King and Prime Minister send good wishes as England play Canada in rugby World Cup final
England take on Canada at Twickenham today
England women’s rugby team face Canada today in the World Cup Final at Twickenham.
The Red Roses are currently number one in the world, having won 32 games on the trot.
Led by captain Zoe Aldcroft, England will begin their bid for glory at Twickenham Stadium at 4pm on Saturday.
England have played in eight World Cup finals, winning in 1994 and again in 2014 against their upcoming rivals Canada.
Starmer wishes Red Roses well
Sir Keir Starmer has wished England’s Red Roses the best of luck in the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
The Prime Minister said supporters across the country will be “flying the flag, putting the bunting out and coming together as one” to watch the game against Canada on Saturday.
In a letter to the Red Roses, Sir Keir praised the team for using the “biggest stages in sport to show women and girls here and around the world that rugby is for them too”.
“Whatever happens in that final, I want you to know that your legacy of generational change is secure,” he added.
Sir Keir and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney exchanged rugby jerseys on Friday, as the two met for bilateral talks at the Global Progress Action summit.
In the letter, Sir Keir wrote: “On behalf of the whole country, I want to wish you the very best of luck against Canada in today’s Rugby World Cup final.
“As you step onto the pitch in front of the biggest crowd in women’s rugby history, it won’t just be the packed stadium cheering you on. Millions more will be watching on TV, at home and in pubs and rugby clubs across the country.
“We will be flying the flag, putting the bunting out and coming together as one, inspired by you.”
King sends best wishes to England and Canada
The King sent a message with his “warmest good wishes” to both England’s Red Roses and Canada ahead of the final of the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
England women’s rugby team is currently number one in the world having won 32 games on the trot.
In his message, Charles said “whatever the result, you have already done your countries proud”.
He said: “My wife and I send our warmest good wishes to both the England Red Roses and Canada Women’s Rugby Team as you prepare for your World Cup final.
“What a remarkable achievement for both teams to have reached this pinnacle of the sport.
“I know that supporters on both sides of the Atlantic will be cheering with equal and tremendous pride.
“May the best team win, and may you both play with the spirit of sportsmanship, determination and true grit that makes rugby such a wonderful game to watch.
“Whatever the result, you have already done your countries proud."