Womens' rugby Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread

Still an excellent match, by far the best of the tournament. Canada full value for their lead, NZ only 17 behind now, 20 mins to go

Jamie Joseph’s daughter takes the field.

Those missed 2 pointers might be crucial now, for both.

Canada ahead by 12, 15 to go. They really are tiring, but they absolutely busted a gut for the first 60, and they're only human.

NZ trying to play everything lightning quick, Canada have to be all about slowing their roll, tighten up on the field, play the phases and take every second when the set pieces form.

yeah I don’t like bashing refs but she’s not the best. Things like positioning etc. Don’t think she should get the final.

gets WOTM. The Canada 4 and their 9 top class. NZ really missed a decent 7 imo

Full credit to them. They measured the game to perfection, taking inspiration from the South Africa inventiveness against NZ and made their pack advantage fully count. Their discipline for 90% of proceedings was absolutely top drawer also.

One of the best performances in the history of the Women's professional game.

During the match did some one say they had to crowdfund to get to the finals

Thought the only negative during the game was the ref. Thought she was poor. Very inconsistent and seems to ignore players not supporting their own weight at the rucks when they are putting both hands on the ground past the ball before attempting to get the ball. Was very impressed with the Canadian back three and their positioning. Always seemed to be in the right place.

I’d love to find out a bit more about them and the structures.

It also begs the question how are the women so superior to the men? And not just in life!!

Am I the only one that saw the off-the-ball tackle by France there. Knock-on as well so no English try but surely the reset should have been penalty England?

Nice alright. France look the more skilful…I think.

Sealing off seems to be going on wholesale this championship.