Women's Rugby World Cup are as follows.
| Year | Position finished |
| 1991 | 5th |
| 1994 | 6th |
| 1998 | 4th |
| 2002 | 4th |
| 2006 | 4th |
| 2010 | 6th |
| 2014 | 2nd |
| 2017 | 5th |
| 2021 | 4th |
Canada's RWC campaign 2025
Canada will have the tough memory of their defeat at the final hurdle in the forefront of their minds this week as they prepare for the final and will be looking to right past wrongs against the world number one’s.
The team and their head coach Kévin Rouet have been very vocal about their aim to bring back a World Cup trophy for the first time in history. And they seem to be in quite a position to do it, after a near perfect campaign, coming into the final unbeaten.
Captain Alex Tessier was very clear about her team’s intentions and their position going into the final, saying that “We’ve graduated from underdogs to dark horses, and we’ll see what’s next once we win that title”.
The final between the top two teams in the world is sure to be an incredible 80 minutes of rugby, and a fitting end to a World Cup that has exceeded all expectations and redefined the atmosphere and reach of women’s rugby.
The final between Canada and England will take place at 16:30 GMT at the Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on Saturday, September 27.
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