England are 80 minutes away from ending an 11-year wait for a Women’s Rugby World Cup title, and only Canada stand in their way.
It is a rematch of the 2014 final, staged in Paris, which England won 21-9. That was Canada’s only appearance in a World Cup final, and they will aim to go one step further this weekend.
The Red Roses came into this tournament as favourites and have more than lived up to their billing, cruising to the final with minimal complaint.
Having been beaten finalists in the last two World Cups, they will hope to finally get over the line in front of a sold-out stadium.
Canada produced a statement win in their semi-final win over New Zealand. They stunned the Black Ferns 34-19, dashing their hopes of a third straight world title.
Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs Canada is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off on Saturday, September 26, 2025.
The match will take place at Twickenham Stadium.
The final will be preceded by the third-place game between New Zealand and France, which will also be held at Twickenham Stadium. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.
Where to watch England vs Canada
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 3pm BST ahead of a 4pm kick-off.
Live stream: The contest will be broadcast live online via BBC iPlayer.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Oli Gent.
England vs Canada team news
There is little to report here, as neither England nor Canada have made changes from their semi-final squads.
Megan Jones, shortlisted for world player of the year in midweek, returns in the middle. Alongside her is Jess Breach. The pair have started in all six of England’s World Cup matches.
Canada have remained consistent throughout the tournament. Their lineup is unchanged for the third consecutive match.
Karen Paquin makes the squad, and is the only member of the visitors to have played in the 2014 final.
England vs Canada lineups
England XV: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Cokayne, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft, Kabeya, Matthews.
Replacements: Atkin-Davies, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, Packer, Aitchison, Rowland.
Canada XV: Schell, Corrigan, Symonds, Tessier, Hogan-Rochester, Perry, Pelletier, Forteza, Paquin, Crossley, O’Donnell, De Goede, Menin, Tuttosi, Hunt.
Replacements: Boag, Kassil, Demerchant, Tyson Beukeboom, Laetitia Royer, Gabrielle Senft, Olivia Apps, Shoshanah Seumenutafa.
England vs Canada prediction
Facing John Mitchell’s rampant Red Roses in front of 82,000 home fans at Twickenham Stadium, it would not be unfair to say that Canada have their work cut out for them.
England have won all five of their matches at the World Cup by an aggregate score of 283-42, and there is little to suggest that margin will get any smaller on Saturday.
Canada, as the world No2, will be England’s toughest opposition at the tournament thus far, but the Red Roses should prove too good. They have a date with destiny.
England to win by 15 points.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
England are currently on a 13-match unbeaten run against Canada, who last won this tie in 2016.
England vs Canada match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
