Women’s Rugby World Cup final: When is Canada vs. New Zealand, how to watch and everything else you need to know

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Canada's Justine Pelletier scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 semifinal match between Canada and New Zealand at Ashton Gate, Bristol, England, last week.

Canada will play England at the Women’s Rugby World Cup final this weekend, aiming to defeat the top-ranked team on its home turf and win this country’s first-ever women’s rugby title.

It’s only Canada’s second berth in the championship match, after falling to England in 2014. But no matter who wins, the rematch has already made history as it is poised to have the largest-ever crowd watching a women’s rugby match.

Canada and England to clash on women’s rugby’s biggest stage in World Cup final

The sport is riding a swell of interest and second-ranked Canada’s success in the tournament has more people