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Nothing sums up the unpredictability of sport better than the final seconds of the Women's Rugby World Cup final when huge favourites England, after a 30-game winning streak, looked set for glory against New Zealand but ended up distraught.

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England women have one more memory to make

LONDON :England head into Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup final against Canada with a choice of historical statistics to lean on - a recent form line that makes them hot favourites, but a dismal finals record that will give their rivals real belief.

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Hunt warns rampaging England yet to 'click' ahead of Ireland visit to Twickenham

Mo Hunt insists England are ready to thrill a bumper audience at Twickenham when they face Ireland in the Guinness Women's Six Nations on Saturday (2.15pm).

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Lydia Thompson reveals mental struggles after Rugby World Cup final red card

Red Roses star Lydia Thompson has been to hell and back in recent months, living with the mental anguish of suffering a red card for England in their World Cup final defeat to New Zealand in November. The Worcester winger was sent off in the 18th minute against New Zealand, leaving her to question if she would ever enjoy rugby again.

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Card counting: Discipline key for Farrell's Ireland

It's no coincidence that during Ireland's impressive run to the top of the world rankings, they've consistently been able to keep 15 players on the field at all times.

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New Zealand edge England in thrilling women's Rugby World Cup final

Ruahei Demant and Sarah Hunter, the respective captains of New Zealand and England, said they hope Saturday's women's Rugby World Cup final can "inspire the next generation" after the Black Ferns clinched a sixth title with a thrilling 34-31 victory in Auckland.

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England hurt but proud after rugby World Cup final loss

AUCKLAND: England captain Sarah Hunter said her record-breaking team would not be defined by defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday (Nov 12) and had much to be proud of in elevating the women's game.

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England hurt but proud after World Cup final loss

AUCKLAND : England captain Sarah Hunter said her record-breaking team would not be defined by defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday and had much to be proud of in elevating the women's game.

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England women have one more memory to make

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