The English women's rugby team is on the cusp of making history, with Sports Minister Stephanie Peacock urging them on as they prepare to take to the field in the World Cup final. Peacock has been a vocal supporter of the team throughout their journey, attending matches in Sunderland and Bristol, and has been impressed by the buzz surrounding women's rugby. The team's star players, including Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones, have been instrumental in their success so far, with Kildunne's tries and Jones's consistent performance earning her a nomination for World Rugby's Player of the Year. The team's semi-final match drew in over three million viewers on television, a testament to the growing popularity of women's rugby. The final match, set to take place at Twickenham, is expected to draw in a record-breaking crowd of over 80,000 people, shattering the previous record for the largest attendance at a women's rugby match.
Peacock has praised the organisers, staff, volunteers, and supporters who have made the tournament possible, saying that the event has exceeded expectations. The success of the Women's Rugby World Cup is part of a broader effort to promote women's sport in England. The government has invested in initiatives aimed at increasing participation in women's sport, including coaching and refereeing ← →

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