England's Red Roses Win World Cup, 12M Fans Watch

The Red Roses made history on home soil, and now the world gets to see exactly how they did it.

England's women's rugby team went undefeated for 33 consecutive games to capture the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, and a new documentary premiering April 9 on ITVX and ITV4 takes viewers inside their remarkable journey. The film, titled "England, Meet England," offers never-before-seen footage from the locker room minutes after their championship win to the personal struggles players faced during preparation.

The tournament itself shattered records across the board. Over 12 million fans watched the Women's Rugby World Cup on BBC during the six-week competition. The final sold out Allianz Stadium at 82,000 capacity, a first in women's rugby history.

But the documentary goes deeper than highlight reels. Cameras followed the team throughout the entire tournament, capturing intimate moments as players overcame injuries, built mental strength, and leaned on each other through personal losses. The film addresses challenges women in rugby still face, from gender disparity to body image and mental health.

The timing couldn't be more important. Despite being ranked number one in the world, 46% of rugby fans couldn't name a single Red Roses player when O2 and the RFU began their awareness campaign. That gap has now closed to just 1%, with 54% of England Rugby fans now able to name a player.

The Ripple Effect

The documentary extends the impact far beyond one championship season. Princess of Wales appears to congratulate the team, while sporting legends like Gabby Logan and footballer Chloe Kelly share their perspectives on what this victory means for women's sports.

Team captain Zoe Stratford reflected on the experience with gratitude. "Winning a World Cup takes an extraordinary amount of hard work, but it's also built on a tight bond and a positive culture," she said. "We built something really special together."

O2, England Rugby's shirt sponsor for over 30 years, funded the documentary alongside the RFU to ensure this watershed moment wouldn't be forgotten. The partnership has kept women's rugby at its heart, helping accelerate visibility and awareness across the country.

The film arrives as momentum for women's rugby reaches new heights, with young girls across England now seeing a clear path to represent their country at the sport's highest level.