Key momentsMatch kick off at Twickenham at 4pmEngland, who have lost the previous two tournament finals, seeking a third World Cup winCanada make their second final appearance having lost to England in 2014 finalFollow for live updates and analysis
There are 14 players in the 23 who were involved in the 2022 final: a 34-31 defeat by New Zealand that is the Red Roses’ only loss in their past 63 Tests. Canada, the world’s No2-ranked side, knocked out New Zealand in the semi-finals last weekend and will look to break English hearts again.
The Red Roses are seeking a 33rd successive victory this weekend, extending their own world record, and do so with a clean bill of health. In the past two finals, both defeats by New Zealand, injuries have affected them. Three years ago, they didn’t have a fully fit specialist scrum half available.
Megan Jones, who this week was named on the three-woman shortlist for world XVs player of the year with Canada’s Sophie de Goede and New Zealand’s Jorja Miller, will have started every match of the World Cup for England at outside centre. Jess Breach will also have been an ever present on the left wing.
Canada v England team news
Here are the teams taking to the field this afternoon.
Canada XV 15 Julia Schell; 14 Alysha Corrigan, 13 Florence Symonds, 12 Alex Tessier, 11 Asia Hogan-Rochester; 10 Taylor Perry, 9 Justine Pelletier; 1 McKinley Hunt, 2 Emily Tuttosi, 3 DaLeaka Menin, 4 Sophie de Goede, 5 Courtney O’Donnell, 6 Caroline Crossley, 7 Karen Paquin, 8 Fabiola Forteza. Replacements 16 Gillian Boag, 17 Brittany Kassil, 18 Olivia DeMerchant, 19 Tyson Beukeboom, 20 Laetitia Royer, 21 Gabrielle Senft, 22 Olivia Apps, 23 Shoshanah Seumanutafa.
England XV 15 Ellie Kildunne; 14 Abby Dow, 13 Megan Jones, 12 Tatyana Heard, 11 Jess Breach; 10 Zoe Harrison, 9 Natasha Hunt; 1 Hannah Botterman, 2 Amy Cokayne, 3 Maud Muir, 4 Morwenna Talling, 5 Abbie Ward, 6 Zoe Aldcroft, 7 Sadia Kabeya, 8 Alex Matthews. Replacements 16 Lark Atkin-Davies, 17 Kelsey Clifford, 18 Sarah Bern, 19 Rosie Galligan, 20 Maddie Feaunati, 21 Lucy Packer, 22 Holly Aitchison, 23 Helena Rowland.
Welcome to the women’s Rugby World Cup final
Hi there, and welcome to the biggest event in the women’s rugby calendar. It is, of course, the World Cup final. Where is it? Twickenham. Or Allianz Stadium, if you simply have to. Twickers, if you feel the need to. The home of rugger. Who’s there? Well, all four semi-finalists, but we’re here to focus on the winners. It’s England. The Red Roses. Of course it is. They are in yet another final. A fourth in a row. But they have lost the past two. Can they make it third time lucky and add a third World Cup crown to the trophy cabinet on home soil? In their way is Canada, who humbled New Zealand in the semis. It’s going to be a spectacular occasion. Stay with us for the latest updates and analysis from the capital.