defending champions. england saw out much of the match with ia players after losing wing lydia thompson for a high tackle in the 18th minute and new zealand used their advantage to win their sixth world cup. the ball came out, we knew ourjob butjust for the ball came out, we knew ourjob but just for belief the ball came out, we knew ourjob butjust for belief in us, they did amazing. when the final whistle bloke, i think ijust cried a little bit, looked at the crowd, ran to a few of the girls, gave some hikes, eight of a surreal feeling to be able to do that at home, to be able to do that for the whole team, for the black ferns, and for the nations. plenty of men s rugby union today, with five autumn internationals. and there was a real shock as italy beat australia for the first time. ange capoozo scored two tries in a memorable 28 27 win.