England's Red Roses overcame Canada 33-13 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham to claim the Women's Rugby World Cup for the first time since 2014, with tries from Ellie Kildunne, Amy Cokayne, Alex Matthews (2) and Abbie Ward as well as eight points from the boot of Zoe Harrison sealing glory for the host nation.  


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Confirmed RugbyFest events 

Eccles RFC

M30 7LZ

Girls Rugby Fest - Salford and Manchester Schools  (School Year 7 & 8)

Friday 03-10-2025. 15:30 - 17:00

Contact james.wright@unitedlearning.org.uk

Manchester FC

SK8 7NB

Rugby Fest (Boys and Girls)

Saturday 04-10-2025.  09:00 - 17:00

Contact andy@manchesterrugby.co.uk

Broughton Park FC 

M21 7TL

Girls Rugby Fest 

Sunday 05-10-2025. 10:00 - 12:00

Contact  bpfcjets@gmail.com

Eccles RFC

M30 7LZ

U12s Girls Rugby Taster Session

Sunday 05-10-2025. 12:30 -13:30

Contact james.wright@unitedlearning.org.uk

Eccles RFC

M30 7LZ

Girls Rugby Fest - Salford and Manchester Schools (Year 5 & 6)

Monday 06-10-2025.  13:00 - 15:00

Contact james.wright@unitedlearning.org.uk

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