Women's Rugby World Cup Final 2014
England’s
women are celebrating in Paris tonight after creating their own
historical path and being crowned World Champions!
They
beat Canada, 21 points to 9, thanks to a try in each half from
Danielle Waterman and Emily Scarratt; with the rest of the points
coming from Scarratt’s boot.
England
captain Katie McLean said afterwards;
“We have worked so hard for
this. So many legends have gone before us who haven’t won it and
it’s also about them today. It’s about the whole rugby family.”
“It’s
amazing. Our families and friends have helped us and it’s
absolutely amazing we’ve done it. These girls have worked so hard.”
It
is amazing and it’s the first time in 20 years England has won the
World Cup. They’ve lost to New Zealand in the past three finals.
Catherine
Spencer was their captain in 2010. She said of this victory;
“I
am so, so happy for the players. I know the pain they’ve gone
through in previous years. I don’t think people understand the
commitment these players put in, the hours of training and analysing
games, the sacrifices made to get here.“
The
Canadian captain Kelly Russell said good-naturedly after the game;
“I
am so proud of the girls and the fans have been phenomenal.”
As
the ecstatic English players mounted the podium to collect their
medals and hold the Cup aloft, some were draped in the flag of St
George, while hooker Emma Croker carried her daughter with her.
A
familiar face was also watching from the stands - the coach of the
England men’s team - Stuart Lancaster;
“What
this England team have done for women’s rugby is going to have a
huge impact,” he said.
At
last ….
Allez
les Blancs!