New Zealand on home soil, France, took the bronze

New Zealand on Saturday morning retained the title of Women’s Rugby World Champion, the sixth world title in its history. They beat England at home (34-31) in a stunning and intense final in Auckland, punctuated by 11 tries. The English kept getting 30 successes in a row.

Deeply disappointed yet Defeat in the semi-finals of the world
Against the host nation, New Zealand, France’s women’s fifteenth edition was partially consoled by winning the tournament’s bronze medal courtesy of a win over Canada. At Eden Park in Auckland on Saturday, France held their rivals short by beating them 36-0.

The French took the lead from the first half, scoring three tries from Madousseau Val (12th minute), Pauline Bourdon (37th) and Marine Menager (41st). Marine Ménager doubled the pot at the end of the match (66), after another try fell this time by Annaëlle Deshaye.

A performance full of hope for the future

At the final whistle, coach Thomas Darach said,So happy, satisfied that girls are able to show all their qualities and potential. Getting forty points in Canada is a very good performanceA performance that in any case bodes a bright future for this team that he has It has two main events ahead of it: the Six Nations Championship next spring, and then the 2025 World Cup in England.