Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: All the team news for the Final

Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 11:30 PM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The teams are in for the 2025 Rugby World Cup Final. Photo: Getty Images
The teams are in for the 2025 Rugby World Cup Final. Photo: Getty Images

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup champion will be crowned as England take on Canada at Allianz Stadium.

The two best teams will battle it out to decide the best in the world, with the Red Roses looking to cement their status in the all-time history books with an elusive title.

Watch the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup live and on-demand via Stan Sport.

As for Canada, its own history awaits, having never hoisted the World Cup trophy.

Before this, New Zealand and France will face off in the bronze medal final after their respective semi-final defeats.

NOTE: All teams will be announced 48 hours prior to the kick-off.

Saturday September 27 9:30 pm AEST: New Zealand v France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport - BRONZE MEDAL FINAL

New Zealand are boosted by the return of superstar back-rower Jorja Miller after she missed the semi-final defeat with injury.

Miller, coming off being nominated for World and Breakthrough Player of the Year, slots into the back-row with Liana Mikaele-Tu'u and Kaipo Olsen-Baker.

In the other change, Laura Bayfield starts in the second-row, with Alana Bremner moving to the bench.

Further changes to the reserves see Vici-Rose Green, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu and Katelyn Vahaakolo replace Atlanta Lolahea, Kate Henwood and Ayesha Leti-liga, respectively.

As for France, Taina Maka comes in at second row, replacing Hina Ikahehegi, who is on the replacements bench.

Joanna Grisez and Emilie Boulard come into the starting side, with prop Manon Bigot and back row Marie Morland added to the bench.

NEW ZEALAND (1-15): Chryss Viliko, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Maia Roos, Laura Bayfield, Liana Mikaele-Tu'u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Risi Pouri-Lane, Ruahei Demant (c), Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Sylvia Brunt, Stacey Waaka, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Renee Holmes

Replacements: Vici-Rose Green, Kate Henwood, Amy Rule, Alana Bremner, Layla Sa'e, Maia Joseph, Theresa Setefano, Karelyn Vahaakolo

FRANCE (1-15): Yllana Brosseau, Agathe Gerin, Rose Bernadou, Madoussou Fall Raclot, Taina Maka, Charlotte Escudero, Lea Champon, Teani Feleu, Pauline Bourdon Sansus, Carla Arbez, Marine Menager (c), Gabrielle Vernier, Nassira Konde, Joanna Grisez, Emilie Boulard

Replacements: Manon Bigot, Annaelle Deshaye, Assia Khalfaoui, Hina Ikahehegi, Marie Morland, Alexandra Chambon, Lina Tuy, Kelly Arbey

Referee: Ella Goldsmith (RA)

Assistant Referees: Kat Roache (USAR) & Sara Cox (RFU)

TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)

FPRO: Ian Tempest (RFU)

Sunday September 27 12:30 am AEST: England v Canada at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport - FINAL

Both teams are entering the Final with the same 23 players who did the job in the semi-finals.

For England, centre Meg Jones and wing Jess Breach have been named in England's starting XV for every match of the tournament, with Jones nominated for Player of the Year.

14 of the 23 were also in the matchday squad for the 2021 final (played in 2022), with scrum-half Natasha Hunt and back-rower Alex Matthews the two survivors from the 2014 Final between the two nations.

As for Canada, only Karen Paquin, Tyson Beukeboom, and Olivia DeMerchant remain from that defeat 11 years ago.

Second-rower Sophie de Goede is fresh off her own nomination for World Rugby Player of the Year.

ENGLAND (1-15): Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Morwenna Talling, Abbie Ward, Zoe Aldcroft (c), Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews, Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne

Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Benn, Rosie Galligan, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Helena Rowland

CANADA (1-15): McKinley Hunt, Emily Tuttosi, DaLeaka Menin, Sophie de Goede, Courtney O'Donnell, Caroline Crossley, Karen Paquin, Fabiola Forteza, Justine Pelletier, Taylor Perry, Asia Hogan-Rochester, Alexandra Tessier, Florence Symonds, Alysha Corrigan, Julia Schell

Replacements: Gillian Boag, Brittany Kassil, Olivia DeMarchant, Tyson Beukeboom, Laetitia Royer, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumanutafa

Referee: Hollie Davison (SRU)

Assistant Referees: Aimee Barrett-Theorn (SARU) & Clara Munarini (FIR)

TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU)

FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)

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