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England vs New Zealand in Women's Rugby World Cup Final

England vs New Zealand in Women’s Rugby World Cup Final

England and New Zealand battled it out in Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-final in Auckland, but the tournament’s two most-favoured teams will meet in next Saturday’s final.

The British went on to win their 30th in a row (26-19), although Canada made things difficult for them and they stayed in the match until the end.

Reigning world champions New Zealand were on the brink of defeat in a very close game against France, with just two minutes to go. In the 78th minute they missed a penalty chance 30 meters from the goalpost, but French striker Caroline Drouin missed her shot.

The Black Ferns finally won 25 to 24 and can look for a sixth crown on Saturday at Eden Park in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2017. The Englishmen will be fighting for their third title. , after achieving in 1994 and 2014.

– Saturday’s results in the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals in Auckland:

England 26 Canada 19

New Zealand 25 France 24

– Program for Saturday, November 12

Match for third place:

(4:30 pm local, 03:30 GMT) France – Canada

Final:

(7:30pm local, 6:30am GMT) New Zealand v England

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