Red Roses Roar! England to Clash with Scotland in RWC Quarterfinals!
Brighton and Hove Stadium witnessed a spectacle as England's Red Roses powered through to the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 quarterfinals! After a shaky start against a determined Australian side, England found their rhythm, securing a 47-7 victory and setting up a thrilling quarterfinal clash with Scotland.
England vs. Australia: A Game of Two Halves
The match wasn't all smooth sailing for the tournament favourites. Australia, coached by former England captain Joanne Yapp, surprised the home crowd with an early try. However, England's resilience shone through in the second half, with tries from Sadia Kabeya, Kelsey Clifford (two each), Jess Breach, Abbie Ward, and Sarah Bern sealing the win.
Despite the impressive scoreline, England coach John Mitchell will be looking for improvements. The Wallaroos' intensity and refusal to back down tested the Red Roses, highlighting areas for refinement ahead of the knockout stages. Ellie Kildunne, a key player for England, suffered a head injury and is set to miss the quarterfinal against Scotland due to the mandatory 12-day concussion stand-down. Hannah Botterman also left the field with a back spasm.
Quarterfinal Showdown: England vs. Scotland
The victory secured England's top spot in Pool A, setting the stage for a highly anticipated quarterfinal match against Scotland in Bristol. Meanwhile, Australia will face Canada in their quarterfinal, also in Bristol.
Other Quarterfinal Matchups
Canada secured their place in the quarterfinals with a 40-19 win over Scotland. Emily Tuttosi, playing on her home ground for Exeter, scored two tries for Canada, demonstrating the growing strength and popularity of women's rugby.
- England vs. Scotland (Bristol)
- Australia vs. Canada (Bristol)
The Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling tournament, with England aiming for glory on home soil. The Red Roses' journey continues, and the nation will be watching with bated breath!