England secured Women’s World Cup glory on home soil as the Red Roses swept aside Canada to crown their dominance in front of a record crowd.
On a magical day for women’s rugby with Allianz Stadium, Twickenham sold out for the first time, the hosts romped to a long-awaited triumph secured in style 33-13. It had been 11 years since England had last lifted the trophy, including two agonising final near misses, but on their day of destiny, they were supreme for long periods. Extending their record unbeaten run to 33 matches, John Mitchell’s side lifted the trophy in front of a raucous audience soaking up a day of history.
For Canada, this proved one game too far but they had enriched this competition hugely. Kevin Rouet’s side had crowdfunded to bolster their preparations for this tournament in a sign of a challenging landscape that remains - and they were no match for England’s set-piece strength.
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- England romp to World Cup triumph in front of record crowd
- The Red Roses extend record winning streak to 33 matches with supreme performance
- 5' - Canada strike fast through Asia Hogan-Rochester (ENG 0-5 CAN)
- 8' - Ellie Kildunne with something out of nothing to spark England into life (ENG 7-5 CAN)
- 19' - Amy Cokayne capitalises on England's maul might (ENG 14-5 CAN)
- 27' - Alex Matthews capitalises on huge scrum to keep Red Roses in control (ENG 21-5 CAN)
- 50' - Abbie Ward punches in from close range (ENG 26-5 CAN)
- FT - England win the World Cup with dominant 33-13 victory
England banish Women’s World Cup woe as Red Roses crown dominance in front of record crowd
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Ciara Fearn
Mitchell’s experience key to England’s success
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Ciara Fearn
England found the coach they needed in John Mitchell and his experience has been the standout factor throughout this World Cup week.
Coach and captain ❤️#RedRoses | #RWC2025 pic.twitter.com/J6JYa93xrO
— Red Roses (@RedRosesRugby) September 27, 2025
Sophie de Goede World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year
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Ciara Fearn
What a comeback on the biggest stage. Sophie de Goede has been named the 2025 World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, in partnership with HSBC.
Like she has never been away. An incredible return to the biggest stage
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) September 27, 2025
Sophie de Goede is the 2025 World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year, in partnership with HSBC #WorldRugbyAwards | @HSBC_Sport pic.twitter.com/5WKnIIcdUm
Morwenna Talling: 'That was insane'
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Ciara Fearn
England forward Morwenna Talling: "That was insane. It was a hard-fought battle. We stuck to our gameplan. We knew we had to put on a show and we did that today.
"I think we've already put northern rugby on the map. I can't wait to be back up with the girls at Sale and start the season."
England are on top of the world!
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Ciara Fearn
Delight for England, but the spotlight now turns to the need for Canada to go fully professional and for wider investment to help other nations grow too.
England are on top of the world #RWC2025 | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/8IupiuoKhV
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 27, 2025
A masterpiece by England
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Ciara Fearn
A masterpiece ❤️#RWC2025 | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/31O6SsX5ai
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 27, 2025
Sarah Bern: 'It hasn't sunk in yet'
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Ciara Fearn
England forward Sarah Bern: "I actually can't put it into words. It hasn't sunk in yet. We've never played in a stadium like this, we were so inspired. When we walked in, it was electric. I've never felt anything like this.
"We recognised we hadn't put in a full 80 minute performance. For us it was about believing in ourselves and believing in our game plan. This was a massive squad effort."
John Mitchell: 'I’m very proud to be a part of this'
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Ciara Fearn
John Mitchell speaking to BBC Sport: 'We’ve done a great job of capturing great rugby.
'It's so good to see how the girls have persevered.
'I’m an old bugger, sometimes you get them and sometimes you don't. Simon Middleton has made some amazing foundations and we’ve brought into that.
'I think teams kick too long, we got into a contest and got them to play rugby. Our defensive play around the ruck was exceptional.
'I’m very proud to be a part of this, I’m having a few beers tonight.'
Sadia Kabeya produced a fine performance on the openside
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Ciara Fearn
Player of the match Sadia Kabeya: "What will this bring? I think more people picking up a ball. Women's rugby is for everybody. All shapes, all sizes. Go pick up a ball."
Meg Jones: 'it's amazing how far we've come'
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Ciara Fearn
England centre Meg Jones: "I'm so proud. We faced adversity. This game doesn't care about adversity. It just cares about the repeated efforts you put in. I'm so proud of the girls, proud of the coaching staff. Proud of this one [Ellie Kildunne]. She's got a dirty step, she was amazing.
"It's crazy. You only have to look at the Six Nations and how we've grown. I think it's amazing how far we've come. Women's sport is on a high. Let's keep it there."
Ellie Kildunne: 'keep the cowboy hats coming!'
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Ciara Fearn
Ellie Kildunne speaking to BBC Sport: 'No pressure, we thrive in this. We have big players. People care, look at this one (Meg Jones) smashing them week in week out.
'Keep the cowboy hats coming!
'We’ll be drinking, dancing and celebrating as a group.'
England lift the trophy
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Ciara Fearn
England's Zoe Aldcroft and Megan Jones lift the trophy as they celebrate with teammates after winning the final.
Sarah Hunter: 'A moment in time'
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Ciara Fearn
England's defence coach Sarah Hunter on BBC One: "It means everything. It's a moment in time for the women's game. For our girls to experience being world champions in front of an amazing ground is incredible.
"I'm just immensely proud of them. Everyone spoke about Canada's threat but we just stuck to our process. We denied them access at all points. I will forever be proud of them for what they've done today."
England get their names on the trophy
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Ciara Fearn
Engraved into history #RWC2025 | #CANvENG | #RWC2025Final pic.twitter.com/sAhXgcIlci
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 27, 2025
A spectacular day for women's rugby
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Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
This really has been quite some day. The nearly 82,000 who packed into Twickenham are still virtually all in their seats waiting for the trophy lift, a special atmosphere since the early knockings likely to continue long into the night. Commiserations to Canada, who are most honourable runners-up - but an English triumph on home soil could really catapult this sport into a new era.
For those in London, here’s how you can join the Red Roses to celebrate:
Individual honours awarded
18:06
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Ciara Fearn
As the trophy presentation begins Canada’s Sophie de Goede is named Player of the Tournament.
Braxton Sorensen-McGee is celebrated for her prolific try-scoring, while England coach John Mitchell collects the coaching award.
Abbie Ward: 'what we've done has been special'
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Ciara Fearn
England World Cup winner Abbie Ward on BBC One: "Honestly as soon as the whistle went I just burst into tears. Its' truly been such a special day. A sold-out crowd at Twickenham. It was electric, in front of friends, family, it's amazing.
"The last final loss, that was then. This is a new team, this is a new chapter of women's rugby. It wasn't about righting wrongs. This is our little moment today. It's about this, this team has been special, what we've done has been special. The support, the crowd, the friends and family involved, it's been magical."
On her daughter watching on: "She's been on the side of the pitch waving like mad. I can't wait to pick her up and bring her on to the pitch. When you get occasions like today, it does make it worth it. It's one of those pinch me moments."
John Mitchell: 'got it spot on!'
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Ciara Fearn
England scrum-half Natasha Hunt speaking to BBC Sport: "This is unimaginable. I am so proud of the girls. I hope this stays for women's rugby."
On coach John Mitchell: "He has just kept it simple. He has been honest, sometimes brutally honest but I like that. He has got this week bang on. We played on the 16th member of the team - the crowd.
"I don't think any of us could have imagined it would have been like this. That is a testament to everyone behind the scenes and those who turned up today."
England win the Rugby World Cup
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Mike Jones
Cue the celebrations!
'I am so happy we could pull it off'
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Ciara Fearn
Mastercard player of the match, Sadia Kabeya speaking to World Rugby: "It's amazing! Thank you to everyone who came out here today.
"It's a pinch me moment. It's been years and years in the making, I am so happy we could pull it off.
"All props to Canada they are a great side and they put up a great fight here today."
ENGLAND WIN THE WORLD CUP!
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Ciara Fearn
The final whistle sounds and England are world champions for the third time after sealing a 33-13 victory over Canada.
A crowd of 81,885 set a new record for the largest-ever attendance at a women’s rugby union match.
An incredible achievement! Congratulations, @RedRosesRugby! https://t.co/uBrTMJmv2N
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) September 27, 2025
The celebrations begin!
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Ciara Fearn
Full-time! England 33-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
80 mins: England win the penalty at the breakdown for a neck roll.
And it’s full-time! England have won the World Cup!
England 33-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
75 mins: England withstand another Canadian assault and after 13 phases the visitors are penalised for a forward pass.
The stadium attendance is revealed as 81,885 marking the second-largest crowd for any World Cup final, men’s or women’s.
England flanker Sadia Kabeya is the player of the match.
England 33-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
72 mins: England’s defence is relentless, with some massive tackles keeping Canada from advancing past halfway.
Zoe Aldcroft continues to impress with her outstanding defensive efforts.
Try! England (Matthews) 33-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
68 mins: Alex Matthews crosses for her second try of the match after a perfectly executed spiral kick that left the Canadian defence scrambling.
Zoe Harrison adds the conversion with ease.
England 26-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
66 mins: Canada have a scrum inside England’s 22, but Mitchell’s side win the penalty at the set-piece - a crucial moment for the Red Roses.
England kick to touch for a line-out on the right but are penalised shortly after when Aldcroft knocks on following Clifford’s offload. Canada continue to press, yet England’s pack delivers an enormous shove to collapse the scrum.
England 26-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
64 mins: Corrigan attempts a kick-and-chase past Kildunne but is penalised after getting to her feet following a tackle.
The referee then brings play back for an earlier offside by England. Canada kick to touch on the left and with Botterman returning to the field, England are back to a full squad.
England 26-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
62 mins: England win a crucial penalty at the scrum, sparking huge celebrations among the Red Roses.
Substitutions follow with Muir, Cokayne and Hunt coming off for Atkin-Davies, Burn, and Packer.
England 26-13 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
59 mins: Canada, with all the momentum push hard for another try and are quickly back in England’s 22 earning a penalty just in front of the line.
However, a knock-on from Canada hands possession back to the Red Roses who will have the scrum with only three minutes remaining of Botterman’s yellow card.
Kelsey Clifford comes on for Jess Breach to bolster the set-piece.
Try! England 26-13 (Hogan-Rochester)
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Ciara Fearn
53 mins: Canada make their extra player count as Hogan-Rochester races down the left flank to score her second try of the day following a quick line-out move from the right.
The conversion is missed, keeping England’s lead at 13 points.
A turning point?
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Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
Hmm - might that be a turning point? England have been super-physical all afternoon around the fringes, but that was definitely dangerous from Hannah Botterman, despite her protestations. She did well, in the end, to avoid fully tilting her prey and dropping her on her head, which would have drawn stiffer sanction. Canada have to capitalise.
Try! England (Ward) 26-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
50 mins: Canada defend bravely over several drives on the line, but England keep the ball alive and recycle it.
Abbie Ward powers over for their fourth try and Zoe Harrison adds the conversion to extend the lead.
England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
49 mins: Kildunne charges up to halfway before Canada are penalised for entering the ruck from the side, allowing Harrison to kick to touch just outside the 22 on England’s right.
The forwards drive steadily following the line-out, with Botterman held up on the line and Harrison knocking the ball on.
However, the TMO highlights an earlier Canadian foul, and England are awarded a scrum just five metres from the try line.
England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
47 mins: Kildunne twists and turns but can’t break through the Canadian defence.
England are soon awarded a penalty and kick to touch, setting up another attacking opportunity.
Kildunne sparks another attack
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Ciara Fearn
45 mins: Ellie Kildunne’s pace proves too much for the Canadian defence igniting another England assault.
However, some sloppy handling from the Red Roses gives Canada a penalty deep inside their own half.
England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
42 mins: Alex Tessier finds touch with a precise kick, but England win the line-out and clear their lines immediately.
Strong defensive work from the Red Roses keeps Canada at bay.
Kick-off! England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
The second half kicks off at Allianz Stadium with Canada moving left to right.
England are 40 minutes away from a World Cup win.
'Canada need to hold their line'
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Ciara Fearn
Speaking on BBC, 2014 England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi said: “The way Canada started, came from England’s error.
“England over threw but Canada reacted to it, Hogan-Rochester holds her width. And it’s goodbye Canada and they get their try.
“Canada need to hold their line and find that 2 v 1 but it was a great start from Canada.”
Botterman comes up big again
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Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
What was I saying earlier about Hannah Botterman? That at the end of the half, there, is a perfect illustration of why she is so good - I counted three jackals in four rucks, the first two unrewarded by referee Hollie Davidson to her frustration but the third bringing the penalty she was demanding. England will be disappointed that that second maul try was chalked off for obstruction having had one ruled out for the same reason against Scotland in the quarter-final, but they feel in total control here, having done an outstanding job on Canada’s hurled forwards around the corner.
The Red Roses have been dominant
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Ciara Fearn
Half-time! England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
That’s three tries for England in the first half. Ellie Kildunne gathers a long kick and charges forward, but a knock-on under pressure gives Canada a scrum.
They push toward England’s 22, only for Hannah Botterman to force a turnover at the breakdown.
England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
38 mins: Canada lose the ball briefly, but quickly recover as England try to spread play.
Abby Dow tracks Hogan-Rochester’s long kick downfield.
No try! England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
36 mins: Hannah Botterman’s strong work earns a penalty on the edge of Canada’s 22 and England kick to touch on the right.
The resulting line-out sees another powerful maul with Amy Cokayne seemingly grounding the ball over the line.
However, a TMO review rules an infringement, penalising Muir and disallowing the try.
No try! England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
36 mins: Hannah Botterman’s strong work earns a penalty on the edge of Canada’s 22 and England kick to touch on the right.
The resulting line-out sees another powerful maul with Amy Cokayne seemingly grounding the ball over the line.
However, a TMO review rules an infringement, penalising Muir and disallowing the try.
Penalty! England 21-8 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
35 mins: De Goede closes the gap England 21-Canada 8. England’s clearance falls short, allowing Canada to maintain pressure.
After Amy Cokayne is penalised at the breakdown on the 22, Canada opt for a shot at goal.
Sophie de Goede steps up and slots it cleanly through the posts, cutting England’s lead.
England 21-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
33 mins: Canada mount another threat from a left-side line-out driving close to the try line with a strong maul.
England’s resolute defence holds firm and Zoe Aldcroft snatches the ball from the back of the ruck allowing the Red Roses to clear into touch.
England's scrum turns the screw
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Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
England’s scrum is just marmalising Canada here. DaLeaka Menin has had an outstanding World Cup but she and McKinley Hunt just can’t cope with the combined might of Hannah Botterman and Maud Muir. Botterman can count herself pretty unlucky not to have been nominated for World Player of the Year - she really is the full package as an international prop.
England 21-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
30 mins: Canada push for an immediate reply, but after struggling to breach England’s defence, Ellie Kildunne claims a cross-field kick and calls the mark allowing the Red Roses to clear their lines.
TRY! England (Matthews) 21-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
27 mins: England drive superbly from the scrum with Hunt darting left before off-loading inside to Alex Matthews who has a clear path to score their third try of the match.
Zoe Harrison maintains her perfect kicking record adding the conversion to make it three from three.
England 14-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
26 mins: England’s pack is tearing through Canada’s defence leaving the opposition struggling to contain them.
Another scrum is awarded to the Red Roses.
No try! England 14-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
22 mins: England play under advantage, pushing for more points in a commanding display.
The Red Roses think they’ve scored, but after a TMO review there’s no clear evidence and the referee rules the ball held up.
TRY! England (Cokayne) 14-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
19 mins: England win the line-out on their left and execute a long pass to Heard who barrels forward on a strong run just shy of the 22.
A breakdown foul gives them a line-out five metres from the try line. The England pack drives over with Amy Cokayne grounding the ball amid the chaos and Zoe Harrison adds the conversion to extend the lead.
England 7-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
17 mins: A sliced kick from Harrison leads to a knock-on by Canada giving England a scrum just inside their opponents’ half.
England work the ball out to the right, but a wayward pass from Hunt misses Dow, sending the ball into touch.
England 7-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
14 mins: Red Roses are applying the pressure. Hunt directs the forwards in a powerful drive, but referee Hollie Davidson brings play back for a knock-on by Abbie Ward.
Canada are feeling the heat under sustained pressure.
England 7-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
12 mins: After ten minutes, Canada have dominated possession with 66% and 25 carries to England’s 10, but trail by two points.
The Red Roses now have a scrum near halfway and move the ball quickly to the wing, only for Karen Paquin to be penalised for not releasing the ball.
Ellie Kildunne makes her mark
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Harry Latham-Coyle at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
If in doubt, give the ball to Ellie Kildunne. There was little on there, seemingly, for the full-back as she stepped in to first receiver yet - as is very much her habit - Kildunne just seemed to apparate into space, and then hand the sheer athleticism to dance away to a mighty Twickenham roar. The reigning World Player of the Year (for an hour and a half or so more, at least) makes an early impact in some style.
La réponse anglaise est immédiate avec le slalom de Ellie Kildunne dans la défense canadienne !
— Rugby World Cup FR (@RugbyWorldCupFR) September 27, 2025
Score 5-7#RWC2025 pic.twitter.com/vUNXCOHLUd
TRY! England (Kildunne) 7-5 Canada
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Ciara Fearn
7 mins: That was magic! Ellie Kildunne with space is so dangerous.
She glides past defenders with ease, leaving them in her wake - simply incredible.
TRY! England 0-5 Canada (Hogan-Rochester)
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Ciara Fearn
4 mins: The Red Roses force a turnover, but the referee allows play to continue.
Canada come close to a 50:22 before Asia Hogan-Rochester seizes the space and