England and Canada meet in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on 27 Sept before an 82,000 sell-out. England, world No.1 and favourites with a 32‑match winning run, chase a third title; Canada, non‑professional, upset New Zealand to reach their second final. Key figures: Ellie Kildunne, Sophie de Goede, captains Zoe Aldcroft and Alex Tessier, coaches John Mitchell and Kevin Rouet. Themes: growth of women’s rugby, professionalism gap, records and routes to the final; match rules and officials.