Red Roses shaded in World Cup final thriller

By SAM JACKSON

Jubilation: New Zealand leap for joy after beating England in the World Cup final
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ENGLAND Women failed in their bid to win back-toback World Cups when they were overwhelmed by New Zealand in the final in Belfast last night.
The Black Ferns won 41-32 in a match of 11 tries after dominating the second half. England had led 17-10 at the break.
England star full-back Emily Scarratt said: “As the score suggests it was a fantastic game of ruby, but you can’t play without the ball. That was partly our fault and partly the pressure they put us und...

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