England overpowered Canada 33-13 in a bruising, clinical final at Twickenham, crowned before a record crowd. A dominant pack, ruthless breakdown work, and sharp game management sealed the Red Roses’ statement win and the trophy.

Canada’s ambition flickered with incisive carries and width, but England’s set-piece control and defensive steel suffocated momentum. Weekend action also showcased fierce semifinal intensity and bronze-match grit, where New Zealand’s Black Ferns overwhelmed a shell-shocked France. This just-concluded tournament has done heaps to underscore rising depth and spectacle in the women’s game, which augurs well for the sport.