"Recalling the moment that England's captain, Zoe Aldcroft, lifted the Rugby World Cup still brings goosebumps. Twickenham was bathed in September sunshine, there was not one empty green seat and when the Gloucester-Hartpury star raised the silverware with gold streamers and fire pyrotechnics, the roar from the crowd was a sound unmatched at any other women's rugby game I have attended."
"Over the past few years trains have become increasingly crowded travelling to a Red Roses match but this was different. Little girls were getting roses painted on their faces, space was at a premium due to the sheer number of fans, while groups of families were discussing players such as Ruahei Demant who played in New Zealand's bronze-winning game against France earlier in the day before the final."
Zoe Aldcroft lifted the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham amid sunshine and a record crowd of 81,885, creating an electric atmosphere. England executed a precise gameplan to beat Canada, a team that had upset six-time champions New Zealand in the semi-final. The final combined on-field excellence with celebratory spectacle, including gold streamers and pyrotechnics. Fan experience extended beyond the stadium, with crowded trains, face-painted children, and families discussing standout players like Ruahei Demant. Canada opened the scoring through Asia Hogan-Rochester before Ellie Kildunne answered with an electric attack, highlighting star talent across both teams.
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