Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

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Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

2025-09-29 07:54 Last Updated At：08:01

LONDON (AP) — England finally has a Women’s Rugby World Cup title to confirm its utter world domination after outclassing Canada 33-13 in front of a record crowd at Twickenham on Saturday.

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The England team lift the trophy in front of the fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman, centre, try to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

An England supporter cheers during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman tackles Canada's Karen Paquin during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Ellie Kildunne runs to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

General view before the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Alex Matthews, third left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Alex Matthews scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

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The England team lift the trophy in front of the fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman, centre, try to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

An England supporter cheers during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman tackles Canada's Karen Paquin during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Ellie Kildunne runs to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

General view before the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Alex Matthews, third left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Alex Matthews scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

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Clayton Kershaw not quite done pitching, will play for US in World Baseball Classic

CARY, N.C. (AP) — Clayton Kershaw isn't done pitching just yet, agreeing Thursday to join the U.S. team for this year's World Baseball Classic.

The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner wanted to pitch for the Americans in the 2023 tournament but was prevented because of insurance issues. He had a $20 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers at the time.

“I was too broken for the insurance to cover my arm and everything,” Kershaw said on MLB Network, “so now that it doesn't matter I get to go and be a part of this group.”

A left-hander who turns 38 two days after the March 17 championship game, Kershaw announced last September that he was retiring at the end of the season, his 18th in a stellar career for the Dodgers. He won his third World Series title and finished 223-96 with a 2.53 ERA and 3,052 strikeouts.

“I just want to be the insurance policy,” Kershaw said. “If anybody needs a breather or if they need me to pitch back-to-back-to-back or if they don’t need me to pitch at all, I’m just there to be there. I just want to be a part of this group.”

Later Thursday, new Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman announced he will join the U.S. team.

When Kershaw received a call from U.S. manager Mark DeRosa, he thought he was being invited as a coach.

“I didn't have a whole lot of interest in picking up a baseball again," Kershaw said. “I started throwing 10, 12 days ago and it doesn’t feel terrible, so I think I’ll be OK.”

Kershaw joins a U.S. pitching staff that includes right-handers David Bednar, Clay Holmes, Griffin Jax, Nolan McLean, Mason Miller, Joe Ryan, Paul Skenes and Logan Webb along with left-handers Tarik Skubal and Gabe Speier.

The American roster also includes catchers Cal Raleigh and Will Smith; infielders Ernie Clement, Gunnar Henderson, Brice Turang and Bobby Witt Jr.; outfielders Byron Buxton, Corbin Carroll, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Aaron Judge; and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber.

The U.S., which lost the 2023 championship game to Japan, opens March 6 against Brazil at Houston, part of a group that also includes Britain, Italy and Mexico.

Shohei Ohtani struck out then-Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to end Japan's 3-2 win in the 2023 championship. Kershaw doesn't anticipate facing Ohtani, his teammate for the Dodgers' World Series titles in 2024 and 2025.

“I think something will have gone terribly wrong if I have to pitch against team Japan in the finals or something. I think we got plenty of guys to get that guy out and not me,” Kershaw said. “But if that happens, I'll be nervous. I'll be nervous at this point.”

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Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

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Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

The England team lift the trophy in front of the fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman, centre, try to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

An England supporter cheers during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman tackles Canada's Karen Paquin during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Ellie Kildunne runs to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

General view before the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Alex Matthews, third left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Alex Matthews scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

The England team lift the trophy in front of the fans during a Champions Party at Battersea Power Station, London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. England won the Women's World Cup with a 33-13 victory over Canada at Allianz Stadium. (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman, centre, try to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

An England supporter cheers during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's players celebrate after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Hannah Botterman tackles Canada's Karen Paquin during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Ellie Kildunne runs to score a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

General view before the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

England's Alex Matthews, third left, celebrates with her teammates after scoring a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Zoe Aldcroft holds a trophy as she celebrates with her teammates after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

England's Alex Matthews scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup final match between England and Canada at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in London, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.(AP Photo/Anthony Upton)

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