"Best player Sophie de Goede. The Canada forward was impressive and versatile throughout. The fact she had just returned from an anterior cruciate ligament injury was mindblowing. Best match New Zealand v Canada. Many had expected the semi-final to be a close match but Canada blew the world champions away. The sheer pace of their game was unmatched and Justine Pelletier was phenomenal."
"Best try Fiji's Kolora Lomani v Canada. Ellie Kildunne's knockout-phase tries need an honourable mention but Lomani's set York's stadium alight. It was a sumptuous score which involved almost the entire Fiji team. Breakout star Braxton Sorensen-McGee. The 18-year-old Black Fern almost broke the record for the most tries in a single World Cup: she scored 11, only two fewer than Portia Woodman-Wickliffe in 2017. The teenager has a bright future."
Sophie de Goede emerged as the tournament's best player, showing versatility and remarkable recovery after a recent anterior cruciate ligament injury. Canada defeated New Zealand emphatically in the semi-final, displaying unmatched pace and a barnstorming performance from Justine Pelletier. Kolora Lomani's try for Fiji against Canada was a sumptuous, team-involving score that ignited York's stadium. Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored 11 tries as an 18-year-old breakout star, nearly matching the single-tournament record. Hannah Botterman provided crucial, understated contributions in defence, breakdown and set piece. Teams dancing together provided a wholesome, rugby spirit moment. The tournament signalled a turning point requiring more investment and fixture opportunities to increase global competitiveness by 2029.
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