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RWC 2025 Daily - Monday, 22 September

Welcome to Final's week! From big name interviews to fun and games, we will have it all right here, starting with all the latest news daily at 10:00

Six matches six sold-out stadiums for England

So far tournament hosts England have played in Sunderland's Stadium of Light, Northampton's Franklin's Gardens, the Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium and Ashton Gate in Bristol, twice. And every single time there has not been a spare seat.

"I could never have imagined it would come to this. Even just walking off the pitch, everyone stayed in the stands to cheer us off, which never used to happen," England number eight Alex Matthews said after the semi-final win.

"To be able to have spread this World Cup amongst the North, Midlands and South-West and it be sold out is just amazing. We want to share rugby with the whole country."

Next up, 82,000plus at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

And if you are one of those inspired by RWC 2025, it may be time to give rugby a go: 

Win RWC final tickets & Meg Jones' signed shirt

There is still a chance to be one of those at Allianz Stadium for the England v Canada RWC 2025 final on Saturday, kick-off 16:00 BST. Check out this from the Red Roses: 

And to be watching wearing England centre Meg Jones' signed shirt... pretty cool. 

Schell a standout in semi-final stats

Take a bow Julia Schell; the Canadian winger is the only player to have played all 80 minutes of her nation's five RWC 2025 matches. One of the highlight statistics in this weekend's eye-catching numbers - full story here

Will Schell be walking off the Allianz pitch on Saturday evening with another honour in her back pocket...? Partner and Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm certainly hopes so: 

Shania continues Canada love affair 

Canada's run to the RWC 2025 final has undoubtedly caught the nation's attention - with legend Magali Harvey last week reporting on the upsurge in interest in the sport - and perhaps their most famous fan will jet in and put on a post-match show, should they lift the Women's Rugby World Cup Trophy for the first time. 

Check out her response minutes after Canada's semi-final win over defending champs New Zealand: 

Ilona Maher loving life 

She may not be starring on the pitch anymore, but the irrepressible Ilona Maher is still making the very most of RWC 2025. 

In the stadium: 

And well away from rugby: 

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