Ten reasons why you can relive the World Cup at PWR

The eyes of the rugby world were on the Red Roses on Saturday as they lifted the World Cup in front of a world record crowd.

Zoe Aldcroft’s team, with the likes of Ellie Kildunne, Meg Jones and Sadia Kabeya at the forefront, beat Canada 33-13 in the final as nearly 82,000 people poured into Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

The celebrations of the success continued long into the night and onto Sunday, but just as exciting now is what it will mean for the women’s game going forwards.

For anyone who has got the rugby bug, Premiership Women’s Rugby is here to scratch that itch.

So here are 10 reasons why you should be tuning into Premiership Women’s Rugby, which is back on 24 October:

1. See the Red Roses live

More than 80,000 people made it into the stadium on Saturday, and more were at Battersea Power Station on Sunday for the celebrations.

But there are still a lot of people who did not get the chance to watch the Red Roses during this year’s World Cup, and for them, the PWR is here.

🏆 WE ARE WORLD CHAMPIONS 🏆#RedRoses | #RWC2025 pic.twitter.com/6NmEh3GBHd

— Red Roses (@RedRosesRugby) September 27, 2025

Whether you are based down in Devon and want to get to Sandy Park, or in the North West and want to go and see the ambitious Sale Sharks, there is rugby for everyone across the country.

And when it comes to seeing the very best players with greater access than you find in almost any other sport, then PWR is the place for you.

2. Catch the world’s best player in action

Rugby is a game for all shapes and sizes with different roles for every position. Unless you are Sophie de Goede, who does them all.

The Saracens and Canada star wore No.4 during this tournament, but to describe her as a second row would be selling the 26-year-old very short.

Inspiring a nation 🇨🇦

Sophie de Goede is your 2025 World Rugby Player of the Year 🏆

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Sophie de Goede est la Joueuse mondiale de l’année 2025 de World Rugby 🏆#RugbyCA | #OneSquad | #RWC2025 pic.twitter.com/RRjpSOAX4I

— Rugby Canada (@RugbyCanada) September 27, 2025

A willing ball carrier, master offloader, midfield playmaker and even ace goal-kicker, De Goede can do it all.

And after missing nearly a year with a torn ACL, she was back with a vengeance on her way to being named World Rugby Player of the Year for her efforts.

3. See just how hard it is to stop Ellie Kildunne

Week in, week out, Ellie Kildunne makes magic happen, never more so than on the world’s biggest stage.

Canada had just opened up an early lead when Kildunne produced a trademark burst, stepping through a gap visible only to her before reminding us all that when she is in open space, there is no one who can stop her.

Ellie Kildunne at her brilliant best 🤯

Another masterclass in finishing 😮‍💨#RWC2025 | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/HMGSoJguiw

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 27, 2025

Playing alongside Spain’s Claudia Peña, a game-breaking talent in her own right, Kildunne is a box-office for Harlequins, so get down to southwest London to see what she can do, and if there is anyone who can stop her.

4. Check out the World Cup final player of the match

The best players save their greatest performances for the biggest occasions and Loughborough Lightning’s Sadia Kabeya certainly did that.

Having played a supporting role in New Zealand three years ago, the 23-year-old has emerged into one of the game’s best back-row forwards.

She is a Champion 🙌

Congratulations Sadia Kabeya on being names the @Mastercard #POTM in front of a record crowd in London#RWC2025 | #Priceless | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/Gzlk1DIZJE

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 27, 2025

Forcing her way into the starting line-up ahead of former skipper Marlie Packer, she vindicated that decision from John Mitchell with a Player of the Match showing in the final.

So get along to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens to see what she has lined up next.

5. The prop stars leading the front row revolution

England’s greatest strength at this World Cup was their forward power from starters to finishers.

At 28, Sarah Bern was somehow the oldest prop involved in the Red Roses campaign, and the former centre turned front rower is now leading a group of props who are changing the way the game is played.

Hannah Botterman gets the England party started! pic.twitter.com/KaUqQ6iR3A

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) September 27, 2025

Whether it is Hannah Botterman’s ability to turn the ball over at the breakdown – she and Bern both ply their trade for Bristol Bears – or Maud Muir’s carrying which you can watch at Gloucester Hartpury, England’s props do more than just scrum.

But they can also do that, with Saracens’ Kelsey Clifford, the youngest of the bunch making her presence felt in the set-piece in the final.

6. The legendary double World Cup winners

Four players from the 2025 champions were part of the squad that won this tournament back in 2014, becoming the first English rugby players to win two World Cups.

Mo Hunt, the only player to start both finals, completed a remarkable comeback tour after missing out in 2022, while Alex Matthews scored twice in the final to seal the victory – they will both be part of Gloucester Hartpury’s bid for four straight league titles.

Natasha Hunt is an unstoppable force 💪 🌹#RWC2025 | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/Gp0m5H0TkG

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 28, 2025

Then you have Marlie Packer, still racking up the tries and the turnovers for Saracens, and Emily Scarratt pulling the strings in the Lightning backline.

7. The new breed of Red Roses stars to watch out for

As well as those special veterans, there is a wave of young talent just waiting for the chance to show what they can do on the international stage.

Young wingers Millie David and Reneeqa Bonner from Bears, as well as Mia Venner at Gloucester Hartpury, are all chomping at the bit to crack the Red Roses back three.

Likewise, watch out for Saracens’ Amelia MacDougall, Niamh Swailes at Sale and Harlequins duo Ella Cromack and Sarah Parry.

8. The emergence of Trailfinders as contenders

The opening rounds of the World Cup must have been thrilling for any Trailfinders fans as some of their own shone for a whole host of countries.

Whether it was Meg Jones for the Red Roses, or Fran McGhie for Scotland, some of their new recruits looked in sublime touch.

1, 2, 3 for Fran McGhie! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏

A World Cup debut to remember for Scotland's winger!#BBCRugby #RWC2025 pic.twitter.com/qz7aftKXtL

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 23, 2025

And Canada’s Julia Schell might have topped the lot with her six tries in the opening game against Fiji.

Not only that, Trailfinders also have a pair of Black Ferns in their midst, including co-captain Alana Bremner. There will be some incredible rugby in West London.

9. Aoife Wafer is here

If you want an idea of just how special Aoife Wafer is, just compare the performances from Ireland when she was available and when she wasn’t.

Bothered by injury at the start of the tournament, the back-rower made her sole appearance in the quarter-final against France.

And despite months on the sidelines before the game, she was instantly back to her destructive best, winning vital turnovers and carrying every ball she could lay her hands on.

✍️ Harlequins are thrilled to confirm the arrival of Six Nations Player of the Championship, Aoife Wafer.

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📦 Delivered by @DHLRugbyUK#COYQ pic.twitter.com/wkr6zoF24t

— Harlequins Women 🃏 (@HarlequinsWomen) May 22, 2025

With the likes of Kildunne and Peña in the Quins backline, Wafer’s arrival should give their pack a little more bite.

And for the large Irish contingent living in London, get along now to watch one of the world’s brightest young talents.

10. Follow the crowd

This World Cup broke new ground in terms of the number of supporters, from 42,723 at the opener in Sunderland to the world record sell-out crowd at the final.

In all, 444,465 tickets were sold, and after nearly half a million people watched the tournament, expect crowds to swell in PWR.

Last season alone, records tumbled as more than 18,000 people made it to Harlequins’ Big Game, while there were nearly 10,000 in attendance for Ilona Maher’s Bristol debut at Ashton Gate.

With tickets available at reasonable prices, now is the moment to get out there and join the party.