Will Canada spoil England’s World Cup party?

Rugby Union Weekly

BBC

Sports, Sports News, News, Rugby

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Is this the biggest match in the history of the women's game in England? With the World Cup final just days away, Sara is alongside 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant to preview Saturday's showdown at Twickenham between the Red Roses and Canada. They get a fascinating insight into Canadian rugby with former international Lesley McKenzie, who explains the complexities and challenges of representing the nation. We also hear from RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney on the importance of a Red Roses win and how they plan to build on the success of the tournament.

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0:41.2	World Cup final week. Rugby Union Weekly is going to be bringing you all of the build-up.
0:47.3	It is Canada against England, a four o'clock kickoff at Twickenham.
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0:54.3	You can listen to it on five sports extra. It's going to be on BBC One. Cat Merchant, you're going to be a huge part of this on the radio. You won the World Cup in 2014. How are you feeling about this week right now? Oh, it's just, it's nerve-wracking. And you're not playing? Yeah, no, it's, it's more emotional, I think, when you're, when you're not playing, because you're watching it and there's nothing you can do about it and you're just willing them on. And yeah, nervous, I'd say. We're going to have a little bit of a bounce around here today on the pod. We're going to look at Canada in some detail. I think it's
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