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{{Short description|1991 rugby union match}}
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| date =14 April 1991
| date =14 April 1991
| stadium =[[Cardiff Arms Park]]
| stadium =[[Cardiff Arms Park Stadium|Cardiff Arms Park]]
| city =[[Cardiff]]
| city =[[Cardiff]]
| man_of_the_match1a =
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| referee =Les Peard ([[Welsh Rugby Union|Wales]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/news/775899/hollie-davidson-appointed-referee-for-rugby-world-cup-2021-final|title=Hollie Davidson Appointed Referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 Final}}</ref>
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| attendance =c. 3,000
| attendance =c. 3,000
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The '''1991 Women's Rugby World Cup Final''' was a [[rugby union]] match to decide the winner of the inaugural [[1991 Women's Rugby World Cup]]. The match was between the United States and England, it took place on 14 April 1991 at [[Cardiff Arms Park]] in [[Wales]]. The United States were crowned the first-ever Champions after defeating England 19–6.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2018|title=USA RUGBY REMEMBERS 1991 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TEAM|url=https://www.usa.rugby/2018/04/usa-rugby-remembers-1991-womens-world-cup-team/|access-date=2022-02-23|website=USA Rugby}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=7 August 2017|title=Vodka, Monsters and a disputed third place: the 1991 Women’s Rugby World Cup|url=https://worldrugbymuseum.com/from-the-vaults/rugby-world-cup/vodka-monsters-and-a-disputed-third-place-the-1991-womens-rugby-world-cup|access-date=2022-02-22|website=World Rugby Museum|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Birch|first=John|date=2016-04-14|title=Remembering WRWC’91: The final and the legacy|url=https://www.scrumqueens.com/features/remembering-wrwc%E2%80%9991-final-and-legacy|access-date=2022-02-22|website=Scrum Queens|language=en}}</ref>
The '''1991 Women's Rugby World Cup Final''' was a [[rugby union]] match to decide the winner of the inaugural [[1991 Women's Rugby World Cup]]. The match was between the United States and England, it took place on 14 April 1991 at [[Cardiff Arms Park Stadium|Cardiff Arms Park]] in [[Wales]]. The United States were crowned the first-ever Champions after defeating England 19–6.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 April 2018|title=USA RUGBY REMEMBERS 1991 WOMEN’S WORLD CUP TEAM|url=https://www.usa.rugby/2018/04/usa-rugby-remembers-1991-womens-world-cup-team/|access-date=23 February 2022|website=USA Rugby}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=7 August 2017|title=Vodka, Monsters and a disputed third place: the 1991 Women’s Rugby World Cup|url=https://worldrugbymuseum.com/from-the-vaults/rugby-world-cup/vodka-monsters-and-a-disputed-third-place-the-1991-womens-rugby-world-cup|access-date=22 February 2022|website=World Rugby Museum|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Scrum Queens-2016">{{Cite web|last=Birch|first=John|date=14 April 2016|title=Remembering WRWC’91: The final and the legacy|url=https://www.scrumqueens.com/features/remembering-wrwc%E2%80%9991-final-and-legacy|access-date=22 February 2022|website=Scrum Queens|language=en}}</ref>


== Route to the final ==
== Route to the final ==
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The United States were placed in Pool 3 with the Netherlands and the Soviet Union. They defeated Netherlands 7–0 in [[Pontypool]] and then later thrashing the Soviet Union 46–0 in [[Cardiff]].<ref name=":0" /> They met New Zealand in the semifinal at [[Cardiff Arms Park]] and beat them 7–0.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=|date=14 April 2017|title=Jervey: WRWC 1991 was “an experience of a lifetime”|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/news/238440|access-date=2022-02-22|website=www.rugbyworldcup.com|language=en}}</ref>
The United States were placed in Pool 3 with the Netherlands and the Soviet Union. They defeated Netherlands 7–0 in [[Pontypool]] and then later thrashed the Soviet Union 46–0 in [[Cardiff]].<ref name="Scrum Queens-2016" /> They met New Zealand in the semifinal at [[Cardiff Arms Park Stadium|Cardiff Arms Park]] and beat them 7–0.<ref name="www.rugbyworldcup.com-2017">{{Cite web|last=|date=14 April 2017|title=Jervey: WRWC 1991 was “an experience of a lifetime”|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/news/238440|access-date=22 February 2022|website=www.rugbyworldcup.com|language=en}}</ref>


England were pooled with Spain and Italy in Pool 4. Their first match was against Spain in [[Swansea]] which they won 12–0.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=|date=6 April 2021|title=Women’s Rugby World Cup 1991: How the historic tournament left a lasting legacy|url=https://www.world.rugby/news/629124?lang=en|access-date=2022-02-22|website=www.world.rugby}}</ref> They beat Italy 25–9 in their last pool match and then went on to beat France 13–0 in their semifinal clash and earn themselves a place in the final with USA.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Rugby World Cup 1991 30th anniversary: Today’s players reflect on women’s rugby pioneers|url=https://www.women.rugby/news/629264/rugby-world-cup-1991-30th-anniversary-todays-players-reflect-on-womens-rugby-pioneers|access-date=2022-02-22|website=www.women.rugby|language=en}}</ref>
England were pooled with Spain and Italy in Pool 4. Their first match was against Spain in [[Swansea]] which they won 12–0.<ref name="www.world.rugby-2021">{{Cite web|last=|date=6 April 2021|title=Women’s Rugby World Cup 1991: How the historic tournament left a lasting legacy|url=https://www.world.rugby/news/629124?lang=en|access-date=22 February 2022|website=www.world.rugby}}</ref> They beat Italy 25–9 in their last pool match and then went on to beat France 13–0 in their semifinal clash and earn themselves a place in the final with USA.<ref name="www.world.rugby-2021" /><ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Rugby World Cup 1991 30th anniversary: Today’s players reflect on women’s rugby pioneers|url=https://www.women.rugby/news/629264/rugby-world-cup-1991-30th-anniversary-todays-players-reflect-on-womens-rugby-pioneers|access-date=22 February 2022|website=www.women.rugby|language=en}}</ref>


== Match ==
== Match ==
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{{rugbybox|time=|date=14 April 1991|home={{Ruw-rt|ENG}}|score=6–19|away={{Ruw|USA}}|stadium=[[Cardiff Arms Park Stadium|Cardiff Arms Park]], [[Cardiff]]|try1=Penalty try |con1=[[Gill Burns]] |try2=[[Claire Godwin]] (2)<br>[[Patty Connell]]|con2=[[Chris Harju]] (2)|pen2=[[Chris Harju]]}}


=== Summary ===
=== Summary ===
The Final took place in front of almost 3,000 people in Cardiff Arms Park. England led in the first half 6–3 after Gill Burns converted a penalty try. The second half belonged to the Americans as they scored 16 unanswered points with two tries from Clare Godwin and a try each to Chris Harju and Patty Connell. The USA were champions in the end with 19–6.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-04-07|title=USA Women's Rugby World Cup 1991 Champions Reunite at Atlanta 7s|url=https://djcoilrugby.com/2016/04/07/usa-womens-rugby-world-cup-1991-champions-reunite-at-atlanta-7s/|access-date=2022-02-22|website=djcoilrugby|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=History {{!}} Rugby World Cup 2021|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/about/history|access-date=2022-02-22|website=www.rugbyworldcup.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Wendy|date=2016-04-15|title='91 USA Rugby Women's Rugby World Cup Winners Honored|url=https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2016/04/15/91-usa-rugby-womens-rugby-world-cup-winners-honored/|access-date=2022-02-22|website=YSCRugby {{!}} Women's Rugby News|language=en-US}}</ref>
The Final took place in front of almost 3,000 people in Cardiff Arms Park. England led in the first half 6–3 after [[Gill Burns]] converted a penalty try. The second half belonged to the Americans as they scored 16 unanswered points with two tries from [[Claire Godwin]] and a try to [[Patty Connell]] with [[Chris Harju]] successfully converting two goals. The USA were champions in the end with 19–6.<ref name="www.rugbyworldcup.com-2017" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=7 April 2016|title=USA Women's Rugby World Cup 1991 Champions Reunite at Atlanta 7s|url=https://djcoilrugby.com/2016/04/07/usa-womens-rugby-world-cup-1991-champions-reunite-at-atlanta-7s/|access-date=22 February 2022|website=djcoilrugby|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=History {{!}} Rugby World Cup 2021|url=https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2021/about/history|access-date=22 February 2022|website=www.rugbyworldcup.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Young|first=Wendy|date=15 April 2016|title='91 USA Rugby Women's Rugby World Cup Winners Honored|url=https://scrumhalfconnection.com/2016/04/15/91-usa-rugby-womens-rugby-world-cup-winners-honored/|access-date=22 February 2022|website=YSCRugby {{!}} Women's Rugby News|language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:38, 17 July 2024

1991 Rugby World Cup Final
Event1991 Rugby World Cup
United States England
United States England
19 6
Date14 April 1991
VenueCardiff Arms Park, Cardiff
RefereeLes Peard (Wales)[1]
Attendancec. 3,000
1994 →

The 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match to decide the winner of the inaugural 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup. The match was between the United States and England, it took place on 14 April 1991 at Cardiff Arms Park in Wales. The United States were crowned the first-ever Champions after defeating England 19–6.[2][3][4]

Route to the final

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Main article: 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup
England Round United States
Opponent Result Pool stage Opponent Result
 Spain 12–0 Match 1  Netherlands 7–0
 Italy 25–9 Match 2  Soviet Union 46–0
Team Won Drawn Lost For Against
 England 2 0 0 37 9
 Spain 1 0 1 13 19
 Italy 0 0 2 16 25
Final standing
Team Won Drawn Lost For Against
 United States 2 0 0 53 0
 Netherlands 1 0 1 28 7
 Soviet Union 0 0 2 0 74
Opponent Result Knockout stage Opponent Result
 France 13–0 Semi-finals  New Zealand 7–0

The United States were placed in Pool 3 with the Netherlands and the Soviet Union. They defeated Netherlands 7–0 in Pontypool and then later thrashed the Soviet Union 46–0 in Cardiff.[4] They met New Zealand in the semifinal at Cardiff Arms Park and beat them 7–0.[5]

England were pooled with Spain and Italy in Pool 4. Their first match was against Spain in Swansea which they won 12–0.[6] They beat Italy 25–9 in their last pool match and then went on to beat France 13–0 in their semifinal clash and earn themselves a place in the final with USA.[6][7]

Match

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14 April 1991
England 6–19 United States
Try: Penalty try
Con: Gill Burns		Try: Claire Godwin (2)
Patty Connell
Con: Chris Harju (2)
Pen: Chris Harju
Cardiff Arms Park, Cardiff

Summary

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The Final took place in front of almost 3,000 people in Cardiff Arms Park. England led in the first half 6–3 after Gill Burns converted a penalty try. The second half belonged to the Americans as they scored 16 unanswered points with two tries from Claire Godwin and a try to Patty Connell with Chris Harju successfully converting two goals. The USA were champions in the end with 19–6.[5][8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "Hollie Davidson Appointed Referee for Rugby World Cup 2021 Final".
  2. ^ "USA RUGBY REMEMBERS 1991 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP TEAM". USA Rugby. 14 April 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Vodka, Monsters and a disputed third place: the 1991 Women's Rugby World Cup". World Rugby Museum. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  4. ^ a b Birch, John (14 April 2016). "Remembering WRWC'91: The final and the legacy". Scrum Queens. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Jervey: WRWC 1991 was "an experience of a lifetime"". www.rugbyworldcup.com. 14 April 2017. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Women's Rugby World Cup 1991: How the historic tournament left a lasting legacy". www.world.rugby. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  7. ^ "Rugby World Cup 1991 30th anniversary: Today's players reflect on women's rugby pioneers". www.women.rugby. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  8. ^ "USA Women's Rugby World Cup 1991 Champions Reunite at Atlanta 7s". djcoilrugby. 7 April 2016. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  9. ^ "History | Rugby World Cup 2021". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  10. ^ Young, Wendy (15 April 2016). "'91 USA Rugby Women's Rugby World Cup Winners Honored". YSCRugby | Women's Rugby News. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
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