RWC week 5

The RWC 2025 reached its penultimate week with two incredible semi finals. Canada dominated over New Zealand causing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. It’s the first time the black ferns have been beaten in a major tournament since 1991.

England also won their game over France but not without France putting up a good fight. 

Friday marks the final, where England and Canada face each other in twickenham. With it being England’s home tournament they are the firm favourites to win, but I certainly wouldn’t rule Canada out. 

Canada have had an incredible RWC campaign, having to crowdfund just to get themselves over to England. And they also had to leave behind their kicking coach, as they couldn’t afford to bring them over. And now one of their own has been nominated for player of the year, the incredible Sophie De Geode. 

Two of my five stars to watch have been nominated for awards. Sophie is nominated for player of the year and the amazing Braxton Sorensen-McGee has been nominated for breakthrough player of the year.

This RWC has been amazing and hopefully means the women’s game will continue to soar and more girls will take up the sport in years to come.