England's approach to being clear favourites for their home World Cup was summed up by their slumber party on the Wednesday before their semi-final.

Canada, who launched a crowdfunding campaign before the Women's Rugby World Cup, are not as big an underdog for Saturday's final against England as you might think.

England's approach to being clear favourites for their home World Cup was summed up by their slumber party on the Wednesday before their semi-final.

It is a match that doesn't need the hype, but England's meeting with Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final has taken on an importance that runs to the heart of the game.