England Women's Rugby Wins World Cup Inspires Youth Growth

England's women's rugby team, the Red Roses, secured a historic third Women's Rugby World Cup title by defeating Canada 33-13 at Twickenham in front of a record crowd of over 80,000. The victory marked their 33rd consecutive win, ending previous final disappointments and inspiring young players like Alice and Maisie from Jersey, who are motivated by the team's performance and the support for women's rugby growing steadily. Head coach John Mitchell expressed relief and fulfillment in finally achieving global glory after near misses in past tournaments. Celebrations continued late into the night and the following day, with players emphasizing their desire to inspire the next generation, capturing the moment's significance beyond just the sport. The team earned £20,000 each for the win, and the event attracted a peak UK TV audience of 5.8 million, highlighting the increasing recognition and seriousness with which women's rugby is being taken. The Red Roses' success is seen as a catalyst for further growth and development of women's rugby both in England and abroad.