England Women just lose out on winning Rugby World Cup 2010
By Kath 6/9/10 September 6 2010
England players’ reaction to losing the WRWC 2010 final 13-10 to New Zealand
England players’ reaction to losing the WRWC 2010 final 13-10 to New Zealand
IRB Women's Rugby World Cup 2010
England 10 v 13 New Zealand
England players’ reaction to losing the WRWC 2010 final 13-10 to New Zealand
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England Captain and Bristol Number 8 Catherine Spencer said: “We’re all absolutely gutted that we lost and lost by only three points. I’ve got mixed emotions. I’m really proud of the girls and what we’ve done not only in this tournament but for the last couple of years but I’m absolutely devastated that we didn’t win.
“We beat New Zealand in November and we were confident we could do it again. We’re really proud of our defence. The first 20 minutes was like a New Zealand onslaught but we kept them away from our line and they didn’t score which was awesome. Unfortunately we just didn’t quite get enough time in their half and couldn’t keep hold of possession.
“It was a fantastic atmosphere and listening to the national anthem being sung at the start was a moment in my life that I’ll never forget.”
“We beat New Zealand in November and we were confident we could do it again. We’re really proud of our defence. The first 20 minutes was like a New Zealand onslaught but we kept them away from our line and they didn’t score which was awesome. Unfortunately we just didn’t quite get enough time in their half and couldn’t keep hold of possession.
“It was a fantastic atmosphere and listening to the national anthem being sung at the start was a moment in my life that I’ll never forget.”
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England Vice-Captain and Darlington Mowden Park Sharks fly half Katy McLean said: “At first it didn’t sink in that we had lost as we had such belief in our team that we could come into this tournament and win it. We got so close and sometimes that makes it harder to take because you get that close to your ultimate goal and then it slips away.
“All credit to New Zealand as they played an outstanding game tonight. It was a good game of rugby but devastated is the only word I can use for how I feel. I’m devastated for all our squad and for our staff. But it was a really good game and hopefully it’s lifted the profile of the sport.
“The crowd support was absolutely amazing and we’re so grateful for that. Before New Zealand did the Haka, the English fans started singing Swing Low Sweet Chariot and that was amazing. The fans lifted us so much throughout the game, especially at times when we were so tired. We were so lucky to have that support so thank you to everyone who came out. It made it such a special occasion; it’s just a shame we couldn’t get the result for everyone.”
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England and Darlington Mowden Park Sharks second row Tamara Taylor said:“I’m feeling pretty gutted. It’s been a really positive experience, but I’m crushed. Lots of people have said that the game was a fantastic spectacle and I hope it was for everyone watching. We certainly tried, as did the New Zealand.
“I hope the game has done huge things for women’s rugby as that was part of the legacy and part of having it in England. We wanted to win it at the end of the day, but at least we’ve come out with a lot of media coverage and a lot of positivity and hopefully some new fans of the women’s game.
“There are some sore bodies right now. It was a very physical game as it always is against New Zealand and as it was against Australia in the semi-finals. I think all the cover tackles we made prove our will and our desire in our defence. No one was prepared to let anyone over the line. We just sadly didn’t cross their line enough times.”
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England and Richmond second row Becky Essex said: “I’m really disappointed. We went out there and gave it our all, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough. New Zealand are a fantastic side and they got the best out of their squad on the day.
“We attacked as well as well as we could. New Zealand are so strong, even in defence. They kept hold of the ball and tactically they played it very well.
“The whole game was tense but our defence has been something we’ve been really proud of throughout this whole tournament and we’re proud of it tonight. The try-saving tackle that Jo McGilchrist put in down the wing was fantastic. That kind of defence is what made us hold the score as well as we did, but unfortunately at the end of the day New Zealand’s attack was just too strong for us.
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England and Wasps second row Jo McGilchrist said: “We played some good rugby. Our scrum was really good as was our defence. We were playing the right rugby, but in the wrong areas of the pitch. I don’t know what the stats were for time spent in their 22 but it probably wasn’t very high. We just played in the wrong part of the pitch.
“Last November we played them in a two test series and they won one and we won one so we knew thiswas going to be a very tough match. They are definitely beatable but we just didn’t play in the right areas.”
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England and Lichfield centre Emily Scarrat said: “We definitely did ourselves proud. Our defence at times was amazing. New Zealand came at us for the whole game and our defence held up to it. I’m bitterly disappointed with the result, but I’m proud of some of the rugby we played and the phases of play that we created.
“I found the game massively tough to be honest. I was blowing at half time! It was a world cup final so you don’t really expect anything else. I’m really disappointed but it was a really good game so I will take that away with me.”
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England and Worcester winger Kat Merchant said: “It was a really good game for spectators and it was great for women’s rugby. We’ve really changed peoples’ expectations of the game and they’re opinions on it and that’s great. It’s a shame about the result, but we’ve done England proud.
“The support was amazing. It made a big difference - it really lifted us. Before the Haka, when the crowd sang Swing Low Sweet Chariot was an amazing moment and made me so proud to be English.
“It was a really hard game. New Zealand are very physical and so are we. They’re fast and we’re fast so it was a really even match which made for a great game.”
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England and Worcester fullback Danielle Waterman said: “I’m so proud of all of the girls. We really did stick at it and hopefully showed the whole world that we can really play some good rugby, but all credit to the Black Ferns, they’re a fantastic team and we just didn’t get the result we wanted tonight.
“When I looked up I saw the one person I want chasing a winger and that was Jo McGilchrist. She’s superb. Everybody from one to 22 were outstanding. New Zealand really had to pull it out to win the game and hopefully people have seen just what we can do."
“When I looked up I saw the one person I want chasing a winger and that was Jo McGilchrist. She’s superb. Everybody from one to 22 were outstanding. New Zealand really had to pull it out to win the game and hopefully people have seen just what we can do."
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England Women just lose out on winning Rugby World Cup 2010
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Re: England Women just lose out on winning Rugby World Cup 2010
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Date: 06/09/2010 18:40
The Australian referee really wanted England to win.
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Re: England Women just lose out on winning Rugby World Cup 2010
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Date: 06/09/2010 19:19
Dont you start....!
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He's wrong, we're just better at manipulation than the Ferns and he can't take it
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